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best christmas deserts

As you read this hastily preparing food for the Christmas festivities, or enjoying them on the day itself or afterwards, one of the best parts of Christmas is the food. Most importantly, the desserts!

From classic favourites to innovative creations, these Christmas desserts are guaranteed to bring joy and sweetness to your celebrations. Let’s tick off just a few of the amazing options we get during Christmastime for deserts.

Traditional Christmas Pudding

This rich, fruity, and indulgent dessert is made with dried fruits, spices, and a generous splash of brandy. If you like this combination, then this steamed pudding is a true holiday delight.

Gingerbread House

Get creative and build your own gingerbread house! This edible masterpiece is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a fantastic centerpiece for your Christmas table.

Peppermint Bark

The perfect combination of smooth chocolate and refreshing peppermint, this simple yet delectable treat is sure to be a hit with everyone. Package it up in festive little bags and give them as gifts to spread the holiday cheer.

Yule Log Cake

Also known as a “Bûche de Noël,” this gorgeous chocolate sponge cake is rolled into a log shape, covered in chocolate frosting, and decorated to resemble a tree log. It’s a classic dessert that adds a touch of elegance to any Christmas feast.

Candy Cane Cheesecake

Craving something creamy and sweet? This candy cane flavoured cheesecake is a great choice. With a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and a smooth peppermint-infused filling, it’s a heavenly dessert that will delight your taste buds. While I personally don’t enjoy cheesecake (i know, i’m weird), this one sounds like a cracker!

Christmas Cookies

From shortbread star trees (amazing shortbread cookies made in the shape of varying stars and connected with white chocolate) to Gingerbread cookies (including icing outlines) and sugar cookies – these are the tops. Always something yummy for cookie lovers out there.

So, whether you’re a fan of traditional treats or looking for a modern twist, these best Christmas desserts are guaranteed to make your holiday season even more memorable. Enjoy the festive sweetness and make this Christmas truly special! I guess now we all need to start planning for next year…

See You in the Adventures!
Christy Grace

The Cake | Furious Fiction

Enjoy the Furious Fiction from April 2020! I did 😀
The lemon, wedding cake wobbled in my arms. I shifted it, then continued to walk alongside the dirt road. I was still miles from the venue, and the rain from last night was not helping as I sidestepped another puddle. That damn car had always seemed to have it in for me, always breaking down at the most important moments of my life.
I checked all three tiers of the cake and smiled; they were still tied securely with large yellow ribbons. It had been a challenge to get the same yellow pigment in the rosettes, but I was proud of the final match.

A stone on the path pierced through my thin shoe and into my foot. I yelped, and felt my masterpiece once again shifting. Desperately, I tried to balance the heavy cake, managing to gain control once again. As if in slow motion, I watched as the cake topper slid further towards the edge of the top tier. In a panic, I tried to stabilise the cake and save the bride and groom. The movements worsened my dilemma, and I watched helplessly, as the icon of happily ever after slid off the cake, landing in a nearby puddle.
The topper splashed muddy water onto the bottom of my lemon yellow dress, and I groaned. There was less than an hour until the ceremony, and my heart began to sink; I was going to miss the wedding.

A car behind me honked and I turned, still trying to maintain balance. The man behind the wheel smiled, popping the locks to the passenger seat and motioning with his head for me to get in. I smiled wide and slid the cake inside, returning to the puddle for the bride and groom topper. As I jumped into the car and we continued towards the hotel, I revealed my traumatic ordeal. The man, also a guest at the wedding, kindly stepped on the gas, rocketing towards the event.

We arrived just as the harp started to play, and the bride began her decent down the aisle. I thanked the gentleman, then sidestepped the guests, sneaking quietly towards the catering area. The apron I was wearing now had dirt and flour covering the surface, but I ignored it and shuffled backwards, pushing my ass through the swinging door to the kitchen.

Once I’d passed the cake off to the other catering staff, I sucked in a deep breath. As the panic dissipated, I peeked my head out through the door and smiled. Guests began to cheer as the bride and groom shared their wedding day kiss.
I’d done it.

See You in the Adventures!
Christy Grace