Temper Chocolate & Pastry is set to help cupids show the love this February by unveiling a new assortment of Valentine’s-themed confections, baked goods and gift boxes at the beloved Dundarave café, bakery and chocolatier at 2409 Marine Drive.
Available beginning Sunday, February 1 in store and online at temperpastry.com for pickup, the latest seasonally themed collection from award-winning Chocolatier and Owner Steven Hodge is guaranteed to get pulses racing courtesy of decadent treats that include the return of the whimsical Showpiece Temper Teddy Bear — a sold-out guest-favourite Valentine’s item when Hodge first opened Temper in 2014.
The full lineup of Valentine’s confections set for release include:
- Individual Chocolates in colourfully delicious varieties including Strawberry & Cream, Cinnamon,and Dulcey as well as purple heart-shaped 70% Dark Chocolate, $2.25 ea.;
- Toffee Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks, $5 ea.;
- Heart-shaped Peppermint Patties, $5.25 ea.;
- Heart-Shaped Linzer Cookies filled with raspberry jam, $5.25 ea.;
- Individual Desserts comprising Dark Chocolate Truffle Mousse, Chocolate Sponge with White Chocolate Chunks (GF) and Strawberry Cremeux garnished with Meringue Tubes, $9.5 ea.;
- The Temper Showpiece Teddy Bear, a signature edible favourite from Temper’s early days that comes with a belly full of Valentine chocolates, $39;
- Temper Chocolate Boxes, featuring assortments of individual and specialty Valentine’s chocolates in each box available in 4-piece ($12), 6-piece ($18), 9-piece ($26), 16-piece ($38) and 28-piece ($62) sizes.
Temper’s signature Valentine’s Day confections will be available for purchase in store at the Dundarave neighbourhood café until Sunday, February 16 or while quantities last. As this year’s collection is being 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 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about Temper Chocolate & Pastry, visit temperpastry.com.