It's the most wonderful time of the year—for indulging your sweet tooth! Spread some holiday cheer with these yummy holiday treats perfect for gifting or decorating your dinner table.
Sogno Coffee's Eggnog Cheesecake topped with fresh Whipped Cream and a Ginger Snap crust would would even make Scrouge smile. One bite delivers decadent layers of cheesecake with all the tastes of the holiday. ($35 at Sogno Coffee House, 425 Broadway, Westwood, 201-497-3628, serves 10-12)
Balthazar Bakery's Buche De Noel is not your typical Yule Log. Expect a light chocolate spongecake wrapped around mascarpone-chestnut cream and decorated with chocolate bark, marzipan pinecones and meringue mushrooms. ($65 at Balthazar Bakery, limited quantity available, orders must be placed by December 20th, 214 S. Dean Street, Englewood, 201-503-9717)
L'Arte della Pasticceria's Panettone is an old world specialty carried only during the holiday. Made with natural yeast, candied orange peel, vanilla bean, honey and raisins it's perfect as a gift or even to go with your morning coffee. (1 lb $15, 2 lb $26, call ahead to order (201) 934-3211, L'Arte della Pasticceria,107-109 E Main St, Ramsey)
Palermo's Bakery's 3D Christmas Tree Cake is filled with layers of vanilla sponge and chocolate fudge and is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. ($39.99 online only, order online here and pickup at one of Palermo Bakeries locations)
Keremo's Cupcakes is decorating adorable Christmas cupcakes for everyone on your list. ($8 each, order by December 22nd, Keremo Cupcakes, (201) 399-7373, 18 Union Ave, Cresskill)
Carlo's Bakery's cannollis are EVERYTHING, but this dipping tray makes for perfect sharing. ($29.95, serves 10-12, order online or at Carlos Bakery Ridgewood 12 Wisley Sq, Ridgewood, 201-962-9080)
