Christmas time is a time for feasting, that is without question. Gingerbread, cookies, rum balls – plus a warm mulled wine or fruity punch. Every year, many people impatiently look forward to Advent and Christmas and literally sweeten the wait by baking cookies and other delicacies in their own kitchen. Not only is it fun, but the little sweet pastries are also incredibly tasty and the perfect souvenir for friends, family, colleagues, etc. before or at Christmas.
Baking is not only very trendy, but is also subject to a number of trends every year. Just like with fashionInterior Designor other areas of the creative industry, there are now also fashion trends in the field of baking, which appear every MarchGermany's largest trade fair for creative baking and cake decoration CAKE DREAMSbe presented. The main aim here is creativity – and of course a taste that enchants the palate. So what are this year's baking trends for Christmas 2018?
Baking trends for Christmas 2018: Food trend from Morocco
The food and baking trends for 2018 are all about oriental cuisine from Morocco and so the exotic recipes should of course not be missing from this year's Christmas baking. Coconut in particular in all its variations is very popular and perfectly combines the typical Christmas aromas with exotic flavors. Classic coconut macaroons will be on the cookie plate this year, as will oriental variations with dried fruit, coffee spices or dates.
Rum balls are experiencing a revival
For a long time they hardly played a role at Christmas, but this year the rum balls are making a comeback. The small confectionery enchants in many different variations and can also be made from pure truffle without alcohol, so that your children do not have to go without the round delicacies. A chocolate cream or a little cream is also particularly popular as a filling for the rum balls. During the Christmas season you can also experiment with Christmas spices such as cinnamon and of course nuts. You can let your creativity run wild when it comes to decoration: grated chocolate, powdered sugar, coconut flakes or colorful sugar sprinkles make the rum balls a real eye-catcher on the Christmas-decorated table.
Low carb cookies to combat the Christmas pounds
Unfortunately, there is a catch to snacking during Advent and Christmas: every year, many people gain weight over Christmas and then have to struggle to get rid of the pounds afterwards. Skip the delicacies? That's still out of the question! Low carb cookies are a trend this year that could be the solution to your problem. They contain few carbohydrates and sugar - therefore a minimum of calories - and still taste delicious. From low-carb cinnamon stars to angel eyes and coconut macaroons to butter cookies and vanilla crescents, you can be sureThe right choice for every tasteincluded!
Baking trends for Christmas 2018: Vegan cookies are evolving
When it comes to health, vegans have been at the forefront of food trends for several years. However, vegan recipes have not been particularly popular in baking so far. The lack of butter, milk, etc. meant that many pastries from vegan cuisine tasted very dry and therefore, unfortunately, anything but delicious. In the meantime, vegan baking trends have evolved and numerous substitutes have been found for juicy delicacies, such as coconut milk. So if you (still) think that vegan cookies aren't tasty, you should convince yourself of the opposite this coming Christmas season and try a vegan experiment. How about vegan almond wedges or Spitzbuben, for example?
Rogues were, are and will remain a perennial favorite
Speaking of rascals: The classics with two, three or even more sticks and delicious jam should not be missing from any kitchen this year during the Christmas season. They are popular with all generations and are the highlight in every cookie bag. Feel free to get creative with the motifs - with stars, hearts, little Santa Clauses or animal motifs such as an elegant swan.
Because as we all know, twice is better...
...Spitzbuben are very trendy for a second reason: this year there is a desire for double-decker cookies in all conceivable variations. Two crispy cookies with a cream made from jam, cream, chocolate or blackcurrant jelly. Plus a pretty and delicious decoration made of chocolate icing or sugar sprinkles and of course the crunchy nuts on top - this year you can enjoy absolute freedom with double-decker cookies and are welcome to experiment wildly.
Cookie trend made from pseudo-cereals
Another trend has recently become noticeable in the 2018 Christmas season, namely that ofPseudogetreide. This is a type of ancient grain that is not considered a bread grain, but is primarily used in baked goods such as Christmas cookies. Examples of such pseudograins are buckwheat, amaranth and quinoa. What at first glance doesn't sound like delicious Christmas cookies, at second glance offers all sorts of possibilities for creative creations: buckwheat cookies, shortbreads made from buckwheat flour, chocolate-sesame cookies, coconut-amaranth cookies or chocolate-coconut-quinoa - Cookies with almonds are just a few ideas. Have fun baking, enjoy your meal and Merry Christmas! If you would like to get inspiration from CAKE DREAMS, tickets to the trade fair will be available on the site from November.
