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10 Pretty Christmas Desserts & Gift Sets To Make Your Guests Go 'Ooh So Cute How To Eat'

'Tis the season for feasting.

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Whether you're looking for a pretty addition for that Christmas lunch or dinner, or you're racking your brain on what to get for your loved ones, food is always a good gift idea during this time of year.

What better way to share the festive spirit with those around you than with a delectable gift set or pretty desserts from these 10 small local bakeries and businesses:

1. Three Wishes My

Normally specialising in four-inch cakes, this small online bakery has put together the cutest, colourful gift set for foodies this Christmas.

The set even comes with fun ornament shaker cookies filled with edible confetti!

The Christmas Gift Box includes:
– Ornament shaker cookie
– Matcha chocolate madeleine (using Niko Neko matcha)
– Gingerbread man
– Rudolph gingerbread cookie
– Homemade jam
– Meiji crackers
– High quality French rosebuds
– Personalised handwritten message

Early bird promo (ends on 6 December): RM68
Normal price: RM75

Place an order by dropping them a message on Instagram.

2. Pin By Evelyn

Known for their delicious choux pastries, Pin By Evelyn has come up with six special Christmas flavours this year in several pretty sets.

The Christmas tree and wreath sets are perfect as delicious centrepieces for your festive get-togethers, while the boxes of choux make ideal gifts for loved ones.

Christmas wreath.

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Christmas tree.

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Box of six.

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Choux Christmas flavours.

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Christmas wreath (RM65) – Comes with eight mini choux pieces and edible decorations. You can choose up to three flavours.

Christmas tree (RM130) – Comes with 11 regular choux pieces and edible decorations. You can choose up to three flavours.

The box of six (RM50) – Comes with six regular choux pieces.

Place an order by dropping them a message on WhatsApp.

3. Happ Café

Happ Café is offering two Christmas gift sets this year, all wrapped in the prettiest festive packaging.  

All of the desserts are handmade with no preservatives and are made less sweet to balance out the non-stop feasting you're probably going to enjoy throughout December. 

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Merry-Go-Round (RM168)
– Carousel music box
– 7 cinnamon palmiers
– 7 cranberry chocolate chip cookies

Christmas House (RM75)
– 12 cinnamon palmiers
– Free exquisite gift box
– Free message card

Place an order by dropping them a message on Instagram.

4. Baker Next Door KL

Starting 1 December, this small café in Desa ParkCity will be offering festive-decorated pies that are too cute to resist!

Though their pies are usually decked in fresh fruit and cream, these ones will also be topped with endearing Christmas ornaments that'll add a pop of colour and cheer to any dining table.

For something larger to share, check out their '7 Days' dessert topped with strawberries, blackberries, and cherries on a rum, cranberry, raisin, and sultana almond sponge.

The pies are only available for walk-in customers while stocks last. Each one costs anywhere between RM18 and RM36, while the 7 Days dessert is priced at RM330.

Check out their store in Desa ParkCity:
Lot FF-30, 1st Floor, 5, Persiaran Residen,
Desa ParkCity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours:
8am – 10pm (Daily)

Check out more options on their Instagram.

5. Sweet Side Bakery

Run by a family of mums, daughters, and nieces, Sweet Side Bakery brings a variety of sugary festive treats this Christmas, from brownies to cookies, macarons, and cakes!

Christmas Dessert Box
Medium box (RM65):
– 2" x 2" red velvet cake
– 2" x 2" chocolate cake
– 6 gingerbread macarons
– 100g ginger thins
– 100g chocolate chip cookies
– 100g chocolate coconut bars

Large box (RM125):
– 4" x 2" red velvet cake
– 4" x 2" chocolate cake
– 15 gingerbread macarons
– 200g ginger thins
– 200g chocolate chip cookies
– 200g chocolate coconut bars
– 200g butter cookies
– 200g almond cookies

They also have 20, 50, and 100-piece macarons, cupcakes, brownies, and pretty Christmas cakes available.

Place an order by dropping them a message on Instagram.

6. xiao by crustz

If you have no time to shop for a gift, head over to xiao by crustz's website to place an order for one of their adorable Christmas dessert sets. They also provide delivery services so you won't need to worry about picking it up. 

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Winter Wonderland.

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Santa's Workshop.

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AZALEA gift box.

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The Santa's Workshop (RM105) and Winter Wonderland (RM105) gift sets each come with a set of four Petit Gâteau (a French word for small cakes) of your choice.

The AZALEA gift box (RM198) consists of five Petit Gâteau, as well as five assorted macarons all packed in a wooden box.

You can also get ice cream and alcoholic ice cream versions online.

Place an order here.

7. Elevete Patisserie

Elevete Patisserie has outdone themselves again this year with their Christmas collection. If you're having guests over or heading to a Christmas party, these make wonderful desserts to share.

Mini Gâteaux De Voyage Trio.

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Christmas Log Cake and Macaron Wreath (sold separately or together as the Holly Jolly Gift Set).

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Christmas Designer Cupcakes.

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Christmas Celebration Set.

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Mini Gâteaux De Voyage Trio (RM150):
– Raspberry Kaffir Lime Pound Cake with Raspberry Jam, Lime Glaze (0.5kg)
– Grandma's Fruit Cake with Biscoff Ganache, Apricot Glaze (0.6kg)
– Sticky Date Pudding with Soft Caramel, Caramel Chocolate Glaze (0.5kg)

Christmas Log Cake (RM120):
– A moist chocolate cake with Elevete's signature salted caramel buttercream rolled, covered with rich dark couverture chocolate frosting.

Macaron Wreath (RM130):
15 pieces of macarons with cherries and blueberries.
The macaron flavours include rose lychee, salted popcorn, and red velvet.

Christmas Designer Cupcakes (RM120):
– 3 pieces of Pandan Gula Melaka Cupcakes
– 3 pieces of Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes
– 3 pieces of Butterscotch Cookies Cupcakes
– 3 pieces of Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes

Christmas Celebration Set (RM430):
– Christmas Macaron Tower of 30
– Christmas Stacked Nutella Brownies
– Christmas Black Forest Cake Bites

Place an order here.

8. Littlepeople

This small, hidden coffee place in Old Klang Road is known for their handmade pasta. This time around, they're also offering cute Christmas gift sets, including gingerbread cookies and more. 

Christmas Cookies Box (RM78):
– 1 Christmas Cookie Box with assorted festive cookies
– 2 Gingerbread cookies
– Christmas card
– Littlepeople Santa Pass*

Christmas Wonderful Set (RM128):
– 1 Christmas Cookie Box with assorted festive cookies
– 2 Gingerbread Giant cookies
– Santa's Travel Luggage (1 Charcoal Matcha Roulade and 1 Wakatake Triple Matcha Cheesecake)
– Christmas card
– Littlepeople Santa Pass*

*Enjoy 5% off when you visit @littlepeople @littlepeopleco__ forever with the Santa pass

Order now via +6012-7707047.

9. Troublebaker

Popular for their rose-shaped apple pies, Troublebaker is also selling the yummiest chocolate caramel pecan slices to grace the dessert table. These slices are great if you're having friends over or need to bring something to a Christmas potluck, as they are easy to share.

You can also get a selection of cookies iced with Christmas fondant designs.

Chocolate pecan slices – RM100 for 49 pieces

Four-inch rose apple pie
– RM40

Christmas fondant cookies:

– Box of 12 (RM70)
– Box of 18 (RM85)
– Box of 25 (RM125)

Place an order by dropping them a message on WhatsApp.

10. Crunchie Co

This has got to be hands down the cutest advent calendar ever! Count down to Christmas with a chocolate a day specially handcrafted by Crunchie Co in adorable Christmas designs. They make such great gifts too!

Each box (RM198) comes with 25 different handcrafted gourmet chocolates.

Place an order by dropping them a message on Instagram.

Looking for more than just food? Here are Christmas gifts you can get instead:

Christmas markets are happening around KL throughout December:

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