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Family, friends, presents and tasty suppers: the Christmas season is certainly a delight! And to make your end-of-year even sweeter, we at São Paulo Secreto have put together five Christmas dessert recipes for you to enjoy. Shall we get to work?
Panettone
First of all, it couldn’t be missing: Panettone! Originally from Italy, this recipe has become a favorite among Brazilians at Christmas time, whether it’s the original with fruit or chocolate chips.
You can find delicious panettone at various prices in the city’s main supermarkets and chocolate shops. Or you could make your own!
French toast
Next up is rabanada, another Christmas classic. This sweet made from fried bread is reminiscent of childhood and is the perfect option for celebrating the end of the year with the family.
On her YouTube channel, chef Paola Carosella teaches us how to make a delicious French toast with peaches and English cream. Shall we try it?
King cake
How about trying a traditional Portuguese dessert this Christmas? The bolo rei (king cake) is very famous in Portugal, with candied fruit, walnuts, almonds and other delicacies in its recipe.
Decorated cookies
A great recipe for children (but not only!) are decorated Christmas cookies. You can choose the design: reindeer, pine trees, even Santa Claus himself.
Coconut pudding
Next up, coconut pudding with plums is a delicious option for those who want to venture into the world of Christmas desserts. Much loved in Brazilian homes, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your dinner party.
Pudding
Our good old pudding is an option for all celebrations, including the holidays. In the following video, you’ll learn how to make a tasty four-milk pudding, a traditional recipe that will certainly surprise your family at Christmas dinner!
Grape bonbon on a platter
Everyone knows that raisins are a very controversial ingredient on the Christmas table. So how about including the fruit more democratically on your menu? After all, grape bonbons are one of Brazilians’ favorite desserts, especially at Christmas.
Tiramisù
For those who want a more refined Christmas dessert, why not try Tiramisù? This Italian recipe is very simple to make and goes down very well with coffee lovers.
Pistachio pave
You may have heard that pistachios are in fashion. So there’s nothing better than a pistachio pave to sweeten up your evening meal and make it more innovative this New Year’s Eve.
Christmas Charlotte
Finally, the Christmas Charlotte is a simple, beautiful and delicious recipe. Originally from Europe, the chocolate ganache tart with champagne cookies is served chilled, a lovely refreshment for our tropical Christmas.
In this version, you can make the dessert in a mousse version , with strawberries.