Make a list: Here are 7 sweet treats for the perfect Christmas dessert spread at any party

Do you feel the festive cheer in the air? Because we’ve arrived in the holiday season! The special time of the year where diet plans and calorie-counting go on vacation and we give ourselves some leeway to feast, drink and make merry.

There’ll be plenty of intimate year-end parties at home and you know what will make those soirees extra fabulous? A lavish Christmas dessert spread that’s chock full of the most indulgent treats and, of course, eye-catching log cakes.

In case you’re unsure on what you’d need to channel that holiday spirit, get your Notes app out, make a list and check it twice. You just need these seven indulgent items to assemble a Christmas dessert spread that will dazzle all your guests. And you can get these all on Grab!

1. Log cake

What it is: A festive party isn’t complete without this iconic Christmas dessert! Just as the name suggests, log cakes are usually decadent swiss rolls designed to resemble a tree branch and decorated with fruits. The best part: They come chock full of chocolatey richness!

Where to get it from: Popular local brand Cedele is known for its intricate and tasty cakes all year round. But for Christmas, it’s got the perfect seasonal special to be the starring centrepiece for your dessert table.

We’re talking about the velvety and indulgent peppermint chocolate flourless log cake, available on GrabFood for a promo price of S$72.

2. Cocoa drinks

What it is: What’s Christmas without a cup of cocoa to blanket you with the comfort of thick, rich chocolate? Be it hot chocolate or iced chocolate, sipping on a cup of cocoa is an experience that is perfect for the festive season.

Where to get it from: Well, Luckin Coffee has just the perfect cuppa for a huddle around the table after dinner while you have your intimate catch-ups with your friends. 

Included as a seasonal special from the increasingly popular Chinese brand, the creamy Merry Cocoa Christmas is a chocolate-infused cocoa drink that will hit you with the cosy warmth of Christmas. Best of all, it can be found on GrabFood for a promo price of S$6 (U.P. S$7.50).

What’s more, the brand has only just joined the GrabFood family and to celebrate, there will also be 20% off all of its drinks — so you can tailor different drink choices to your guests at a steal.

3. Eggnog

What it is: A fun Christmas dessert cocktail to make at home with basic ingredients: Eggs, cream, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and a stove. Oh, and of course, some booze. It’s a popular and creamy concoction that will stealthily get you intoxicated.

Where to get it from: Sure, the ingredients are easy to source, but is there somewhere you can get all the supplies in one swoop while you’re busy with prep and have no time to go out? 

The answer: A convenience store like Cheers, which is offering free delivery to your door with a minimum spend of S$32! Plus you can choose what spirit you want to toss into the mix — be it plain vodka or Bailey’s Irish cream, your choice.

4. Xmas confectionery

What it is: All the snacks you associate with Christmas because of popular culture: Cookies for Santa, gingerbread men, candy canes, and more. 

Where to get it from: Sure, flashier items such as the log cake would get more attention, but every party needs some snacks you can nibble on and Marks & Spencer has quite the array of cute Christmas-appropriate desserts.

That includes everything from English Christmas pudding and Italian panettone, to even a fun gingerbread house kit that you can build up together — how fun! Bonus on that: You even get a 15% off storewide promo only on GrabMart.

5. Ice cream

What it is: This isn’t strictly a celebratory Christmas dessert, but ice cream is a staple that will be sure to please the entire table.

Where to get it from: We recommend getting the Triple the Happiness Bundle (S$27.38, U.P. S$36.50) from The Ice Cream Store at 25% off.

The bundle comes with decadent choices of salted caramel brownie Peace Pop, S’mores cookie dough mix and a pint of Dublin Mudslide — all from everyone’s favourite ice-cream brand, Ben & Jerry’s. Plenty of choices for the table! Best part? You can still indulge on it yourself if there’s any left over in the freezer!

6. Dessert wine

What it is: A light and sweet sipper for after-dinner shenanigans. Usually an ice wine or a treacly moscato, but you can end the celebrations — and the year — with aplomb by breaking out a bottle of bubbly sparkling wine and popping it open, champagne-style! 

Where to get it from: For something that caters to everyone’s palates, you can get the festive wine bundle (S$99, U.P. S$165) from Wine Connection, which contains three different wines, at 40% off on GrabMart.

The bundle includes a bottle of prosecco, the equally effervescent Italian-made cousin to champagne that’s slightly more affordable, but gets you the same bubbly effect.

7.  More cake

What it is: You can never have enough cake. Who doesn’t love cake? In addition to log cakes, add more variety to your lineup with these snazzily dressed up options!

Where to get it from: If you want cake that adds pizzazz and colour into your dessert spread, then make use of Baskin Robbins’ 25% off all cakes promo on GrabMart to snag some vibrantly decorated ice-cream cakes. 

The brand is more commonly known for its ice cream but it’s a good choice for Christmas, since it also has some thematically fitting cakes such as the First Snowfall (U.P. S$128) or Angel (U.P. S$66).

(P.S. You can make sure everything is on time and save on delivery by planning ahead! Start ordering early and you can enjoy up to 40% off delivery fees with GrabFood Saver delivery — you only have to wait a little longer for your goodies to arrive!)

Of course, desserts aren’t the only thing you need to make a bangin’ party. For everything not food related, PayLater by Grab has plenty of options for entertainment (where the karaoke lovers at?), to spruce up your house a bit for guests, or even just to get little gifts for everyone.

The article is written in partnership with GrabFood and GrabMart.

For more ideas on what to eat, read our stories on how to make an easy but crackling roast pork for your parties and new places to explore in December while clearing your annual leave

The merchants mentioned in the article are available on GrabFood and GrabMart. You can also enjoy free delivery (up to S$3 off) with GrabUnlimited.