If you are organized for Christmas this year, you probably have your gifts bought and wrapped, and your festive meals planned out, but have you thought about seasonal sweets for the family? If you come up short on this point, you are in the right place; read on for some excellent recipes.
Chocolate Pudding
Whether it is a special day of the week, a special family event, or Christmas Day, a sticky toffee pudding is the perfect seasonal sweet. This delicious dessert is a favorite for good reasons; it is packed with flavor and feels like a seasonal treat, especially when you serve it from the oven.
To make the best sticky toffee pudding for the festive season, you will need chopped dates, butter, treacle, muscovado sugar, and a few other key ingredients. Additional ingredients are also needed for the sauce. If you are new to making this dessert follow a high-quality recipe.
Ginger Bread
If there’s one flavor most people associate with the winter season, it’s ginger, and gingerbread men are as much a part of the Christmas culture as Christmas elves and Santa Claus. There are two ways to get gingerbread men for Christmas, you can buy them, or you can make them.
If you want warm gingerbread men straight from the oven, it’s better to make them yourself; the good news is these winter favorites are very easy to make, even if you have limited abilities in the kitchen. All you need are some basic ingredients, including ginger, and a high-quality recipe.
Vanilla Cake
Vanilla cake is a lovely cake to have over the festive season. Why not make a vanilla cake instead of a traditional Christmas cake this year and surprise everyone? Unlike a Christmas cake, a vanilla cake is light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Make sure you make delicious icing too.
If you haven’t made a cake before, then a vanilla cake is the perfect one to start with; follow this easy vanilla cake recipe for the best results. However, if you have baked cakes before, you can still benefit from a high-quality recipe to keep you on track. It can become an annual tradition.
Chestnut Cheesecake
Cheesecake is another firm favorite when it comes to seasonal sweets, and if your make one with a chestnut flavor, it becomes even more enticing. Cheesecake is perfect for the winter because it is heavy and sweet; you can enjoy this dessert after meals and even during the day.
To make a chestnut cheesecake successfully, you will have to follow a quality recipe. Start by making a conventional cheesecake, but include some chestnut puree in the mix to give it the iconic flavor you expect. This cheesecake will need to be kept in the fridge for four days.
Final Thoughts
The winter season is an excellent time for desserts because people are in the house more often and like to enjoy a quality three-course meal. However, desserts are also pleasant in the afternoon with a hot drink or for a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas Day.
