Macphie insight | Top 3 sweet treats to beat winter blues

While it may only be October, advent calendars and Christmas decorations are taking pride of place on shop shelves. To help ease your customers in to the festive season, here’s our top three foodie treats.

1. ChocolaPanna cottate and pomegranate cheesecake
Beat the winter blues with this chocolate and pomegranate cheesecake. Chocolate is known to be mood boosting so whip up this quick and easy dessert to keep your customers merry and bright!

 

 

 

Ginger sensation 22. Christmas pudding ginger biscuits

While some will try to resist festive vibes in October, others will embrace the Christmas cheer with open arms! These cute Christmas pudding ginger biscuits are bound to crack a smile on even the hardiest of Scrooges!

Red velvet madeline 3

 

3. Red velvet madeleines

Ira Ockene, MD, a cardiologist at the University of Massachusetts Medical School concludes that winter eating is part of our primitive impulses urging us to stockpile for the cold months ahead. So as far as we’re concerned, that’s a great excuse to eat cake!

Madeleines are a hot topic in high-end London bakeries and delis so try out this red velvet recipe to stay ahead of the trend and offer your customers a quick pick-me-up during the chilly winter months!

For more recipe inspiration in foodservice and bakery, check out our recipes page or get in touch with your account manager today for support in festive menu development.