The elves at Temper Chocolate & Pastry have unwrapped a new collection of signature treats including Advent Calendars, holiday-themed confections, traditional baked goods and more to help make spirits bright this festive season at the beloved West Vancouver café, bakery and chocolatier.
Now available for pre-order and pickup until Tuesday, December 24, Temper’s 2024 holiday features help Secret Santas, stocking stuffers and gift givers alike spread joy with a new lineup of creations headlined by the return of Temper’s signature and perennially sold-out Chocolate Advent Calendars.
An enchanting Christmas conversation piece, every colourful Temper Advent Calendar features miniature decadent chocolates and confections to be discovered behind each window for $72 each and can be customized with signature selections for $78 and up. Previous year’s calendars can also be refilled for $60 per box.
Temper Owner and Head Chocolatier Steven Hodge once again pays homage to traditional festive classics via sugar-dusted Stollen fruitcakes made with orange and marzipan available in 350g ($28) and 700g ($40) sizes and Bûches de Noël log cakes available in Salted Caramel, Black Forest and Coconut Lime varieties that serve 8-10 ($52 ea.) available for pre-order until end of day Friday, December 20 with limited bûches de Noël available in store starting Sunday, December 22.
Further festive offerings available at Temper this holiday season include:
- Truffles, in eggnog or gingerbread ganache varieties, $2.25 ea.;
- Festive Chocolate Lollipops in milk and dark chocolate varieties, $4.25 ea.;
- ‘TemperMint’ Peppermint Patties, $5.5 ea.;
- Hot Chocolate Spoons in milk- or dark-chocolate toffee or milk chocolate marshmallow varieties, $5.5 ea.;
- Mini Chocolate Santas in milk, dark and white varieties, $10 ea;
- Shortbread Cookies, in packs of five (almond, walnut or hazelnut varieties), $13 ea.;
- Stocking Stuffers, an assortment of seasonal, bite-sized milk chocolates, $15 ea.;
- Candy Cane Bark in white or dark chocolate varieties, $15 ea.;
- Chocolate Ornament Showpieces in red or green colours containing jelly beans and milk chocolate, $35 ea.
- Chocolate Christmas Tree Showpieces containing six holiday-themed chocolates, $42 ea.
Temper’s signature holiday treats will be available for purchase in-store at the Dundarave neighbourhood pâtisserie until Tuesday, December 24 at 3 p.m. or while quantities last. As this year’s lineup of festive holiday confections are handcrafted in limited supply, guests are encouraged to order or shop early to avoid disappointment.
Temper is located at 2409 Marine Drive and is open for takeout orders and pickup on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about Temper Chocolate & Pastry, visit temperpastry.com.
HOLIDAY HOUR
Temper Chocolate & Pastry will be operating with reduced hours during the season. The shop and café will close early at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24 and will reopen on Tuesday, December 27. Temper will be open until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 and closed until Saturday, January 4.