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Post by birdy on Dec 7, 2019 17:58:14 GMT
Trying to think of something for dessert this year. In the past we've done
pies
mini tree cakes decorated with buttercream frosting
chocolate torte
DQ cake
Costco cake
Would like something really nice, but not too involved... but I'm stumped this year!!
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Post by miss_lizzie on Dec 7, 2019 18:18:42 GMT
How about an ice cream station?
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Post by ashley on Dec 7, 2019 18:22:56 GMT
Pumpkin pie and Yule log (chocolate sponge filled with coffee whipped cream is the only acceptable version at our table) are two of our faves. Trifle is also good and very easy and can be made a day ahead.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 7, 2019 18:25:52 GMT
Chocolate mousse?
Toffee? (It’s fun to make - I make a toffee with chocolate and almond topping every year)
Pumpkin pie is always good
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Post by Princess Amy on Dec 7, 2019 18:27:27 GMT
I generally make some sort of trifle. Easy to make and looks somewhat festive
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Post by littlemama on Dec 7, 2019 18:29:10 GMT
Christmas cookies, pies, cheesecake.
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Post by wellway on Dec 7, 2019 18:33:44 GMT
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 7, 2019 19:34:05 GMT
Custard puffs(similar to eclairs). You could decorate the tops w/red and green icing. or white snowflakes.
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Post by belgravia on Dec 7, 2019 19:55:15 GMT
Trifle or pavlova are popular at our dinners
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Post by gina on Dec 7, 2019 20:33:05 GMT
Last year we made homemade rainbow cookies and will be doing that again for sure! Homemade crumbcake: half plain, half with raspberry under the crumb. And we also like cannoli dip put out with cinnamon sugar pita chips (or pieces of cannoli shell if available).
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Post by craftedbys on Dec 7, 2019 22:38:03 GMT
This year I am doing my pecan pie cheesecake. Not sure what the other dessert for my non-nut liking DS will be.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 7, 2019 22:57:01 GMT
Choc Ripple Cakes are popular here, at any time of year. And you can give them a real Christmassy look by decorating them with red and green things on top. They are super easy to make, it's probably the first thing Aussie kids learn to 'cook'. You probably don't have the Chocolate Ripple biscuits (cookies) there, but I'm sure you'd have something similar. Basically, you spread whipped cream over store-bought cookies and layer them together in a log (or wreath) shape, cover completely with cream then let sit in the fridge. The cookies go soft like a chocolate cake - without the baking! Then you just decorate it. Choc Ripple Cake
Choc Ripple Wreath Cake
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Post by chendra on Dec 7, 2019 23:18:46 GMT
I made a Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake one year. I just poured everything in and started it when we were sitting down to eat. It was easy and delicious and people don't need more than a small serving as it's quite rich. Hmm, maybe I'll make it again myself this year! |
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Post by shanniebananie on Dec 7, 2019 23:29:43 GMT
Buche de Noel is my favorite.
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Post by librarylady on Dec 7, 2019 23:31:31 GMT
I think that Americans can use the chocolate graham crackers and make the cake that AussieMeg suggested. |
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Post by lucyg on Dec 7, 2019 23:47:33 GMT
We always have a chocolate croissant bread pudding (I could make one, but we usually order from our local tea room ... hers is better than mine)  and my sister gets a Buche de Noel from the bakery. We also have lots of Christmas cookies, See’s candy, and other sweets. Last year we had really fun (and tasty) Christmas cookies from Countryside Cakes at Etsy, aka our very own Lovebug2867 . hmm, off to check out if I’m too late to order them again ... ETA my Christmas cookies have been ordered! |
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Post by gina on Dec 8, 2019 0:55:43 GMT
Choc Ripple Cakes are popular here, at any time of year. And you can give them a real Christmassy look by decorating them with red and green things on top. They are super easy to make, it's probably the first thing Aussie kids learn to 'cook'. You probably don't have the Chocolate Ripple biscuits (cookies) there, but I'm sure you'd have something similar. Basically, you spread whipped cream over store-bought cookies and layer them together in a log (or wreath) shape, cover completely with cream then let sit in the fridge. The cookies go soft like a chocolate cake - without the baking! Then you just decorate it. Choc Ripple Cake
Choc Ripple Wreath Cake
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Post by Nanner on Dec 8, 2019 1:35:46 GMT
I've made a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake the last 3 or 4 years. Damned if I can find the recipe now, though.
I've made bacardi rum cake and German cocolate cake (DH's favourite) in the past.
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Post by grammanisi on Dec 8, 2019 2:55:23 GMT
We have chocolate fondue every Christmas Eve.
Everyone loves it. I have each person tell me what they want for dippers.
We've had:
Bananas
Pineapple
Apples
Pears
Marshmallows
Graham crackers
Pretzel rods
Cherries
Mangoes
Kiwi
Star fruit
Rice Krispie treats
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Post by julie5 on Dec 8, 2019 3:07:31 GMT
I made a Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake one year. I just poured everything in and started it when we were sitting down to eat. It was easy and delicious and people don't need more than a small serving as it's quite rich. Hmm, maybe I'll make it again myself this year! Must.try.this! Tfs! |
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Dec 8, 2019 3:15:34 GMT
Have you had the cheesecake from Costco? I think that is what we are going with this year. I might make a homemade cherry sauce to go on top.
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Post by camcas on Dec 8, 2019 6:03:11 GMT
Christmas pudding and pavlova are on our table very year
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Post by Suziee2 on Dec 8, 2019 14:43:21 GMT
This Cranberry Almond Christmas Cake has become one of our newer traditions over the last few years. It is delicious and easy to make. I make a small amount of a simple glaze with powdered sugar, juice from an orange along with some of the zest to drizzle on top. A dollop of whipped cream never hurt, either.  |
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Post by hockeymom4 on Dec 8, 2019 15:16:27 GMT
My nana always made pineapple delight for Christmas
Easy and can be made ahead and frozen.
Sadly DH and DD don’t really like it....
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Post by Nanner on Dec 8, 2019 15:58:25 GMT
This Cranberry Almond Christmas Cake has become one of our newer traditions over the last few years. It is delicious and easy to make. I make a small amount of a simple glaze with powdered sugar, juice from an orange along with some of the zest to drizzle on top. A dollop of whipped cream never hurt, either. This looks and sounds delicious! I just may make this one this year - I usually do 2 desserts as DH doesn't like cheesecake. I wonder how this one would be with blueberries .... |
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Post by Suziee2 on Dec 8, 2019 16:42:00 GMT
This Cranberry Almond Christmas Cake has become one of our newer traditions over the last few years. It is delicious and easy to make. I make a small amount of a simple glaze with powdered sugar, juice from an orange along with some of the zest to drizzle on top. A dollop of whipped cream never hurt, either. This looks and sounds delicious! I just may make this one this year - I usually do 2 desserts as DH doesn't like cheesecake. I wonder how this one would be with blueberries .... I've made it with raspberries and we really liked it as well. I bet blueberries would be great. Maybe with a lemon glaze? It didn't need a lot of glaze, but definitely some because the cranberries are tart. |
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and my sister gets a Buche de Noel from the bakery.
