Christmas is coming, and when you’re not admiring the pretty lights and dazzling trees, or browsing through the Christmas markets, it’s time to think about your appetite. If you’re not coming out of the holiday season a little bit heavier than you were before, then you’re doing the holidays wrong. After indulging in savoury classics like ham and turkey, don’t forget to try dessert. Thankfully, Melbourne is full of lovely bakeries and patisseries, serving up a wide range of Christmas desserts. From panettone to pudding, there’s heaps of amazing things to try. In no particular order, here are some Christmas desserts around Melbourne to add to your festive feast.
1. Tarts Anon
Beloved dessert shop, Tarts Anon, is pulling out all the stops for Christmas. For all of December, they’ve got a stacked festive menu, with flavours like Trifle Tart, Eggnog and Fruit Mince Tart, Candy Cane Tart and more. There’s also savoury options, including the Christmas Leftovers Tart. You can try them by the slice at their store, but for a larger serve, pre-ordering is recommended.
To check out the full Christmas menu, click here.
29A Gwynne Street, Cremorne VIC 3121 and 44 Sackville Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
2. Tokyo Lamington
Tokyo Lamington is spreading the Christmas cheer in Carlton with their range of festive-themed lamingtons. Treat yourself to tasty Christmas flavours, like Christmas pudding, fruit salad, gingerbread and candy cane lamingtons. For something different, you can also try yuzu fruit mince tarts or gingerbread persons. Explore their festive menu here.
258 Elgin Street Carlton VIC 3053
3. Piccolina Gelateria
Looking to impress your Christmas guests? Look no further than Piccolina’s Rocky Road Budino Di Natale. This massive gelato pudding serves 14 to 16 people. It features chocolate gelato, layered with caramelised peanut and vanilla bean marshmallow, fior di latte gelato with raspberry jellies and salted caramel gelato layered with malt crumble. The base is made from chocolate and raspberry mud cake, topped with dark chocolate sauce, raspberry marshmallow, gold crispies and more. This giant costs $120, and limited numbers are available to pre-order, for pick-up on December 23 and 24. Find out more.
Melbourne CBD, Richmond, Collingwood, Hawthorn, St Kilda and Chadstone
4. Miss Trixie Drinks Tea
Alice Bennett of Miss Trixie Drinks Tea has created heaps of marvellous Christmas-themed desserts for you to choose from. Feast on cakes themed after candy canes, mistletoe, and ugly Christmas sweaters, as well as Miss Trixie’s classic pun cakes, with messages like ‘Claus for Celebration’ and ‘Berry Christmas’. If you don’t feel like cake, there’s also festive cookies and gingerbread slices. See the full range here.
Order online for delivery or pick up from the Co. Bake Space at 239 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121
5. Glazed Gluten Free
Want to indulge, but have dietary requirements? Look no further than Glazed Gluten Free in Elsternwick. All of the desserts at this patisserie are free from gluten, dairy and nuts, so everyone in the family can join in on the sweet fun. This year, they’re serving up a festive black forest cake, a brownie in the shape of a Christmas tree, a festive fruit pudding and a box of gingerbread cookies. Order these goodies by December 14 for collection on December 22 and 23. See the range here.
Shop 2/1-3 Carre St, Elsternwick VIC 3185
6. Lune Croissanterie
Lune Croissanterie is keeping things festive this December with a whole range of Christmas pastries. Try their brand-new Christmas pudding, a pavlova croissant and a chocolate peppermint pain au chocolat. Pre-orders are available, and you can also find them in store. Learn more here.
119 Rose St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 and 835 High St, Armadale VIC 3143
7. Victor Churchill
Award-winning butcher and artisan grocer Victor Churchill has plenty of delicious Christmas desserts on offer, including a massive pavlova with mixed berries, Buche de Noel with chocolate & cherry, and a refreshing lemon meringue tart. These festive treats are available for pick-up for a limited time.
953 High St, Armadale VIC 3143
8. To Be Frank
To Be Frank is serving up a wonderfully fluffy panettone. Their traditional panettone is made with organic sultanas and house-made candied orange. This bakery also has other desserts available for Christmas, including traditional fruit mince pies and pistachio & cherry tart. Pre-orders are available for pick-up from their Collingwood and Elsternwick stores. See more here.
Shop 1/4 Bedford St, Collingwood VIC 3066 and 24-26 Riddell Parade, Elsternwick VIC 3185
9. Black Star Pastry
Black Star Pastry has got plenty of magical treats for you to enjoy this festive season. While their picturesque White Strawberry Watermelon Cake has unfortunately sold-out, you can still enjoy their Gingerbread Chiffon Cake, Christmas Cupcakes and mince tarts. See their range here.
Melbourne CBD, St Kilda and Chadstone
10. Penny for Pound
Penny for Pound has heaps of Christmas desserts for you to choose from. Indulge in their Summer Berries & Cream Christmas Wreath, a Tropical Christmas Trifle, Double Chocolate, Cherry & Almond Buche de Noel and more. Their Christmas range is available for pre-order, from now until December 24. Learn more here.
📍Richmond, Moorabbin and Camberwell
11. Brunetti Classico
Brunetti Classico is bringing back their decadent yule logs, with flavours like chocolate, matcha and biscoff & citrus. You’ll also find other festive treats, like a gingerbread house, panettone, plum pudding and more. Check out their full range here.
📍380 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
12. Sulhwa
This dessert store on Collins Street has a whole range of holiday specials for you to try. Treat yourself to an adorable Ice Bear mango mousse, hazelnut dacquoise shaped like a Christmas tree and a refreshing mango cake. See what’s available at Sulhwa here.
📍347A Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000