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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…

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Christy Grace

The Pavlova – Aussie or Kiwi? | Classic Debates

So, who invented pavlova anyways? I get to come into this ‘classic debate’ with both sides in mind. Because I’m actually a Kiwi AND an Aussie!

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For some reason, THIS is a huge debate when it comes to Aussies and Kiwis – who invented the Pavlova!

Okay, first let’s delve into some basic (and loosely researched) facts:

The Pavlova was named after a Russian ballerina – Anna Pavlova when she came on a ballet tour in the 1920s
The first incarnations of this desert weren’t actually CALLED ‘Pavlova’ – which seems to be the real issue at play here. When do you count a dish as being the famed desert
The Australian’s first version of the desert was a similar dish called ‘Cream Cake’ and was published in 1906 cookbooks
Then, Australia came out in 1922 with a ‘Meringue Fruit Filling’ recipe
The New Zealand first version of the desert (being called ‘Pavlova Cake’) was published in 1929 cookbooks – it was the FIRST time the name was used

Right, so with all those facts, who actually wins?

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Well, according to some researchers (yes, this was actually researched to put an end to the debate), there actually can’t be a singular birthplace for the yummy treat.

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With recipes being tested and experimental baking actually ALL contributing to what we now know as the ‘Pavlova’ can we actually give credit to just ONE country? Or, does the back and forth, sharing of those recipes, and trial and error really contribute?

Either way, the Pav is a staple in both Aus and NZ, and it’s not going anywhere any time soon!

Who do you think won the desert-off? Do you still maintain that one or the other is the true inventor? Share in the comments!

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Christy Grace