10 Dreamy Desserts for the Sweetest Christmas This 2023

(SPOT.ph) Past giving, sharing, and reuniting with loved ones, let’s face it: Christmas is also the time of the year it’s totally socially acceptable to go for dessert after dessert (after dessert). Perhaps you’re getting them for your upcoming gatherings; perhaps you’re just looking to sate the siren call of your sweet tooth. Either way, you’ll want to bookmark these treats that’ll make the holiday season even sweeter.

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Try these Christmas desserts this holiday season 2023:

Ruby Chocolate Pistachio Tart from Half Saints

It’s hard not to be mesmerized by this pretty pink number—maybe it’s the wavy piping or the rosy color of its ruby-chocolate crémeux topping. Either way, you’re in for a treat with this one. Ruby chocolate, known for its berry-like flavor, meets its match with underlying layers of pistachio praline, almond frangipane, and lemon-tinged pâte sucrée as its crust.

For orders, visit Half Saints’ website.

Santa’s Secret Breakfast Pie from Hey Pie People

That he’s (supposedly) able to visit homes and deliver endless gifts to good children across the globe, all in one night, makes Santa one heck of a superstar. His secret? We don’t know for sure, but Hey Pie People’s limited-edition Santa’s Secret Breakfast Pie (P2,700) might just point you in the right direction. This frozen treat brings together creamy, crisp, chewy, and flaky worlds: within with its flaky yet sturdy crust is a filling of semifreddo eggnog honey cream that’s then topped with a malted chocolate ganache, Christmas cereal crunch, and black and white Valrhona chocolate pearls.

For orders, fill out Hey Pie People’s order form. You can also check out their Instagram page.

Christmas Yule Log from Bizu

Yule logs (also called bûche de Noël) are quintessential European Christmas icons that Bizu happily brings to our shores. Their version (P2,100/good for eight to 10) employs a light chocolate sponge filled with praline ganache, and arranged so as to resemble a chopped-down tree trunk as is traditional. Plus points for the chocolate pearls and fresh strawberries adorning it.

For orders, visit Bizu’s website.

Crema de Fruta Ice Cream, Holiday Ice Cream Cakes from Sebastian’s

Trust homegrown ice-cream purveyor Sebastian’s to go big during the holidays. Their 2023 holiday line includes a number of flavors that evoke the soul of Filipino Christmas—from Puto Bumbong in ice-cream (P450) and ice-cream cake (P175/slice, P1,850/whole) formats, to the perfectly salty-sweet Bibingka Espesyal Ice Cream Cake (P175/slice, P1,850/whole), to the surprising Crema de Fruta Ice Cream (P450) that perfectly captures the (kitschy, but nostalgic) essence of its namesake.

For orders, visit Sebastian’s website.

Ube Pie from Old Boy Bakery

Pumpkin, schmumpkin. Old Boy Bakery’s shining the spotlight on ube as a pie filling (why aren’t more Filipinos doing this, really?). Owner Anton Miranda employs real purple yam that he peels, grates, and mashes into a smooth filling with a touch of coconut cream and condensed milk. Add its classic pâte brisée crust and cream-cheese whipped cream topping to the equation and you’ve got yourself one star dessert. This seasonal treat is only available until January; as of writing, Old Boy Bakery’s still taking orders for December 23, 27, 30 for Manila deliveries.

For orders, fill out Old Boy Bakery’s order form. You can also check out their Instagram page.

Truffle Ensaymada, Tablea Bicho-Bicho from Poison Doughnuts

Poison’s giving good ol’ bicho bicho a bit of a flavor remix this Christmas. They’ve come up with three variants (P120/piece) you’ll want to try while you can—choose from the earthy Truffle Ensaymada; the deep, dark Tablea; or the savory-sweet Bibingka. Better yet, get a box with all three flavors and share away. 

For orders, visit Poison Doughnuts’ Pickup.ph website.

Manchego & Figs Burnt Basque Cheesecake from Chef Chele’s Kitchen

For the holiday season, Chef Chele Gonzelez is taking a page from a classic Spanish-Mediterranean pairing you’ve likely seen on a charcuterie board. Subtly sharp, nutty manchego cheese and sweet, fruity figs imbue Chef Chele Kitchen’s famous cheesecake in this special dessert (P1,290/6.5 inches, P2,200/8.5 inches); it’ll only be available from December 23 to 25 and December 30 to January 1, so place those orders stat.

For orders, fill out Chef Chele’s Kitchen’s order form. You can also check out their Instagram page.

Queso De Bola Fruitcake Gelato from Gelato Manila

Scoff, if you must. But for those of us on the pro-fruitcake camp, here’s another way you can treat yourself to the Christmas dessert’s sweet, boozy flavors. Gelato Manila cleverly strews chunks of the Yulo family’s fruitcake into their own quezo de bola cheese gelato for a savory-sweet pairing you need to try to believe.

For orders, visit Gelato Manila’s website.

Orange Upside Down Cake from Manila Bake

Sure, Christmas is a time of indulgence in many regards—but too much richness and heft can lead to sensory exhaustion after a while. Here’s a lighter alternative to the more decadent cakes around, that doesn’t skimp in the flavor department. Manila Bake’s Orange Upside Down Cake (P650/six inches) makes for a sunny meal-ender with its predominant taste of orange, though it’s still very much season-appropriate as its moist crumb is tinged with dried cranberries and a touch of spices.

For orders, contact 0919-001-2857. You can also check out their Instagram page.

Eggnog, Coco Pandan + More Mochi Ice Cream Flavors from Mochi Creme

Ice cream’s always great, but add chewy mochi to the equation—as Mochi Creme does with their popular mochi ice cream blobs—and you’ve got yourself a party. The brand’s bringing the Christmas cheer to their signature dessert, with new holiday flavors that include Cloud Candy, Tamago Eggnog, and Coco Pandan, to name a few. These are available for purchase at their holiday pop-ups; consider purchasing a bunch for serving at your holiday parties.

See the Mochi Creme pop-up schedule. You can also check out their Instagram page.

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