Christmas Specialties 2020
The Claim’s Christmas Cookie Platters
We have chosen our best and most beautiful Christmas cookies for these platters.
Queen’s shortbread – made with high quality, high fat butter – the traditional Scottish style cookie is made with a recipe from the kitchens of Buckingham Palace and the quality reflects that…you have to try them to believe how good they are.
Linzer cookies – hazelnut cookies sandwiching raspberry jelly – beautiful AND delicious
Whipped shortbread – soft and buttery and melt in your mouth
Cinnamon palmiers – delicious buttery puff pastry baked with sugar until crisp then dipped in chocolate
Romais – piped shortbread with a caramel nut centre – over the top!
Amarettis – a smaller version of the ones we sell all year – meringues sandwiching buttercream
Sampler (14 pieces) – $24.50
Small (32 pieces)-$48.50
Large (50 pieces)-$75
ALL OF THE COOKIES ON OUR CHRISTMAS PLATTER WILL BE AVAILABLE IN A LARGER SIZE FROM OUR SHOWCASE
NEW!!
BETE NOIR (THE BLACK BEAST)
An intense and satisfying chocolate experience. We use top quality Belgian chocolate (Callebaut 72% & 60%), embellish it with rich and compatible flavours (whiskey, orange & white pepper) lighten it with eggs and bake it just until set. This is fabulous as a dessert served with whipped cream and fresh berries or as one of those things you sneak a “small piece
in our showcase or place an order
Introductory pricing $34.95/cake
Panneforte
Italian for “strong bread”. This is a traditional Christmas treat that is a cross between a nutty fruitcake and a candy with just a hint of pepper. Sensational!
6″ cake~$29.95
Spiced Nuts
These are exceedingly popular both with staff & customers! A combination of 5 nuts roasted in a spiced salty-sweet coating. Caution, these may be addictive!
$16.95/pound – $8.50/half pound
Traditional Butter Tarts
Our own crust filled with Chef Cat’s personal recipe. You’ll want to come back for more!
$42/dozen – available individually in our showcase
Rumballs
Cake crumbs liberally spiced with dark rum and rolled in chocolate powder. These are moist and boozy and very, very good.
6 for $10.25 – available individually in our showcase for $1.99 each
Traditional Tourtière
Our version of the French Canadian pork & potato pie. It’s simply and subtly spiced with allspice & cloves. This makes a great luncheon dish or Christmas Eve meal. Served with our house made wild cranberry chutney.
$9″ pie~$29.50
Our own handmade chocolate
Come in and see our selection of holiday themed Belgian chocolate. Santas, trees and “gingerbread” houses as well as an assortment of truffles & bonbons. A beautiful and delicious addition to your Christmas.
priced by weight
Wild Cranberry Chutney
Our popular wild Yukon cranberry chutney by the jar. A great addition to your Christmas turkey or served with cheese & crackers.
Priced by size
Buche de Noel
2020 sees a return to our original Yukon log. This is a chocolate cake rolled around a rich chocolate mousse. It is a visual treat and an excellent ending to a holiday meal. They are also a great indulgence with coffee in the afternoon!
$80/cake
White Chocolate Cranberry Cointreau Cheesecake
This season’s cheesecake is made silky with the addition of white chocolate. We top is with a wild cranberry, Cointreau sauce. Also available in gluten free version.
9″ – $75 – serves 8-16 depending on slice size
11″ – $90 – serves 12-24 depending on slice size