When it comes to a good dessert, we can all say that no matter how full we are, we always make room for it. And Christmas is the best excuse to overindulge. From rich festive cookies to traditional trifles, pavlovas, and more…Auckland has a fine selection of global Christmas desserts to dive into this Christmas season.
1. Sticky Date Pudding
This British Christmas dessert consists of a sponge cake filling, with chopped dates, normally smothered in toffee sauce. It’s sinfully delicious, and what makes it even more heavenly is if you add vanilla custard, butterscotch sauce and a scoop of ice cream. Try Juk for Sticky Date Pudding with salted caramel sauce. Otherwise, check Uber Eats for a range other places.
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2. Pavlova
Kiwi’s love this traditional meringue-based dessert. It’s a crisp crust and soft inside, normally topped with whipped cream and fruits. Pavlova enthusiasts will be eager to taste the variety of Pavlova’s over at Winona Forever. Or The Cheesecake Shop caters a huge shared-sized Pavlova for just $32 that’s perfect for Christmas.
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3. Black Forest Torte
This much-loved German delicacy consists of layers of chocolate cake with cherry sauces, chopped cherries and whipped cream filling. We love The Cheesecake Shop take on this essential Christmas dessert. It’s the perfect dessert to put a smile on everyone’s face around the Christmas table.
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4. Trifle
Another one of the best Christmas desserts normally made with layers of pound cake, fresh fruit, jelly, creamy custard and whipped cream. Whatever your personal preference, many people love to add festive flavours like chocolate, black forest and berries. Paneton Bakery was our go-to for Christmas trifle but now that it’s closed, why not make your own using this epic Countdown recipe?
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5. Christmas Cookies
It’s perfectly easy to find a box of seasonal festive cookies and bites in Auckland. However, you should go for flavours like gingerbread and cranberry. Check out Miann Fort Street, who normally cater some delightful festive treats. Read further about the most indulgent cookies places in Auckland.
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6. Festive Pies
Whatever type of pie you’re after, the folks at this American joint are guaranteed to have it. From classic American pies like blueberry, cherry and pecan, to unique festive versions like fruit mince, banoffee or berry kiss…they have an iconic range. Plus, their scrumptious gluten-free banoffee pie just so happens to be one of the world’s best desserts. Order yours for delivery via The Pie Piper website.
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SEE MORE: Where To Find The Best Pies In Auckland
7. Cheesecakes
Certainly, a Christmas desserts list isn’t complete without some appetizing cheesecake. There are many festive variants. We recommend reading our article on the best cheesecakes places in Auckland to see where you can find the most suitable.
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8. Tiramisu
This beautiful Italian dessert is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a mixture of eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese and flavoured with cocoa. It just so happens that Giapo Kitchen cater the most indulgent gluten-free portions that have rave reviews. Named ‘Mum’s Tiramisu‘, get a slice for yourself starting at $7.50 or feed the gang with a gigantic one from $26.
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