Christmas is the other name of happiness. This festival is all about fun, celebrations, parties and meeting friends and relatives over scrumptious food. It is also that time of the year when lot of socializing happens and you always have to keep your pantry loaded with good food so that you are able to treat your guests. Like most festivals, Christmas too has its list of traditional recipes like Shepherd's Pie, Mince Pie, Roasted Turkey, Plum Cake, Roast Chicken, Ginger Bread Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Christmas Cake, Eggnog, Mulled Wine etc. But apart from these there is a whole range of desserts which is a must try during Christmas, as the festival involves the cooking, eating and giving away of a lot of sugar treats.
Dietary needs
Apart from regular cakes and cookies, you can also make cakes that are gluten free, sugar free and low in calorie and carb for your friends and family members. It is important to keep in mind the taste and dietary needs of your friends and family. You can replace the regular wheat flour with almond meal to make gluten free cakes and cookies and if you want fibre-rich desserts, add powdered oats to your cake mix. You can replace white sugar with artificial sweeteners that are stable on high temperature or with brown sugar, jaggery and honey. You can also mix millet flours like ragi, jawar and bajra in your cake batter for maximum benefits.
Prepare in advance
You must also prepare a lot of regular desserts that are typical of Christmas like the Chocolate Pudding as after all, what is Christmas without traditional food! If you are preparing in advance for Christmas, remember to do a couple of things like-soaking the nuts in whiskey or rum, preparing powdered sugar and stashing it away in jars so that it comes handy during the baking procedure and also, getting all your baking utensils ready and clean so that you are not loaded with too much work during the last moment.
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Here is a list of some delectable dessert recipes that you must not miss this Christmas!
Sugary Shortbread Cookies
If you want your kitchen to be stacked with food which can be a perpetual delight, these cookies can come handy. They last long when stored in air-tight containers and hence you can prepare them way in advance.
Cinnabuns
The aroma that emanates from the oven when the Cinnabuns are being baked is so heavenly that it almost makes you emotional. The smell of baked cinnamon is always a reminder of happy times, of childhood, of Christmas!
Chocolate Pudding
Nothing can be as divine and sinful and pure chocolate! This out-of-the world dessert can make your day! Made with readily available ingredients on your kitchen counter, this amazing dessert can be made in a jiffy!
Gluten-Free Almond Cake
If you have guests who are avoiding gluten for a certain reason, you can go for a cake which is made without flour. And trust us, it is tastier than the regular cake!
Special Christmas Mince Pie
Can you imagine Christmas without the delightful mince pie! Made with flour and the tastiest nuts and berries, this mince pie is a dessert synonymous with Christmas!
Banana and Walnut Muffins
If you love both bananas and walnuts, this is the best thing on earth! This Banana and Walnut Cake has the amazing flavor of banana and the crunchiness of walnuts.
Apple Custard
If you have fussy eaters at home who do not like nuts and fruits filled desserts, this apple custard is the best thing that you can prepare for them.
Christmas Pudding
Christmas Pudding is the ultimate Christmas dessert and a must try for all those who are looking for comfort food during the festival. Try out this super easy recipe to make the perfect Christmas Pudding.
Bread and Butter Pudding
This traditional old English dessert should not be missed on family get-togethers and celebrations. Made with bread and butter, this basic recipe will make you nostalgic!
Cofffee Walnut Cake
Coffee and Walnut together do wonders in this cake which is nothing but pure delight! A must try on all occasions, this cake is the best thing you can have with your hot cuppa!
