The Most Heartwarming Pies And Pastries To Gift 2022
From a showstopping Cherry Amaretto Pie to celebratory Scandinavian Kransekake to redolent ginger cinnamon butter cookies made from an heirloom recipe, these are the most stunning treats of the season!
There's never a bad time to give cookies, pies and pastries, but they're always especially welcome during the holidays. Here are our picks for the best new items out this year. Every item on this list is guaranteed to please, and will let the recipient know you took extra care picking out their gift this year!
Pies & Pastries 2022
Pies & Pastries 2022
Christmas Pull-Apart Cupcakes, Burnt Sugar
Gooey chocolate cupcakes with yummy marshmallow frosting assembled in the shape of a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath presents all the fun of a huge cake but so easy to serve! Perfect for family gatherings with lots of kids (or kids at heart). Christmas tree (24 cupcakes) P1,500; big wreath (24 cupcakes), P1,500; small wreath (10 cupcakes), P700. Contact: (0917) 153-1772 or (02) 7215-9104 | IG: @burntsugarph | Address: Unit 1A 80 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City. Open Wednesdays to Sundays only.
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Usakama Cakes and Chocolate Kukkis from Betsubara
With a name that is Japanese for “there’s always room for dessert,” this home-based bakeshop with the most charming desserts of superb quality. This Christmas, give your sweet toothed friends something unique, like the bear-shaped Usakuma Cake Set (P400) or a jar of floral-themed Chocolat Kukki (P290) available in white, ruby, milk, dark or assorted. Send a DM to @betsubaramnl.
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Christmas Cupcakes from M Bakery
Luscious Christmas-themed cupcakes guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Check out @mbakery_ph.
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Portuguese Egg Tarts from Honolulu Cafe
Macau’s famous egg tarts are now in the metro in all their luscious glory — 192 layers of flaky pastry encasing custardy, eggy, creamy filling. Order a box and give to that friend travels for food. Order from @honolulucafeph. Also available via GrabFood or foodpanda.
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Bellissimo Blueberry Mango Streusel Gourmet Pie from Serendipity Gourmet
An ethereal dessert composed silky mango custard densely layered with tangy fresh blueberries on a grahamless crust. Crowned with ternate flower petals, it’s beautiful to look upon. Baked in small batches, so order ahead. Contact: (0917) 859-4304 (don’t Viber) | IG: @serendipitygourmetph.
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Cherry Amaretto Crème Légère Gourmet Pie, Serendipity Gourmet
An original recipe, this velvety smooth crème légère pie combines juicey cherries, light amaretto, crème légère and flaky pie crust. Unbelievably swoon worthy. Also check out their Sexy Strawberry Sea Salt Pie. Limited slots available, so order asap. Contact: (0917) 859-4304 (don’t Viber) | IG: @serendipitygourmetph.
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Kransekake, from À Table
This traditional celebratory Scandinavian treat is made mostly out of almonds, and can be dressed up to suit the occasion. Chef Dulce Gibb crafts a gorgeous version perfect for the holiday table. Contact: (0917) 862-1800 | IG: @dulcemagatgibb
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Dalandan Madeleines, Le Rêve Patisserie
Paris-trained Chef Angeli Nasser specializes in creating classic French pastries with a touch of local flavor. Our new favorite are her Dalandan Madeleines, delicate shell-shaped pastries that practically melt in your mouth. Available for bulk orders. Contact: (0977) 715-3261 | IG: @lereve.patisserie.
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Ginger and Cinnamon Butter Cookies, Chef Chele’s Kitchen
A holiday special from newly opened Chef Chele’s Kitchen at The Podium, these crispy yet buttery cookies have that special cinnamon scent so redolent of Christmas. Just what you your cookie loving friends will adore. P60 per piece or P350 for box of six. FB or IG: @chefcheleskitchen | Address: G/F The Podium, 18 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong.
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Tarta de Limón, Chef Chele’s Kitchen
An heirloom recipe from Chef Chele’s family in Northern Spain, this Tarta de Limón is utterly luscious, velvety with just the right sharp tanginess overlaid by sweet. Check out the rest of Chef Chele’s “family pies’ made following his sister, Amparo’s recipes: the Tarta de Chocolate, a fingerlickingly good banana and chocolate pie, and the Tarta de Manzana, a very Spanish rendition of the apple pie. Tarta de Limón, P1,800 for 8.5-inch pie; Tarta de Chocolate, P1,750 for 9.5-inch pie; Tarta de Manzana, P1,750 for 9.5-inch pie. FB or IG: @chefcheleskitchen | Address: G/F The Podium, 18 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong.
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Biscoff Truffles by Cody's
Biscoff Truffles are made with crushed Biscoff biscuits mixed with cream cheese (to make it creamy) and Lotus Biscoff spread, that’s coated in Dark Chocolate & White Chocolate. To make it a little bit more festive, these truffles are designed with crushed peppermint candies, sprinkles, and some edible Christmas tree decors. P580 for 8 pieces. Contact: (0917)805-6774 | IG: @codysbakerymnl.
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