Christmas is just around the corner guys! And you know what that means, right? It means the license to indulge your sweet tooth in a big way. We've put together a list of 5 traditional desserts that we love. Read on for more.
'Tis The Season: 6 Traditional Christmas Desserts To Try At Home This Month
Plum Cake
What is Christmas without plum cake, am I right? This is one of our top picks for a traditional dessert and one we just can't get enough of. A traditional plum cake is all about the perfect balance - it should be moist, rich, full of dry fruits and absolutely moreish.
Find the recipe here.
Christmas Yule Log
If we're talking about indulgences and tradition, then it doesn't get more old-school than a Yule Log Cake or a Bûche de Noël. This delicious cake fashioned after a medieval tradition is a rich chocolate cake that's hard to get enough of.
Find the recipe here.
Gingerbread Cookies
Is there anything more fun than nibbling your way through a ginger bread cookie as you sip on your egg nog or mulled wine? We don't think so! Packed with spices like nutmeg and of course the requisite ginger, which adds a spicy after-bite, these cookies are best had warm. But if you can't bake them yourself, there are plenty of bakeries around the city where you can pick up a box.
Find the recipe here.
Mince Pies
Mince pies are another Christmas tradition that we just love. These bite-sized pies are fragrant with spices, packed with dry fruits and the really good ones will be encased in a flaky, buttery pastry that will have you reaching for seconds. If you're in the mood to be wildly indulgent, pour a dollop of whipped cream spiked with rum on top.
Find the recipe here.
Marzipan
If you've been lucky enough to have Goan or East Indian friends, you know the joys of eating home-made marzipan. These delicious sweets are made with nut meal (usually almond, though cashew is also a super rich choice) and sugar. Often they are shaped into pretty designs and glazed. They're great for gifting too, if your secret santa baby has a sweet tooth!
Find the recipe here.
Rum Balls
Another classic Christmas dessert made with spiced rum. With a prep time of only approximately 20 minutes, this one's the easiest and the yummiest Christmas treat to try home. All you need is some cookies (Orea's the best option), walnuts, cream and dark rum.
Find the recipe here.
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