Edible Gift Ideas for the Festive Season
Instead of going out and buying something, spend some time in the kitchen baking or cooking something delicious and personalised for a friend or family member. They will be so appreciative and love that you went the extra mile. We’ve rounded up some edible gifts that would make someone very happy this festive season.
Festive Sweet Treats
Spread some Christmas cheer with these edible gift ideas.
Christmas Cupcakes
Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ better than these festive-themed cupcakes.
Celebration Chocolate Wreath Cake
Christmas personified – this Celebration Chocolate Wreath Cake is enough to get anyone in the festive mood.
Recipe for Celebration Chocolate Wreath Cake
Cranberry Loaf with White Choc Cream Cheese Drizzle
Cranberry and white chocolate goodness in a delicious festive loaf.
Recipe for Cranberry Loaf with White Choc Cream Cheese Drizzle
Turkish Delight & Olive Oil Shortbread
A pretty and sophisticated spin on a classic shortbread cookie. The addition of dried rose petals make this gift extra special.
Recipe for Turkish Delight & Olive Oil Shortbread
Cherry Crumble Bars
Cherry lovers will adore these fruity and delicious Cherry Crumble Bars.
Recipe for Cherry Crumble Bars
Red Velvet Petit Fours
Boxed and ready to eat. Look no further for the perfect edible gift idea.
Recipe for Red Velvet Petit Fours
Moerkoffie Cookies
We have something for coffee addicts and biscuit lovers – the ideal treat to dunk in your morning cuppa.
Cumin & Cinnamon Spiced Dark Chocolate Truffles
These chocolaty delights are the ideal gift for friends that love a bit of spice.
Recipe for Cumin & Cinnamon Spiced Dark Chocolate Truffles
Shortbread Gift Ideas
Shortbread is a classic Christmas tradition. We’ve played around with some variations on the classic recipe that are easy to make and fun to eat.
Bacon Shortbread
A quirky riff on the classic – whomever gets gifted these will be a happy chap.
Classic Shortbread
Classic for a reason – you can’t go wrong with the original.
Vanilla & Almond Shortbread
This shortbread is so easy to make and is a classic festive season gift.
Recipe for Vanilla & Almond Shortbread
Buttery Pistachio & Almond Biscuits
This is a LCHF take on regular shortbread. It is so rich and nutty – you only need one biscuit to curb any sweet craving.
Recipe for Buttery Pistachio & Almond Biscuits
Fruit Mince Macarons
This festive twist on a macaron is filled with cream cheese and fruit mince – it may just give the old mince pie a run for its money!
Recipe for Fruit Mince Macarons
Candy Cane Meringues
It’s candy cane time, but make it meringues. Spread the cheer with these pops of colour.
Recipe for Candy Cane Meringues
Sweet Sauces & Condiments
Bakers will love these sweet sauces and condiments. Perfect for drizzling over baked goodies or eating straight out the jar.
Boozy Blueberries
These berries get a little bit of an attitude by adding some brandy. Delicious served over ice cream or with cream and easily jarred.
Salted Caramel Sauce
Make someone very happy with a jar of this molten goodness!
Recipe for Salted Caramel Sauce
Easy Lemon Curd
A zingy curd that is perfect dolloped onto fresh scones or used to fill a cake or cupcakes.
Vodka Chilli Butterscotch Sauce
Serve warm over ice-cream, apple crumble, or a spongy pud.
Recipe for Vodka Chilli Butterscotch Sauce
Chocolate Surprises
There is something about receiving chocolate as a gift that truly makes one feel special.
Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake
The perfect gift for vegan friends – who doesn’t love a decadent chocolate cake? The addition of avocado oil makes it decidedly moist.
Recipe for Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake
Billionaire Bars
Shortbread topped with caramel and dark chocolate ganache. Add a bottle of Krone to take this chocolaty gift idea over the top.
Chocolate Fudge
There is nothing that hits the sweet spot like a piece of fudge. This yummy dark chocolate version is to-die-for!
Chocolate Cheesecake in a Jar
This is perfect as a chocolaty gift for any occasion. Make it with love!
Recipe for Chocolate Cheesecake in a Jar
Millionaire’s Gingerbread
This Millionaire’s Gingerbread has the perfect balance of spicy ginger flavour, sweet caramel and bitter chocolate.
Recipe for Millionaire’s Gingerbread
Dipped & Dusted Chocolate Orange Gin-infused Truffles
These citrus and gin-infused truffles are rich, decadent and make for a beautiful gift!
Recipe for Chocolate Orange Gin-infused Truffles
Chocolate Orange Dipped Madeleines
Imagine how pleased you’d be opening up a box of these on Christmas Day? Warning: they won’t last ’til lunch!
Recipe for Chocolate Orange Dipped Madeleines
Homemade Dark Chocolate Slab
This homemade version of a chocolate slab is rich, and you can have fun with the wrapping.
Recipe for Homemade Dark Chocolate Slab
Savoury Gift Ideas
Many people don’t have a sweet tooth, so these savoury gift ideas won’t make them feel left out of the festivities.
Cherry Chutney
This is such a treat and a delicious addition to a festive cheeseboard. Add some Camembert and savoury biscuits to the gift box if you like.
Red Onion & Tomato Jam Jar
This savoury jam is super versatile, great for leftover roast beef sandwiches on Boxing Day.
Recipe for Red Onion & Tomato Jam Jar
Mandarin Marmalade Relish
This savoury marmalade is a bittersweet treat that’s addictive, easy to make and tastes great on anything. Our fave is with mature cheddar.
Recipe for Mandarin Marmalade Relish
Prego Sauce
A very delectable prego sauce recipe – perfect for those burger nights.
Lemon & Rocket Pesto
A delicious homemade pesto that is good drizzled on literally anything!
Recipe for Lemon & Rocket Pesto
Crispy Pickles Three Ways
Pretty-as-a-picture and they last forever! The perfect festive gift idea.
Recipe for Crispy Pickles Three Ways
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