Top 5 Holiday treats currently in Toronto bakeries
Published December 23, 2024 at 12:20 pm
The peak of the holiday season kicks off this week in Toronto and to make things a little sweeter, some local bakeries have crafted a few special treats.
While the holidays often involve staying in your pajamas, a brisk winter walk to get something warm and sweet is sometimes the best way to spend time with friends and family.
Here is a short list of some bakers who have whipped up something special for the week of Christmas.
The Night Baker (College St, Yonge St and Danforth Ave)
Esteemed Toronto bakery The Night Baker is bringing an international flare to their festive treats this year.
Instead of the bland rhythm of shortbread and sugar cookies, the bakery launched its Puto Bumbong Cookie yesterday (Dec.22).
Inspired by famous Phillapino desserts, this rice cookie (which is gluten-free) includes coconut butter and brown sugar and is also served on a banana leaf.
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Emmer (Harbord Village)
This Harbord Village institution is commonly known for its fine balancing act of providing sweet and savory goods.
Launched earlier this month, Emmer’s take on holiday flavors is their twice-baked croissant, filled with chocolate, hazelnut frangipane (cream) and marmalade.
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Dressed with hazelnuts and cocoa powder, this is one festive treat that can’t be missed.
Broflour (Liberty Village)
Nestled in Liberty Village, this bakery is looking to supply sweet treats for the whole family with their galette de rois.
This massive pastry dish, which translates to ‘king cake’ is a French dish purpose-built to celebrate the 12th Day of Christmas.
Filled with Almond frangipane (cream) and baked apples, this dish is only available until noon on Christmas Eve and can feed your entire holiday gathering — and then some.
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Forno Cultura (King West)
Those chancing the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto this weekend will be pleased to see that Forno Cultura is excelling at Sicilian-style family baked goods.
Just in time the Christmas, the ‘Nott so Classic Panettone’ is a massive puffed pastry made with dried peach, raisins, currants and candied Sicilian oranges.
Complete with an almond meringue crust, this special treat can sustain family and guests alike.
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Bobbette & Belle (Lesliville/Queen St)
Bringing some of the most savory desserts to both the east and west sides of Toronto.
Bobbette & Belle is excelling at a holiday classic that is the perfect secret weapon for any festive gathering — the black forest cake.
Featuring four layers of chocolate/cherry-infused filling, this dessert, which by design always looks Christmassy, is the perfect companion for the chilly holiday season.
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