Oh Christmas Food You Are So Tasty.
As December draws in, and frost leaves its icy touch on the morning dew, we all prepare for cold mornings and dark evenings. And with Christmas Day around the corner, here's a few Christmas recipe ideas for at home or add to your menu.
Passionate Panna Cotta.
For those of you that didn't fill up on roast potatoes, these miniature panna cottas are perfect as part of a dessert taster plate. Or if you just want a small treat after Christmas dinner instead of the usual Christmas Pudding.
Ingredients:
7g Gelatine
80ml Milk
100g Sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla extract
250ml Cream
Method:
- Pour the milk into a bowl and sprinkle gelatine on top. Stir until fully combined and place to one side.
- Add the cream and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, immediately add the milk and gelatine mixture, then stir through. Bring the mixture back up to the boil and stir for 1 minute until the gelatine dissolves.
- Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Mix everything thoroughly until completely combined.
- Pour the mixture into the moulds and leave to cool uncovered for about 20 minutes. Then cover with cling film and move to the fridge. Leave to set for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight.
- Carefully remove the panna cotta from the mould and place on a serving plate. Add a drizzle of purée and a few boba for a sophisticated fruity finish.
Smores Cookie Sandwich
Smores are a classic when camping. But why should they just be for summer? This recipe is perfect for a quick treat, and the kids will love helping melt the marshmallows. Santa won’t be able to resist this fun alternative to the classic mince pie.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cookie Dough or Caramel and Chocolate Cookie Dough
Method:
- Using cookie dough of your choice, cut off a 50g Slice and cook at 200 degrees for 5–6 minutes until cooked but still gooey.
- Place your marshmallow on a skewer and toast until gooey in the centre and slightly browning.
- Break the cookie in half and use it to carefully grip the marshmallow and pull it off the skewer. Leaving you with a delicious Smores sandwich.
Gingerbread Milkshake
Everyone enjoys a Christmas drink, and our festive milkshake is perfect, with or without the alcohol. Served warm, it is perfect for Christmas Eve while watching a festive film and getting ready for the man in red to arrive. Or cold Christmas morning while you open presents.
Ingredients:
Vodka
Warm Milk or Milk Alternative
Whipped/Squirty Cream
Method:
- Pour 2 shots of vodka, and 1 shot of gingerbread syrup into a tall glass.
- Top the glass up with your milk, leaving space at the top for the cream.
- Add your whipped or squirty cream, serve and enjoy.
Chocolate Christmas Bauble
Christmas baubles are a traditional sight during the festive period, and everyone likes Christmas chocolate. So here is our take on a chocolate bauble. Use them as a hot chocolate bomb, hang it on the Christmas tree as a Christmas decoration, or as a Christmas gift.
Ingredients:
Method:
- Melt your white chocolate to a pourable consistency.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachio into the moulds, then fill with chocolate. Turn upside down to remove any excess chocolate, leaving a thin coating inside the mould.
- Leave the chocolate to set hard, then repeat. Complete this process 3 to 4 times so you have a nice even coating of chocolate, but not too thick.
- Carefully remove the chocolate from the moulds. Using a hot knife or baking sheet to smooth the edges.
- Fill one half of the sphere with your marshmallows, sprinkles and other bits. Dip the edge of the other half in a little melted chocolate and seal, creating a chocolate bauble.
For more Christmas recipe inspiration, be sure to follow us on our JM Posner social media profiles. During the lead up to Christmas, we would love to see your creations as you share the festive season with friends and family.
The entire JMP team sends you warm holiday wishes and a heartfelt thank you for your trust in 2024. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and continued success in the New Year!