Locally made Christmas treats to fill your belly
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Forget milk and cookies, these are the treats Santa will actually want to eat.
One of the best parts of Christmas (in our humble opinion) is the food. And while the savouries – honey-glazed hams, fresh king prawns and roast turkey – are usually the stars of the show, the sweets always go down a treat.
But if you don’t feel like whipping up some yourself, these local Canberra businesses have done the hard work, so all you need to do is pick it up and eat.
From traditional Panettone to mince pies, trust us when we say that you’ll shoot to the top of the Nice List if you show up to Christmas Day with one of these.
Traditional panettone from L’épi
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For families who end Christmas Day cutting a slice of panettone, L’épi is once again baking the traditional Italian sweet bread. Available to pre-order from Chisholm, Kambah and Yarralumla, their iteration is studded with sultanas and candied orange peel, giving it that authentically soft, fragrant texture that makes it so good.
Chisholm, Kambah and Yarralumla | lepibakery.com
Christmas cake, pudding, panforte and more from Silo
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Because sometimes you can’t choose just one sweet treat. Baking everything from biscotti to marmalade, pfefferkuchen to fruit mince pies, Silo is the place to go this Christmas. With all items available to order online or in person, make sure to get in before they cut off pre-orders on Friday 12 December.
36 Giles Street, Kingston | silobakery.com.au
Christmas tarts from Lilette
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Pop into Dickson’s French patisserie to pick up some freshly made Christmas tarts. Open from 7 am until 4 pm Wednesday to Sunday, you’ll want to be quick – Lilette is known for selling out.
G3/8 Cape Street, Dickson | @cheflilette
Stollen and Eggnog Filled Croissant from Three Mills
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Baking up some German Christmas bread, Three Mills has created something a little bit naughty and a little bit nice. Traditionally made with nuts, spices, and dried or candied fruit, and coated with powdered sugar or icing sugar, it’s only available for purchase on weekends and in super limited quantities. Can’t go past a holiday twist on a classic pastry? Their Eggnog Filled Croissant has landed for the festive season. Think: golden, flaky layers with house-made eggnog crème and a generous coating of baked-on sugar for that crisp, caramelised snap.
Various locations | threemillsbakery.com.au
Christmas cake from Danny’s Bakery
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It doesn’t get much more festive than this. Also selling Christmas fruit tarts, Scottish Dundee white fruit cake and traditional dark fruit cake, everything is baked fresh in-house – and yes, you can even buy the pies hot first thing in the morning. Now that’s a festive way to start your day.
6 Iluka Street, Narrabundah | dannysbakery.com.au
Christmas Pavlova Box from Grazing Haven
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Filled with five mini pavlovas, five mini meringues, fresh seasonal fruits, whipped cream and chocolate sauce, this box has everything you need to build your own pavlova at home. A sweet addition for entertaining, there are only limited boxes available.
12 Days of Cheesemas Box from Le Cheeserie
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It might not be sweet, but 12 days of cheese sounds like a treat to us. Featuring a curated selection of twelve international and Australian artisan cheeses, each day from Sunday 14 December you can unwrap a new cheese, learn a little bit about it and enjoy a moment of pure holiday indulgence. Available for collection on either Friday 12 or Saturday 13 December from Le Cheeserie, pre-order your box now.
43/10 Market Street, Belconnen | lecheeserie.com
Australian Ice-Cream Christmas Pudding Kit from Dream Cuisine
Ready in just five minutes – simply add your favourite ice cream! This festive kit features Australian dried fruit soaked in rum, combined with French chocolate and a blend of hazelnut and pistachio praline.
Pick one up from the Dream Cuisine stall at the Capital Region Farmers Market on Saturdays, or visit them on Sundays at either Haig Park or Old Bus Depot Markets.
While you’re there, don’t miss their delicious mince pies, made with a special touch of vanilla and cherries.
Feature image: Danny’s Bakery. Via Instagram.
