It’s only 10 days till Christmas! And what is Christmas without special treats? This holiday season, cook up a Christmassy spread and surprise your guests. For this edition of the Reels of the Week, My Kolkata picks six Instagram-inspired recipes that look too good to not try.
Quick Christmas treat
Need a quick hack to surprise the kids? These Santa biscuits are easy and look cute. All you need are store-bought biscuits, white chocolate, gems, and food colouring. This is a no-bake and no-oven recipe, so you can get the little ones involved to make it. Follow @hannahmarieden’s reel to get the full process. These cute Santas can be served with hot chocolate or cappuccino.
Gingerbread man puff pastry
Gingerbread cookies are a Christmas staple. But, have you thought of doing something more innovative with it? @f00dventures has a cute Gingerbread man puff pastry recipe that is a treat for the eyes. These little Gingerbread men are laid on chocolate bars and tucked into blankets made of puff pastry. A marshmallow is used like a pillow. For this, make your own gingerbread man or use store-bought ones. This sweet treat is perfect for Christmas dinners. Make this and watch your family and friends appreciate your cooking skills. Get the full recipe from the reel below.
Eggless rich Christmas cake
If Christmas for you means a rich plum cake, then try baking one on your own this time. It may not be quite an easy task to get it right the first time, but if you get a fool-proof recipe, you could still hit the bull’s eye. MasterChef @kirtibhoutika has shared a recipe for a moist and flavourful plum cake that even dry-fruit haters would love. Topped with chopped almonds, this cake looks heavenly.
Santa hat truffles
Why make boring truffles when you can make these cute Santa hat ones? @thelittlevlogofvegan shared a recipe for these cute truffles that give the ultimate Christmas vibes. This recipe can be a lifesaver if you do not have much time to whip up something Christmassy, but still want to make your spread look festive. With only a few ingredients, you can make these no-bake vegan truffles for a fun treat.
Christmas tree fruit salad
When it comes to a holiday feast, the salads often get ignored. But with @amandhalouise’s hack, you can even make a fruit salad look appealing. Get your hands on some seasonal fruits and put them up on a cone with the help of toothpicks. At the end, you have a big fun fruit salad Christmas tree ready to adorn your spread.
Christmassy deviled eggs
If you love playing around with simple ingredients to give them a different look, then these devilled eggs are a must-try. @purewowrecipes has turned boiled eggs into a work of art. The food content creator has cut the eggs into halves and used the yolk to make a cream out of them. With little food colour and garnish, these bite-sized wonders are showstopper party starters. Check out more in the reel.