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Christmas treats to sell: what to make and how to plan
Christmas is the busiest season for homemade treats. The most ordered are the ones people give as gifts (panettone, mini panettone, panettone in a jar, truffles) and the ones that go on the Christmas table (flan, mini desserts, terrines). Below: what to offer, how to plan production and open recipes with exact measurements.
Homemade panettone, mini panettone and panettone in a jar
These are the most wanted for gifts and corporate hampers. Mini panettone and panettone in a jar give more units per bake; the 500 g panettone is the star of the table. Start the dough early and sort orders by delivery date.
Gift treats: truffles, bites and cookies
Panettone truffles, chocolate-dipped bites, Christmas cookies and fudge pack easily into small boxes and keep well — a simple way to start with little investment.
Desserts for the dinner: flan, mini desserts and terrines
Flan (whole or in jars), mini desserts in cups and sweet or savory terrines are ordered for the dinner itself. Agree on the pick-up day — they need the fridge.
How to plan production
Keep a short menu, set an order deadline and fixed production days. Work out the cost of each unit — ingredients, packaging and gas or power — before setting the price, and bake in batches.
Open Christmas recipes with exact measurements
Complete, open recipes from our collections — ingredients, quantities and step by step:
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Free · Christmas French Toast (Rabanadas)
Coconut Milk French Toast with Shredded Coconut
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Collections for your Christmas menu
- Natal Gourmet — 60 Christmas recipes featuring panettone, fillings, and festive sweets, with complete ingredients and preparation instructions.
- Mini Sobremesas Premium — 30 premium mini desserts in individual portions, from cups and mousses to cheesecakes and tartlets, with complete ingredients and preparation instructions.
- Pudins & Manjares Premium — 40 premium puddings and blancmanges + the 75 Gourmet Terrines included: 115 recipes with full ingredients and method.
- Terrinas Gourmet — 75 gourmet terrines for starters, appetizers and celebrations, with complete ingredients and preparation instructions.
- Finger Foods Premium — Finger food recipes, ready whenever you want them: canapés, bruschettas, tartlets, skewers and mini sandwiches.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Christmas treats sell best?
- The ones given as gifts — homemade panettone, mini panettone, panettone in a jar and truffles — and the ones for the dinner, like flan and mini desserts. Start with 3 to 5 options done well.
- How early should I start selling?
- Ideally, announce the menu in early November and close orders about a week before Christmas, so you can plan shopping and baking.
- Where can I find Christmas recipes with exact measurements?
- In the Viral Foods collections (viralfoodscollection.com): every recipe has exact measurements, step-by-step instructions and a photo, in an app. The open recipes on this page and the free collections can be read without paying.