Forest Bakery has launched a new dessert—a crispy raw chocolate mille-feuille mochi—capturing a viral Korean food trend. Available daily from 1 PM at four outlets across Hong Kong, this treat combines a brittle chocolate shell with a soft, stretchy mochi center, made from premium Valrhona chocolate. With only 50 pieces produced per day and a strict two-per-customer limit, it has quickly become a sought-after item.
Product Highlights
The dessert comes in five flavors: orange chocolate, mint chocolate, strawberry chocolate, matcha chocolate, and a white chocolate variant. Each piece is priced at HKD $38 and is designed to offer a contrast of textures—a crisp exterior and a chewy, elastic interior. The mochi skin is made from fresh milk, giving it a taffy-like pull when stretched. The filling uses Valrhona chocolate from France, known for its rich and smooth quality. The chocolate shell is formulated to stay crispy even after freezing, ensuring a signature cold-crunch experience. The bakery emphasizes that the balance of sweetness is carefully managed to avoid being overwhelming.
Availability and Purchase Limits
Forest Bakery has introduced this item at four locations:
- Lok Wah: 111 Lok Wah Shopping Centre, Chun Tau Head Road
- Science Park: Shop S046C, 10W Building, Phase 2, Sha Tin
- Taikoo Shing: Shop 125, Cityplaza Phase 1
- The ANGLE: L1-111 & 113, 98 To Kwa Wan Road, Kwun Tong
Opening hours vary by outlet, with most operating from 8 AM to 8 PM, and adjusted hours on weekends and public holidays. Due to high demand, only 50 pieces are released daily, starting at 1 PM, and customers are limited to two pieces per visit.
Storage and Serving Suggestions
For the best experience, Forest Bakery recommends consuming the mochi within 15 minutes of purchase to enjoy the “crunchy outside, chewy inside” texture. It can be stored in a refrigerator for up to five days, though the crispiness may diminish over time. This makes it a convenient option for those who wish to savor it later.
Broader Impact
This launch reflects the growing influence of Korean dessert trends on Hong Kong’s food scene. Forest Bakery’s adaptation highlights a fusion of textures and flavors that appeal to local palates. As similar innovations emerge, this offering represents a localized take on global culinary movements. For those eager to try, arriving early or contacting the specific outlet for daily availability is advisable, given the limited production run.