Trifle is always a popular holiday dessert- it feeds a crowd and is made well ahead of time, with no last minute preparation. Frozen berries are an economical alternative to the usual fresh berries- and they are always ripe.
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Strawberry Dulce de Leche Trifle
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Mincemeat Pinwheel Cookies
Pinwheel cookies are a Christmas classic. This version uses pre-rolled puff pastry as the dough, and seasonal mincemeat as the filling. Much easier than the traditional version with two colours of home-made cookie dough stacked and rolled.
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Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are a holiday tradition, and look great on a dessert tray. Substitute another type of nut, if you prefer.
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Chocolate Cherry Brownie Cookies
Melted chocolate makes this drop cookie extra delicious. Look for dried cherries in the bulk area of the grocery store.
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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise
Dacquoise is a dessert made from nut-flavoured meringue rounds layered with fruit and whipped cream or buttercream. It makes a stunning dessert to serve to company.
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Holiday Truffle Fudge
This cross between fudge and a chocolate truffle is pretty on a dessert tray, and makes a great gift.
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Holiday Spritzer
A lightly sparkling, celebratory drink for the holiday crowd. Substitute blackberry liqueur for the raspberry liqueur, if you prefer.
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Festive Wine Fruit Punch
In the old days, a punch made with alcohol was called a “bowl”. This festive fruit bowl is sure to brighten your holiday table!
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Spicy Asian Dip
The dramatic colour and chili flecked appearance makes this an especially inviting dip for seafood hors d’oeuvres.
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