Classic Christmas Sweets & Desserts for The Holiday Season
Red, Green and White decorations take over the end of December and a flurry of the most delicious sweets are sold during the Christmas season to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians all over the world decorate their homes with symbolic decorations, prepare elaborate feasts for their families and spread joy by exchanging gifts and singing Christmas carols.
Christmas celebrations in India:
Though Christians are less than 5% of the population in India, they celebrate this festival with great fervour. People gather for Midnight Mass at their churches along with their families on Christmas Eve. Churches are decorated with flowers and candles during this time. Meanwhile, many people hang paper lanterns and oil lamps to signify that Jesus is the guiding light. Even non-Christians in India partake in the festivities by indulging in delicious food and feasts that several restaurants come out with during this season.
Christmas cake and sweets to make at home:
Celebrating Christmas at home among loved ones is a guaranteed joyous occasion. In the west, confectionary items such as Gingerbread, Christmas pudding, Plum Cake and chocolate fudge are widely prepared during this season. In India, sweets such as Bebinca, Nevreo, Achappam Rose Cookies, Doldol and more are popularly made during this season. If you are celebrating Christmas 2022 with your family and are looking to cook up a feast of stunning Christmas cakes here are a few Christmas desserts and sweet recipes for you to try!
1. Plum Cake:
Made with rich dried fruits soaked in rum, Plum Cake is a traditional Christmas recipe that is popular in India and the West, too. Plum Cakes contain the aroma of spices along with the airiness of a delicious cake which makes it a favourite of many, especially adults. Use dried fruits, rum, egg yolks, butter, sugar, yoghurt, whole wheat flour, ghee, nutmeg powder, ginger powder, cinnamon powder and more to create a marvellous Christmas cake recipe for your best Christmas at home.Check out the full plum cake recipe here.
2. Fruit Cake:
Nothing says Christmas like a fresh fruit cake for the holiday. Made with dried fruits, nuts, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, Aashirvaad Atta, ghee, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, fresh lemon zest and more, this Christmas cake screams delight with its unique combination of sweetness with a punch of citrusy freshness.Try Out: Aashirvaad Atta and Aashirvaad Svasti Pure Cow Ghee
Check out the entire Fruit cake recipe here.
3. Gingerbread cookies:
Gingerbread cookies are a classic Christmas item. These supple and soft spiced cookies are often cut into human shapes such as the gingerbread man or crafted into a gingerbread house and are the epitome of holiday fervour. Decorate your table with some gingerbread cookies to bring in holiday cuteness with all-purpose flour, ground ginger, molasses, ground cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fresh ginger, sprinkles, salt, pure vanilla extract, packed brown sugar, butter and more.
4. Bebinca:
A layered cake from the Indo-Portuguese cuisine, Bebinca is traditionally baked during Christmas in Goa every year. Bebinca traditionally features between 7 to 16 layers and is a beloved Christmas recipe that can be found all year long due to its popularity! Use flour, coconut milk, ghee, sugar, and eggs to create this remarkable Xmas cake and impress everyone with a Goan delicacy.Check out the entire Bebinca recipe here.
5. Salted Caramel Tart:
A crispy base with a gooey caramel pie is perfect to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. An Australian delight, a Salted Caramel Tart is the perfect culmination of sweet, gooey chocolate and salt! Its complex flavours and decadent mouthfeel make it an excellent choice for a post-meal dessert. Use Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills, unsalted butter, dark chocolate, caramel sauce and more to create this enchanting dessert.Check out the entire salted caramel tart recipe here.
6. Spiced Date Pudding:
Another gooey and sticky pudding with a touch of spices, the Spiced Date Pudding or the Sticky Toffee Pudding is a great Christmas dessert. Its star ingredients? Star Anise, butter, brown sugar, eggs, double cream and dried dates!Check out the entire spiced date pudding recipe here.
7. Tiramisu:
Running out of Christmas cake ideas? Try Tiramisu, a creamy dessert made with mascarpone cheese, rum, and coffee powder. Tiramisu will delight anyone who enjoys such flavours. Intoxicatingly good, this dessert can be prepared for a special occasion such as Christmas and will surely delight everyone on your dinner table. For Tiramisu lovers, Fabelle also creates a luxury chocolate bar inspired by the same dessert. Fabelle Tiramisu is an enchanting dessert-inspired luxury chocolate bar made with creamy milk chocolate, mascarpone cheese and coffee filling. Try it during this festive season or gift it to your loved ones for the perfect holiday gift!
8. Homemade Christmas Cupcakes:
Mini-homemade cupcakes can enhance the look of your dinner table on a festive occasion and excite kids too. Christmas cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream on top are mini treats that can be enjoyed by all before and after the meal. They can also be served at teatime with something warm. Make these Christmas cupcakes at home with Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills, whipped cream, icing sugar food colouring (preferably red or green to go with the X-mas theme) and more.Check out the entire homemade cupcake recipe here.
9. Cookies and Cream Roulade:
A roulade is a classic European dish that resembles a roll. It is popularly made from cakes, bread and pastries. Use Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills, whipped cream, icing sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, castor sugar, vanilla essence, eggs, and flour to create a stunning roulade with cookies and cream this holiday season.Let these Christmas cake ideas and desserts inspire you to prepare your very own festive feast. Remember to cook with love and enjoy the process along the way.
ITC Store wishes you a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season!