2024 Dessert Guide: Sweet Indulgence

Nov 28, 2024Denisse Audrey Tenorio

What’s a Christmas celebration without a sweet treat on the table? We present to you some of the best desserts perfect for hosting and gifting this holiday season. From sweet madeleines and cream puffs to merry pavlova rolls and yule delight cakes, Joel’s Place can transform your holiday tables into a sweet feast with our Christmas Dessert specials.

Sweet Madeleines Box

Featuring three indulgent flavors—Earl Grey, Pistachio, and Raspberry—our box of Sweet Madeleines is an ideal companion for tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Each box contains light, airy, and tender shell-shaped madeleines with delicate and irresistible flavors.

The Earl Grey Madeleines boasts a buttery, mildly sweet taste with hints of caramel and vanilla, elegantly finished with a white chocolate glaze. The Pistachio Madeleine features a soft, tender crumb complemented by a rich chocolate pistachio glaze; while the Lemon Raspberry Madeleine offers a harmonious balance of chocolate raspberry glaze. 

Christmas Cream Puffs

Our Christmas Cream Puffs are perfect for gifting or for indulging. Each cream puff captures the festivity with its intricate and vibrant colors and flavors such as Pistachio, Caramel Cream, Ube, and Raspberry. A feast for both the eyes and the palate, these puffs are sure to add color to your celebrations. 

Christmas Cookies  

Leave a trail of Christmas Cookies behind and earn a spot on Santa's nice list! Each cookie delights with timeless flavor—from buttery sweet sugar cookies to rich and decadent dark chocolate bites. Each jar also includes comforting flavors like the warm-spiced and crunchy caramel Speculoos shortbread biscuit and the tangy-sweet Cranberry Macadamia. Enjoy this delightful mix of soft, chewy, and crisp cookies in one jar! 

Merry Berry Pavlova Rolls

Elevate your dessert corner with a stunning Merry Berry Pavlova Roll. This festive masterpiece perfectly combines sweet, tangy, fruity, and creamy flavors all in one roll. Each slice reveals a crisp outer shell with a soft, marshmallow-like center, brimming with layers of luscious pastry cream and a vibrant mixed berry compote, all adorned with a creative arrangement of fresh berries, edible flowers, rosemary, and gold luster dust. It's a stunning and delicious addition to your holiday table.

Yule Delight Cake

Indulge in the rustic elegance of our Yule Delight Cake, a true delight for chocolate lovers! Rich chocolate, warm spices, and creamy coconut create a harmonious blend of flavors all rolled into a soft cake with a smooth spiced ganache. Garnished with edible moss, flowers, and dark chocolate shards, this chocolate cake makes a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday celebrations.

Coffee and Pecan Fruitcake

Enjoy a twist on the classic fruitcake with our Coffee & Pecan Fruitcake. With over 60% fruits and nuts, and rich, crunchy pecans expertly aged with coffee brandy, this exquisite fruitcake is a masterpiece of luxurious flavor. Crafted in small batches and matured for 12 weeks, it promises unparalleled quality—a timeless favorite reimagined in the most sophisticated way. 

Year Old Fruitcake 

Crafted from a cherished family recipe, our Year Old Fruitcake offers a luxurious, moist texture that’s simply unmatched. Filled to the brim with a blend of fruits and nuts, and aged to perfection for a year, it unveils a deep and complex flavor profile thanks to the rich medley of raisins, cherries, prunes, and candied fruits. Made in small batches, this fruitcake embodies care, quality, and elegance in one. 

Joel’s Place Favorites

Bring home your Joel’s Place favorites with this set featuring assorted mini pastries from The Baker. Perfect for quick bites or gifting, each box of Joel’s Place Favorites contains the classic flavors of Buko Pie, Calamansi Pie, Cream Puff, and Chocolate Natilla.

Joel’s Place has all things sweet and delightful to make your celebrations extra memorable. Looking for gifts? Skip the debate of what to get by checking out our Holiday Gift Guide or make a thoughtful selection of their favorites by Creating Your Own Gift Box.

For hassle-free Christmas preparations, bring Joel’s Place to your home and place your Special Orders. Christmas Hampers as well as Festive Fillers and Fresh Food Hampers are also perfect for gifting. Need a last-minute gift? Grab a few of our Joel’s Place Gift Cards and give your loved ones the gift of choice.

Photography by Miguel Rondilla. Styling by Denisse Audrey Tenorio.

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