Top 5 Christmas Delicacies – Have a Very Merry Christmas!

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Christmas is just over a month away so now is the time to start planning out all the delicious food you’re going to be cooking for yourself and your loved ones! After all, what’s Christmas without some Christmassy sweets and snacks, right? Known for its very unique and very yummy sweets, this jolly festival brings fun and joy to even those who don’t follow this faith. Christmas is a festival that is celebrated and enjoyed by one and all, and it’s just another excuse to ask for some scrumptious Plum Cake from your Catholic friends! Here we have the top 5 Christmas delicacies for you to cook up a storm!

Guava Cheese

Guava Cheese is one dessert that most Catholic households prepare around Christmas. Made of fresh guavas, Guava Cheese is a sinfully soft, fudge-like sweet that the kids will absolutely love! Main ingredients include fresh ripe guavas and sugar!
Cook time: Approx 40 minutes

Marzipan

Made of almonds, sugar, rose essence and egg whites, Marzipan is a sweet that can be used as fondant and icing for cakes. During Christmas, you’ll find these cute little sweets in shapes like fruits, veggies and even animals. Those are Marzipan shapes and they’re oh, so yummy!
Cook time: Approx 45 minutes

Jujups

Jujups are every kid’s delight! This chewy fruity candy is something that is not only a Christmas sweet but can also be eaten any other time. Super delish but quite a pain to master, Jujups are made of gelatine, fruit juices, food colouring and sugar.
Cook time: Approx 1 hour

Kulkuls

These curly bits of sweetened dough are an important part of the Christmas sweet platter. There are several versions of Kulkuls where taste is concerned; there are crunchy ones, with or without glaze, frosted and much more!
Cook time: Approx 1 hour

Plum Cake

A more traditional twist to Christmas is the very yummy plummy Plum Cake. Made of delicious plums, sugar, nuts and butter, Plum Cake is the reason many non-Catholics celebrate Christmas! Team it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and your super delicious dessert is ready!
Cook time: Approx 1 hour