Tassles, ornaments and lights are beautiful; however, in as much as they provide much-needed eye candy to a bare table, their edibility doesn't go beyond aesthetics.
This Christmas, create a beautiful and edible spread instead with homemade Pinoy treats like these:
1. Ensaymada
Add some cheesy Christmas cheer to your table with soft and fluffy ensaymada.
Cheesy Christmas cheer by Marishell Evangelista
Soft, fluffy and cheesy ensaymada. Source: Marishell Evangelista
Perfect for munching in between the several rounds of food you'll be having during dinner, or for snacking with tea or coffee after the main meal.
2. Petit Fours
Yes, Pinoy holidays mean food - lots of it. Yes, you will break that diet. And yes, you'll constantly run through your mental excuse of "It's Christmas anyway!" whenever you decide to take another bite of leche flan.
Sugar-free petit fours for diabetics Source: Gian Romulo Gonzalesten
Petit fours by Gian Romulo Gonzalesten Source: Gian Romulo Gonzalesten
Here's an edible, beautiful treat that'll have you defy guilt and shame (for the night at least) - bite-size, decadent chocolate petit fours with pistachios and cranberries made with Stevia.
3. Brazo de Mercedes cupcakes
Airy meringue cradling a sweet, almost gelatinous custard.
Airy meringue enveloping a decadent, almost gelatinous custard. Source: Emma Ocampo-Ramis
Homemade Brazo de Mercedes cupcakes by Emma Ocampo-Ramis Source: Emma Ocampo-Ramis
If after taking a bite of Brazo de Mercedes cupcakes, you don't end up closing your eyes and thanking the heavens that man invented dessert, you have no feelings. Your heart is made of stone. Sorry, not sorry.
4. Silvanas
Christmas in Australia is hot. It's sweltering. And yes, instead of snowflakes in the air, we're greeted by smoke and ash from the barbie.
Be sure to keep these in the freezer before serving. Source: Vien Reyes-Racasa
Classic and crisp homemade silvanas. Source: Raean Racasa
The great thing about these buttery and crisp silvanas is that they're almost like ice cream you can hold in your hands.
So, enjoy the hot winds and sunburn, and keep happy and cool with these buttery treats.
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