Spot.ph went on the dessert trail to get you the best sweets for your sweet, sugar for your honey: Gorgeous gifts they’ll want to devour even after the season is over.
Dezato MochiTruffle-filled mochi balls are always a treat: there’s creamy, decadent chocolate ganache inside chewy rice pastry in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate with peanut butter or strawberry and white chocolate flavors. P220 for 1 dozen of bite-sized mochi and P395 for 1 dozen regular-sized mochi. To order, call 727-1229. Please place orders atleast 2 days in advance. Image from dezato.multiply.com
Supreme Brazo Bars by Ces LopezIndulge anyone with a sweet tooth with these brazo bars – with custard sandwiched in between meringue buns. A box of six is P130 for the classic flavor and P180 for the flavored bars. Available at Parvati, Ground Floor (beside Gourdo’s), TriNoma Mall, Quezon City or call 722-5638 or 359-3001. Image from Ces Lopez Brazo Bar’s Facebook page.
Plants vs. Zombies cupcakes Bring the Plants. Vs. Zombies fun to your holiday celebration with these cupcakes. P100 each from Little Miss Oc’s Kitchen. For orders, call (0917) 8126844; orders should be placed 1 day in advance.
Angry Birds CupcakesYou know which friends to give these cupcakes to-game addicts who can’t keep their eyes off their computers because of Angry Birds. P100 each from Little Miss Oc’s Kitchen. For orders, call (0917) 812-6844; orders should be placed 1 day in advance.
Empire MacaronsGift these pretty, pastel-colored cream-filled sandwiches that hit the sweet spot. In flavors like white chocolate, cookies n’ cream, triple chocolate, pistachio, green tea chestnut and red bean black sesame, you can never have one too many. Empire Macarons is at the Mercato Centrale at the Bonifacio Global City. To order, call 514-2546 or 0917-8861190. Image from empiremacarons.blogspot.com
Cookie JarHelp friends embrace their inner Martha Stewart with this cute cookie jar–filled with pre-mixed cookie mixes in Cranberry Walnut (P260) and Crispy Chocolate (P220), Chocolate Chip (P220), Triple Chocolate (P220) and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip flavors (P220). To order, contact Rae Corpuz at 964-3947 or 0917-8301965, or email thecookiejarph@yahoo.com.
Custaroon PoppersYou can never go wrong with a custard and chocolate combo. A tub of Custaroon Poppers comes with bite-sized custard and macaroon balls coated in chocolate powder. A tub of 22 is P200. To order, call 0918-8282929; also available at Parvati, Ground Floor (beside Gourdo’s), TriNoma Mall, Quezon City
Gingerbread Houses by Sugar and Spice Classic gingerbread houses can make even the biggest Grinch embrace the season’s frivolities. Available at Sugar and Spice: P450 for the log cabin and P550 for the Victorian gingerbread house. Call (0917)528-0322; orders should be placed 2 days in advance.
Sylvanna BombsSweet treats will put anyone in a holly jolly mood. Sylvanna Bombs from Little Miss Oc’s Kitchen, (0917) 8126844. Pistachio Sylvannas is at P750 (30 pieces); Almond Sylvannas is at P700 (30 pieces); and Cashew Sylvannas is at P600 (30 pieces)
Bizu JamsSpread festive cheer around the holiday buffet tables with these sweet (P275 per bottle) and savory (P295 per bottle) jams from Bizu.