New for Christmas 2026, the Ashford Castle Nutcracker is a charming addition to the festive season and a symbol of the timeless magic of Christmas.
Handcrafted by Paula Pastry and her talented team at Ashford Castle, the Nutcracker is made using Valrhona milk chocolate and filled with soft, fluffy marshmallow.
Inspired by one of Christmas’s most iconic traditions, this delightful creation brings together festive nostalgia with the craftsmanship of the Paula Pastry team.
A wonderful seasonal treat to enjoy yourself or gift to someone special, bringing a little taste of Christmas at Ashford Castle home with you.
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate Couverture (38% minimum, pure cocoa butter). Sugar, cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, cocoa beans, emulsifier (sunflower lectin), Contains milk. May contain: soy, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios. Trimoline, Gelatine, Caster sugar
Net Weight: 130g
Nutritional Value
Typical Values Per 100 g Per Portion (130 g)
Energy 1,612 kJ / 385 kcal 2,096 kJ / 500 kcal
Fat 11.7 g 15.2 g
of which saturates 7.1 g 9.2 g
Carbohydrate 72.9 g 94.8 g
of which sugars 72.4 g 94.1 g
Protein 4.3 g 5.6 g
Salt 0.05 g 0.06 g
Produced in small batches onsite in the kitchens at Ashford Castle. Once opened consume within 1 week. Store in a dry place between +16⁰C - +18⁰C


