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Adelaide’s Best Christmas Desserts That’ll Wow the Table
Adelaide’s best Christmas desserts are decadent, stress-free, and sure to impress on the big day. No baking skills required.
Not everyone was born to whisk and fold, and sometimes Christmas sneaks up faster than you can preheat the oven. Lucky for you, we’ve tracked down Adelaide’s best festive desserts — perfect for last-minute grabs, sweet gifts, or just treating yourself this festive season. Whether you’re bringing them to the table or keeping them all to yourself, these treats are guaranteed to impress on Christmas Day.
Creme Brulee Tart
She’s glossy. She’s crackly. She’s everything your Christmas table deserves. Mascavado’s Creme Brulee Tart is back — made to order, limited for the season, and guaranteed to earn compliments. Or on the smaller side, try the nutty, festive Pistachio Tree or the spiced-sweet Gingerbread Danish for a table that’s as pretty as it is delicious.
Pre-order here.
Yule Log
If you’re all about the wow-factor, Shadow Baking’s Yule Log is your Christmas MVP. Layers of vanilla caramel, almond sponge, coconut whipped ganache, and caramelised croissant crunch come together under a crown of coconut chantilly and fresh red currants. It’s the kind of dessert people remember — and beg for next year.
Pre-order here.
Christmas Croissants
For festive brunch or a sweet pick-me-up while gift hunting, Jenny’s Bakery has your croissant fix. The Christmas Crack croissant is flaky, crackly, and unreasonably festive — filled with house-made salted caramel and salted caramel creme patissiere, finished with their signature crack.
Want a twist on the classic? The Pavlova croissant is back, better than ever: snowy meringue, fresh berries, silky cream, and buttery croissant layers that are flakier, creamier, and messier in all the right ways.
Available in store at Norwood, Keswick and Eastwood, and to pre-order here.
Christmas Classics
For the traditionalists, Perrymans Bakery has the lot. The Christmas Favourites Platter is a little bit of everything: traditional Christmas cake, mini fruit mince pies, and festive gingerbread — sweet, rich, and perfectly shareable.
And if you want a showstopper? Their full-size Christmas cake is a divine blend of dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and a secret mix of herbs and spices — basically, Christmas in a slice.
Gelato Panettone
This isn’t just panettone. It’s Bottega Gelateria’s panettone stuffed with gianduia gelato and almond praline, plus a custard gelato lightly kissed with homemade Vincotto. Finished with Belgian white chocolate and a raspberry crumble, it’s the festive dessert that turns your Christmas table up a notch.
Pre-order here.
Want more sweet inspiration? Dive into our guide to Adelaide’s best bakeries and holiday dessert spots — your Christmas cravings will thank you.
