Olympic Village Chocolate Desserts Spark Buzz Ahead of 2026 Games

Athletes share excitement over potential new viral treats in the Olympic village

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:55pm

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As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, several athletes have taken to social media to share their excitement over potential new viral chocolate desserts in the Olympic village. Canadian speed skater Courtney Sarault posted a TikTok video of a chocolate soufflé, while teammate Natalie Spooker reviewed a "lava cake." Meanwhile, U.S. luger Summer Britcher found some chocolate muffins, though they didn't quite live up to the iconic Paris 2024 muffins that took the internet by storm.

Why it matters

The viral popularity of the Paris 2024 Olympic village chocolate muffins captivated fans and athletes alike, sparking excitement and anticipation around the potential for new must-try desserts at future Games. This latest buzz around potential new chocolate treats highlights the continued interest and enthusiasm surrounding the Olympic village food experience.

The details

Several athletes have shared their excitement over new potential viral chocolate desserts in the 2026 Olympic village. Canadian speed skater Courtney Sarault posted a TikTok video of a chocolate soufflé, calling it "perhaps better than the viral chocolate muffin." Teammate Natalie Spooker also did a taste test review of a "lava cake," saying it "lived up to the hype." Meanwhile, U.S. luger Summer Britcher found some chocolate muffins in the village, though she said they were "far from the iconic Paris ones." The viral popularity of the Paris 2024 Olympic village chocolate muffins, which were dubbed the "Maxi intense chocolate muffin" from Coup de pates, has set high expectations for new must-try desserts at future Games.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently underway.
  • The Paris 2024 Olympic village chocolate muffins went viral nearly two years ago.

The players

Courtney Sarault

A Canadian speed skater who posted a TikTok video of a chocolate soufflé in the 2026 Olympic village.

Natalie Spooker

A Canadian Olympic team member who did a taste test review of a "lava cake" in the 2026 Olympic village.

Hahna Norman

A member of the U.S. Olympic team who said the Olympic village gnocchi is her "chocolate muffin."

Summer Britcher

A U.S. luger who found some chocolate muffins in the 2026 Olympic village, though she said they were "far from the iconic Paris ones."

Henrik Christiansen

A Norwegian swimmer who dubbed himself the "Olympic Muffin Man" for his love of the Paris 2024 Olympic village chocolate muffins.

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What they’re saying

“Perhaps better than the viral chocolate muffin.. (yes, I know it isn't a muffin)”

— Courtney Sarault, Canadian speed skater (TikTok)

“FINALLY FOUND IT!!! The Chocolate Lava Cake! Chocolate monster couldn't be happier that it lived up to the hype!”

— Natalie Spooker, Canadian Olympic team member (TikTok)

“This Olympic village gnocchi is my chocolate muffin.”

— Hahna Norman, U.S. Olympic team member (TikTok)

“It tastes like a cupcake, it's so moist. Yeah, this is going to be a problem.”

— Gabby Thomas, U.S. Olympic runner (PEOPLE)

What’s next

There has been no official statement from the International Olympic Committee or Olympic organizers about any new viral desserts planned for the 2026 Winter Games, but the continued social media buzz from athletes suggests fans may be in for another must-try Olympic village treat.

The takeaway

The viral popularity of the Paris 2024 Olympic village chocolate muffins has set high expectations for new must-try desserts at future Games, with athletes already generating excitement around potential new chocolate-based treats in the 2026 Olympic village. This continued interest highlights the power of social media to drive the Olympic food experience and captivate fans worldwide.