THE SHARE CHALLENGE
8 Superfinalists. 8 creations. A new way to share chocolate.
Chocolate has always brought people together. But what happens when giving becomes an experience in itself?
At the Callebaut World Chocolate Masters 2026 World Final, our eight Superfinalists were challenged to reimagine the future of chocolate gifting. From interactive games and digital surprises to creations designed to spark connection, each brings a fresh perspective on what it means to share.
Discover eight extraordinary creations where craftsmanship, imagination and the joy of giving come together.
PLAY!
What if sharing chocolate became a game? Six individual chocolate pastries come together to create a playful challenge: pass a sphere from one creation to another without letting it fall. Beneath their crisp chocolate shells, layers of hazelnut praline, dark chocolate and banana ganache, soft cake and exotic fruits with a hint of ylang-ylang deliver a delicious reward. A celebration of interaction, laughter and the memories made through play.
Emotion in Color
Inspired by the joy of giving and the expressive world of art, Emotion in Color transforms chocolate into a colourful, playful gift. Chocolate paint tubes and an artist's palette conceal unexpected combinations of Philippines origin dark chocolate ganache, zesty lemon and bergamot marmalade, and crunchy hazelnut shortbread. A creative expression of how colour, flavour and imagination can turn giving into an emotional experience.
The Way Out!
A chocolate creation that challenges guests to play before they taste. Six individual desserts become interactive mazes, inviting friends to race against one another to find their way out. Inside, layers of almond cake, apricot, chocolate crémeux, Philippines origin ganache and cocoa caramel create a rich sensory experience. Inspired by the Connected Taste trend, The Way Out! transforms sharing into a moment of friendly competition, laughter and connection.
GAME ON!
Chocolate meets interactive entertainment in a creation designed to connect friends through play. By scanning the cake, guests are invited to discover a digital experience that extends the fun beyond the plate. Rooibos-infused chocolate cake, Fleur de Cao dark chocolate, GOLD caramel, clementine, bergamot and hazelnut combine in a collection of contrasting flavours and textures. A playful exploration of how digital interaction can bring a new dimension to chocolate gifting.
The Chocolate Portal
An invitation to step into an imaginary chocolate universe. The Chocolate Portal reimagines gifting as a shared adventure, combining an elaborate chocolate creation with a collection of indulgent surprises. Dominican Republic dark chocolate, Ghana milk chocolate, almond gianduja, rich brownie, cherry marshmallow, maraschino compote and caramel create a journey of contrasting flavours and textures. A gift designed not simply to be received, but to be explored and enjoyed together.
CACAO NOVA
A chocolate gift imagined for a world without boundaries. Shaped like a cacao pod and designed to be shared by six people, CACAO NOVA celebrates the power of chocolate to connect people through discovery and surprise. Rich chocolate financier, apricot and passion fruit ganache, fruity confiture and golden maple financier create a layered tasting experience. A playful vision of the future of gifting, where one creation brings people together.
AR Golden Ticket Draw Box
The magic of the Golden Ticket meets augmented reality in this imaginative chocolate creation. Inspired by the world of Wonka, the interactive gift combines the excitement of revealing a surprise with a scannable digital experience that brings the creation to life. Lemon and yuzu, roasted coconut, vanilla and layered origin chocolates create an unexpected tasting journey. A fusion of nostalgic storytelling, contemporary technology and the pleasure of sharing.
Harbor of Blessings
Inspired by Antwerp's historic harbour and its power to connect cultures, Harbor of Blessings transforms a chocolate gift into a symbol of togetherness. Six individual tarts come together to form a beautiful flower, with each petal designed to be given to someone special. Korean barley, roasted rice, pine nuts and fig meet Belgian chocolate, cherry and caramel, celebrating the connection between Korean heritage and Antwerp. One gift, six moments of sharing.