10 Festive Foods Everyone Is Obsessed With This Christmas

Christmas baking and holiday food trends are exploding across Countries — and this year’s favourites are all about simplicity, creativity, and stunning presentation. Below are the 10 festive foods everyone is loving, complete with easy instructions.

1. Hot Chocolate Bombs

Super fun, melts beautifully, kids love them.
Instructions:

  1. Melt chocolate and coat silicone sphere molds.
  2. Let set, then fill with cocoa mix + mini marshmallows.
  3. Warm the edges and seal two halves together.
  4. Drizzle with chocolate and sprinkles.
  5. Drop into a mug and pour hot milk over it.

2. Christmas Butter Boards

Viral, easy, and perfect for parties.
Instructions:

  1. Spread softened butter onto a wooden board.
  2. Top with herbs, nuts, cranberries, honey, or jam.
  3. Add flaky salt and edible glitter if desired.
  4. Serve with warm bread, crackers, or pretzel sticks.

3. Christmas Grazing Boards

Beautiful, customizable, and crowd-pleasing.
Instructions:

  1. Choose a theme — cheese, dessert, or hot chocolate.
  2. Start with large items (cheeses, bowls, cookies).
  3. Fill gaps with nuts, fruits, chocolates, candy canes.
  4. Add greenery (rosemary sprigs) for a Christmas look.

4. Gingerbread House Cookies

Easier than full gingerbread houses, very Pinterestable.
Instructions:

  1. Mix gingerbread dough or use store-bought.
  2. Cut small house shapes using a template.
  3. Bake and cool completely.
  4. Decorate with icing, sprinkles, and mini candies.

5. Peppermint Bark

Classic, budget-friendly, takes 10 minutes.
Instructions:

  1. Melt dark chocolate; spread onto a lined tray.
  2. Let partially set. Add a layer of white chocolate.
  3. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
  4. Allow to harden; break into pieces.

6. Air Fryer Christmas Sides

Crispy, fast, energy-saving.
Instructions (general):

  1. Chop potatoes, parsnips, or wrap sausages in bacon.
  2. Toss in oil, salt, pepper, garlic, or honey glaze.
  3. Air fry at 180–200°C for 12–20 minutes.
  4. Shake halfway through for even crispiness.

7. Red Velvet Christmas Cupcakes

Pretty, festive, and easy to decorate.
Instructions:

  1. Prepare red velvet batter.
  2. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake.
  3. Cool, then pipe cream cheese frosting.
  4. Decorate with sprinkles, mini candy canes, or edible glitter.

8. No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

Quick, make-ahead, great for parties.
Instructions:

  1. Crush biscuits + melted butter for the base.
  2. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and whipped cream.
  3. Layer base, filling, then toppings in jars.
  4. Chill for at least 1 hour.

9. Cinnamon Roll Christmas Trees

Uses store dough, fun for kids, very aesthetic.
Instructions:

  1. Arrange cinnamon roll pieces in a tree shape.
  2. Bake according to package directions.
  3. Drizzle with icing.
  4. Add sprinkles or edible stars.

10. Edible Gift Jars

Affordable homemade gifts that look beautiful.
Instructions:

  1. Layer dry ingredients (cookie mix, brownies, cocoa).
  2. Add marshmallows, chocolates, or spices.
  3. Seal jar and tie with ribbon and a recipe tag.
  4. Gift to friends, coworkers, or neighbours.