Tasty Christmas desserts that you can order for delivery or takeaway

Whether you're a boot nation-born traditionalist who grew up with this beloved treat or you've only recently dug your fork into the panettone craze, there's no doubt about it: an Italian Christmas spread isn't complete without one. If you're looking for something special this year, you'll want to check out the Olivieri range, which the DOC Gastronomia crew has exclusively imported to its delicatessens for over a decade. Olivieri 1882 is an artisan bakery located in Arzignano (in the Veneto region of Italy), famous for churning out traditional Italian family recipes for over 140 years. This award-winning panettone is made from a natural sourdough starter, completely without preservatives. It's premium with a capital P – think 5 Crown sultanas, bourbon vanilla and artisan butter, and you can take your pick of the classic option, chocolate, gianduja, caramel or other flavours. Pair it with a shot of espresso and we can't think of a sweeter festive brekky come Christmas morn. The panettone range is available for purchase online or via pick-up from the Carlton and Mornington stores.

The legendary pastry masters at Richmond's Penny for Pound have been busy rolling dough and making all manner of delicious treats in time for this year's silly season. While you'll be tempted by their holiday cookies and table wreath cakes, you may just want something simple to make an end-of-meal statement. If that's the case, you can't go wrong with their gorgeous Christmas trifle. Made with a twist, it's a multi-layer beauty of cherry jelly, pistachio custard, raspberry cream, vanilla sponge and berry compote. Topped with fresh cherries, pistachio meringue kisses, berries and white chocolate stars, it’s the perfect way to end a lavish festive meal. You can get your hands on one here.

It’s anyone’s guess whether Melbourne will get a hot Aussie Christmas Day this year. Come rain, hail or shine though, Piccolina’s exclusive Golden Bauble Budino di Natale made (mostly) of gelato will make a beautiful centrepiece. The gelato geniuses have reimagined one of thier most coveted flavour combos (peanut, caramel and chocolate) for what could perhaps be their most exciting festive pudding to date. Aptly named 'the Golden Bauble', the handmade dessert features peanut butter stracciatella gelato layered with caramelised white chocolate aero and caramelised peanut, dulce de leche gelato layered with chocolate fudge brownie, peanut torrone centre, crispy chocolate base, topped with dark chocolate sauce and a golden peanut popping candy bauble. It serves about 16 people for just $132 and comes in a locally handmade stoneware bowl and limited edition Piccolina canvas bag. Check it out online.

Tarts Anon specialise in tarts, so you know these will be pretty perfect. They’ve gone ahead and tarted up Christmas with flavours like trifle, chocolate peppermint and cherry gingerbread (plus even a savoury Christmas ham version!), all of which are available at the Collingwood and Cremorne stores and online. 

Love cherries, pineapple and all things summer fruits? Indulge in Stokehouse's refreshing tropical take on the traditional Christmas pudding this year, which comes ready-made with at-home instructions and the pastry chef's special brandy custard recipe to accompany. For the first time ever, three lucky customers will discover a hidden golden mandarin within their pudding – and win a $200 Stokehouse dining voucher to enjoy in the new year. Your Stokehouse pudding can be picked up at the restaurant from Monday to Sunday until 6pm in the lead-up to Christmas, with final collection on Christmas Eve. It's $75 and available to order now – now that's a Christmas miracle right there.

Bread Club has promised a pie that will please both hardcore fruit mince fans and those who usually turn their nose up at the traditional treat. The French-owned bakery has made its mince with an unusual mix of rhubarb, sour cherry and beetroot, creating a sweet-but-tart filling packaged in cracked, buttery pastry. Sultanas and currants are still present, but far less overpowering than usual, making rhubarb the star of the dish. Pies come in packs of six for $26 each. Online orders are open now, so start stocking up!

Le Yeahllow’s highlight this festive season is the Merry Berry Christmas Cake. Inspired by a festive fruit basket, the creation brings together a fluffy chocolate sponge, vanilla white chocolate cream and a tangy mixed berry compote – all topped off with rich Valrhona 62% dark chocolate, whipped ganache and seasonal fruits. The cake is available in both five-inch ($95) and seven-inch ($119) sizes. Check out Le Yeahllow's full Christmas collection here.

Melbourne bakery queen Phillippa Grogan has launched her highly anticipated Christmas range, and you can find all sorts of goodies on the website including gingerbread Christmas trees, shortbread and mouthwatering mince pies, but it's her traditional plum pudding that steals our heart this year. It's loaded with Phillippa’s own candied orange peel, Australian vine fruit, spices, brandy and a touch of suet for a lighter texture. View the entire Christmas collection at the website.

Are these the best festive mince tarts in Melbourne? We reckon so. Morning Market's contain and intoxicatingly fragrant of organic apples, currants, brandy, pastis and warm spices that have macerated together for months. Plus, aren't they so pretty? Grab whole box of 'em for just $29! You can order them for pick-up from the Fitzroy or Prahran store.