Christmas & Thanksgiving Desserts

 

It is hard to believe it is time to turn the page to the holiday season. With the hustle and bustle of shopping, traditions, and celebrations comes planning for memorable meals with loved ones. While many might look forward to the main dishes of holiday meals, we all know that the grand finale of holiday celebrations is the desserts.

What can you look forward to this holiday season when it comes to mouth-watering Christmas and Thanksgiving desserts?

Thanksgiving Desserts  

It is no secret that the traditional Thanksgiving dessert is pie. And while this fan favorite, in all its flavor iterations, deserves its moment at the Thanksgiving table, you might want to spice it up and add other desserts to your table this year.

Specialty Breads  

Why not include a little bit of dessert right along with the Thanksgiving meal? Specialty breads are a great option to serve as a compliment to the flavors of turkey, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce.

Bars  

Consider adding brownies or bars to your Thanksgiving dessert spread for a fun twist on tradition. Your bars can contain flavors of the season, such as pumpkin or apple, but can also give people that little taste of chocolate they crave after a meal. Another advantage of serving bars for dessert is that they are easily cut into one-bite sizes, which your guests may appreciate after a big turkey dinner.

Tortes  

If you are looking for a heavier Thanksgiving dessert, consider serving a torte. Tortes are sweet, multilayered, and filled cakes. Torte flavors include many options, such as mousse, fruits, or whipped creams. Reach out to your local bakery to customize your Thanksgiving torte.

Christmas Desserts 

If you don't have a chance to sneak delicious specialty bread, bars, brownies, and tortes onto your Thanksgiving dessert table, don't worry! Christmas offers you a second chance at a mouth-watering dessert spread just a month later. While you can certainly replicate your favorite Thanksgiving dessert for Christmas, here are a few more desserts you might enjoy.

Danishes 

Christmas morning is a flurry of excitement. Plan to serve a Danish on Christmas morning for your out-of-town guests or with the explosion of Santa-induced gift opening first thing in the morning. Danishes are layered, sweet pastries that pair well with a hot cup of coffee.

Specialty Cakes 

"Cake?" You might ask. Think again if you think cake is reserved for birthday parties, baby showers, and weddings. (Should we mention that Christmas is technically a birthday celebration?) Specialty cakes add a festive layer to your celebration and come in various flavors and sizes to please any crowd.

Cookies  

Christmas just isn't Christmas without cookies! Amaze your guests with gorgeous, decorated cut-out cookies or home-style cookies. While some desserts require cutting and serving, cookies are an excellent option if you want your guests to be able to help themselves to a dessert that is a bit easier to serve.

Are you ready for all the delicious desserts that come with the holidays? At Potter's Bakery, we are ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with our extensive selection of holiday desserts. We pride ourselves on our selection of specialty cakes, delicious cookies, and cupcakes.

As your local family-owned bakery, we have been baking for our community since 1929. We use the finest and freshest ingredients and local products whenever possible. Our commitment to quality shows in the taste of our fine baked goods. Visit our store or give us a call at 231-947-5125 today!

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