By Ujjainee Roy
December 8th, 2023
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Look beyond plum cakes and fruit cakes this Christmas and consider fun, shareable desserts that can be made at home with minimal effort. Here are some festive ideas
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Create layers of dark and white chocolate, flavoured with peppermint extract. Once set, break the bark into irregular pieces. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for a festive touch.
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Make gingerbread-flavored truffles by blending gingerbread cookies with cream cheese. Roll the mixture into small balls and coat them in melted white or dark chocolate. Decorate with festive sprinkles or crushed nuts.
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Prepare bite-sized cheesecake portions with a twist. Mix dried cranberries and orange zest into the cream cheese filling. Serve these mini cheesecake bites with a drizzle of orange-infused caramel sauce.
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Dip pretzel rods into melted chocolate and decorate with holiday-themed sprinkles, crushed nuts, or coconut flakes. Arrange them in a festive container for a sweet and salty treat.
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Infuse the classic holiday flavour of eggnog into a creamy panna cotta. Serve it in individual cups or glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or a cinnamon stick.
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Whip up a light and fluffy white chocolate peppermint mousse. Chill it in individual serving glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
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Candy citrus peels by boiling them in sugar syrup until translucent. Dip the candied peels into melted dark chocolate and let them cool. Enjoy the combination of sweet and tangy flavours.
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