The holidays are finally here. Don’t have time for all the holiday baking? Consider stopping by Jerry’s Foods, Kowalski’s Market and Dorothy Ann Bakery for this delicious trio of holiday dessert ideas.
Traditional Holiday Croquembouche
This dessert from Jerry’s Foods is the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. The traditional French dessert features light and crispy cream-filled pastry balls, stacked to resemble a Christmas tree and decorated to fit your own unique holiday occasion. The mouth-watering cake is dusted in a coat of powdered sugar. Know when your holiday parties will be this year? Pre-ordering is highly recommended. Large $50 (serves up to 20–25), small $25 (serves up to 10–15). Jerry’s Foods, 7760 Hargis Parkway; 651.458.0240; jerrysfoods.com
Autumn Joy Cheesecake
The buttery maple-brown sugar frosting is literally the icing on this cake that’s actually two in one. The base is Kowalski’s rich and creamy signature cheesecake, topped with a fluffy, moist, lightly spiced and made-from-scratch pumpkin cake. It’s finished off with a dusting of finely ground pecans. This stunning dessert will be the showpiece of your holiday meal. $25.99. Kowalski’s Market, 8505 Valley Creek Road; 651.578.8800; kowalskis.com
Mixed Berry Holiday Log
A new twist on the traditional Yule log, this dessert features Dorothy Ann Bakery’s famous chocolate cream-filled log with new flavors, combinations and designs. The mixed berry holiday log starts with a deliciously moist white cake, layered with Swiss raspberry preserves and a creamy white chocolate mousse, all topped with mixed berries and rolled into a holiday log, garnished with special winter wonderland decorations. $35.50. Dorothy Ann Bakery & Café, 710 Commerce Drive, Suite 100; 651.731.3323; dorothyannbakery.com
