The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Pastry lovers 2022
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for pastry chefs? Look no further; our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Pastry Lovers 2022 has got you covered!
From pastry chef tools to specialty ingredients, we offer creative suggestions that any pastry chef would be delighted to receive.
Pick out something special such as a KitchenAid mixer upgrade, cool molds and utensils, or even cookbooks! Our pastry chef Christmas guide offers an array of items that will spark the imagination of the pastry enthusiast and make them feel appreciated.
We guarantee your pastry loving special someone will have their holiday sweetened with one of these thoughtful gifts this season!
This guide has everything a pastry chef could ever want, from cookbooks to kitchen gadgets. No matter what your budget is, there's something here for everyone.
I independently research, test, and recommend the best products according to my experience as a pastry chef. (if any of the links donβt work in your specific country, please send me a message I will send find you one that does!)
Baking Gifts Under $25
Christmas is right around the corner and it can be tough to find the perfect gift for someone who loves baking. Whether you are shopping for a professional pastry chef or an enthusiastic home baker, this ultimate Christmas gift guide for pastry lovers has something special in store!
You don't have to break the bank either β there are great baking gifts available under $25 that will put a smile on your friend or family memberβs face.
Such presents may include whisk sets, kitchen scales, silicone spatulas, festive aprons or other gadgets. So go ahead and surprise someone with one of these thoughtfully chosen Christmas gifts!
An old but gold Bowl Scraper π₯£
Bowl scrapers are not very exciting, but what they lack in appeal is made up for by their versatility. These Ateco scrapers are my go-to's for my shaping & scraping needs!
A Fancy-Pants Whisk π¦
Looking for an easy way to reduce wrist fatigue during whisking? Look no further than the GIR Premium Stainless Steel Whisk!
With its smart design and optimal comfort, this whisk is perfect for anyone looking to whip something up real quick! Plus, its stainless steel construction means it's durable and easy to clean.
For the kitchen Scientist π©βπ¬
Small enough to fit in your pocket, this digital scale gives the precise measurement in grams, ounces, grains, pennyweights, troy ounces and carats. -Perfect for scaling those molecular recipes!
Our Flexible Friends
We all know how important it is to have the right tools for our kitchen, and silicone spatulas are certainly no exception. Inexpensive & infinitely useful, these make for a perfect gift.
A Pastry Bakers best friend π₯
These Perforated Baking Mats are a great addition to any kitchen. I think any pastry chef/ chef should have at least one! It was specifically made for tarts and Choux Pastry because the open mesh allows for air to circulate, and helps the retain its original shape after baking.
A Droppable Thermometer π«³
The digital thermometer is an essential tool in any kitchen and better so if itβs waterproof!! -Especially if you're clumsy like me and like to drop them into things on occasion... Use it for baking, cooking or taking the temperature when caramelizing sugar!
For Brulee lovers π₯
Whether you're caramelizing crème brûlée or searing sous vide fruit, the fine adjustment knobs on this trusty torch allow you to easily control the flame. Plus, the detachable head makes this a storage-friendly, portable option.
Liquid Joy π€©
Sometimes that double-shift warrants a little motivational pep talk. Plus you know you are anyway. π
Paring Perfection π
Looking for that perfect paring combination? This book contains 99 common flavours and grouped them into hundreds of pairings, each accompanied by an elegant, and often highly witty, mini-essay.
A Confortable Apron π©βπ³π¨βπ³
An apron is a go to gift for any chef. Having a stylish and comfortable apron will make any chef feel more confident and relaxed in the kitchen. Plus it's even got a little slot for recording your next Dessert creation!
Journal Your Creations π
This beautiful notebook from Moleskine is designed to be expanded and become an organized recipe book for all the sweet and savory recipes you want to prepare and re-prepare.
Hope Yule have a great Christmas πͺ΅
βBuche de Noelβ is a delicious alternative to traditional Christmas puddings. Why not gift this silicon mold in the hope they make you this delicious modern take on the classic?!
Baking Gifts Under $100
Whether it's a family friend, neighbour or loved one - buying the perfect Christmas gift can be tricky. With the Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Pastry Lovers 2022, you don't have to worry about finding something that won't break the budget.
For under $100, you could give the baker or pastry lover in your life an amazing subscription to join The Dessert Lab, an online community packed with recipes, and pastry contents. Or good gifts include a good pastry book full of delicious recipes and ideas. Or, give them something to help them level up their skills with a professional plating kit to ensure Instagram-worthy plates.
To take it one step further why not go for an isi siphon? It's sure to have them experimenting with new flavors and visual presentations and bring delight with every bite!
The Dessert Lab Annual Subscription π©βπ³
You didn't think that you'd make it through the entire Gift Guide without seeing TDL mention did you?!
Why not gift a pastry chef friend a whole year of access to The Dessert Lab and give the gift of knowledge & community?!
Sweet Science π
Interested in perfecting your dessert Caviar? Use this awesome kit to create hundreds of burning flavour balls in a flash.
Become a Plating Master π¨
Everything your pastry chef friend will need for plating a dessert, heβll find in this kit, from a sauce spoon for a coulis, to a fancy tweezers for adding the garnish.
Make Your Cake Standout π
We all know that the best gifts are ones you would have bought for yourself. But if your favorite person doesn't own any servingware, this is a great way to remedied them!
A Scale With Smarts π€
One tool that every baker should absolutely have is a great digital scale. I favor this one from OXO for its accuracy, ease of use, and thoughtful detailsβlike a pull-out face for better visibility when weighing large vessels.
Immersive Immersion πͺοΈ
Versatile and durable, this kitchen essential provides the high performance today's home chefs demand. From pureeing fruits to emulsifying ganaches to whipping meringues, this hand blender consistently delivers chef-caliber results.
You Can Have It All! π€²
If thereβs someone on your gift list who loves to bake, a new set of bakeware can be the perfect present.
39 pieces including baking tray, loaf pan, cookie sheet, whisk, spatulas, measuring cups.. and so much more!!
Basics & Beyond π₯
A favorite of serious chefs and passionate home bakers worldwide, The Professional Pastry Chef book offers comprehensive coverage of basic baking and pastry techniques, all presented in a fresh and approachable way.
4-For-The-Price-Of-One π«Ά
Four talented chefs (Ramon MoratΓ³, Josep Maria RibΓ©, RaΓΊl Bernal, and Miquel Guarro) in one book whose content is also distributed in four major thematic blocks: pastry, chocolate, desserts, and artistic. Technical information and detailed step-by- step instructions on chocolate tempering, chocolate emulsions, macaron making, dragees, chocolate bars, bonbons, marshmallow, jams, and any ideas to boost creativity.
Whipping Up A Storm β‘οΈ
Much more than a cream whipper, an efficient help for creative and professional cooking.
This Gourmet Whip Plus Siphon of ISI is a highly professional siphon, fit to prepare whipped cream, espumas, desserts, hot and cold mousse.
Baking Gifts $100 & More
Everyone who loves to bake and make confectionaries knows that sousvide precision cookers, ice cream machines and stand mixers can be invaluable tools in making delicious pastries.
All these items can be found here in our guide βUltimate Christmas Gift Guide for Pastry Loversβ, each one priced at $100 and more. From classic machines to the newest of innovations, all of your baking needs are covered here. Make sure to get yours now so you can have all the perfect ingredients on hand by Christmas time!
Precision Meets Simplicity π
A slim and stylish piece of cooking equipment that lets you precisely control the water temperature to make a perfectly cooked item every time.
Did you know you can even make an ice cream base & temper chocolate using a sous vide?
The Perfect Sous-Partner π€
If your giftee has recently gotten into sous vide cooking and/or are frequently frustrated with how quickly ingredients spoil, a suction vacuum sealer is worth adding to your to-buy list.
Dehydrated Delights β¨οΈ
Draw out the moisture of ingredients and more with this essential bit of kit. It's great for food preservation β or to experiment with new flavours.
Never-soggy meringue, anyone?
Herbs at Home πΏ
This indoor gardener is the perfect gift for any chef! Grow anything and everything. Whether it's herbs or vegetables - all in one spot without worrying about sunlight exposure or watering schedules and you'll get perfectly grown herbs & edible flowers every time.
Processor Perfection π
The perfect gift for any kitchen enthusiast! It's easy to use, has high-quality components that are dishwasher safe and can handle all of your processing needs with ease. Whether making something basic or complicated, this food processor will do everything from it at an affordable price point to boot.
No-Fuss Ice Cream π¨
I like the Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor for it's self-freezing capabilities and smaller, easy-to-store design. Another favorite is the Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor which boasts a myriad of options including 12 hardness settings and pre-cool and keep-cool options (plus its very own ice cream truck melody notifications, cute!).
Bean-To-Bar At Home π«
Chocolate is the best thing ever, so why donβt gift this chocolate Melanger to your friend, and ask them to make you the best bean-to-bar chocolate from scratch!? Win-Win!
An Incredibly Powerful Stand Mixer πͺ
The all-star appliance is a bakerβs best friend, making everything from bread to cookie recipes a cinch thanks to numerous attachments. This is most baker's go-to stand mixer. Need I say more?