Penny for Pound’s Christmas Comeback Has Us Weak at the Knees (and the Waistband)
Melbourne’s pastry cult, Penny for Pound, has officially dropped its Christmas Collection, and it’s causing a minor festive frenzy. Forget fruitcake and supermarket pav. This is Christmas, the Melbourne way.
Every December, locals queue like it’s Black Friday at a butter factory, hoping to score one of Penny for Pound’s limited-edition creations. This year’s line-up? Equal parts nostalgia, sugar and absolute chaos for anyone trying to “be good before the holidays.”
Let’s talk trifle.
The Summer Christmas Trifle is back and bigger than your aunt’s opinions on politics. It’s got layers of mango and passionfruit jelly, curd that could make a grown man cry, sponge soaked in passion syrup (yes, that’s a thing), and clouds of mascarpone chantilly. It’s finished with meringue kisses and white chocolate stars, and it even comes in a glass bowl you can keep, ideal for pretending you made it yourself later.
Rudolph’s had a glow-up.
The Rudolph Bûche de Noël is the kind of dessert that’ll make kids squeal and adults quietly plan their second slice. It’s built on a chocolate pistachio brownie base, wrapped in raspberry cream and milk chocolate mousse, then glazed and finished with a shiny red nose. It’s a log, it’s a cake, it’s Christmas magic—don’t overthink it.
Cookies for the overachievers.
Then there’s the Festive Cookie Collection, because sometimes you just need a tin full of joy (and six types of biscuits). Expect everything from soft gingerbread and florentines to salted choc-chip classics. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or “accidentally” finishing solo before anyone else gets home.
And yes, the mince tarts.
The Fruit Mince Tarts are buttery, boozy, and bursting with brandy-soaked fruit and caramelised apple. Add a dollop of their vanilla custard and call it a balanced meal. I mean, t’s Christmas - no one’s judging.
Orders are now open online, and you’d be wise not to dawdle. Penny for Pound’s festive drop is as limited as your patience on Christmas morning. Whether you’re hosting, gifting or panic-ordering dessert because you forgot the pavlova, they’ve got your back (and your sweet tooth).
Christmas at Penny for Pound:
- Trifle – $135 (serves 15–20, bowl included)
- Rudolph Bûche de Noël – $82 (serves 8–10)
- Festive Cookie Tin – $62
- Fruit Mince Tarts – $24.50 (six-pack, custard $16)
Pre-order via pennyforpound.com.au
or swing by their Richmond, Camberwell or Moorabbin spots.
Because nothing says “holiday spirit” like fighting your family over the last shortbread.
Melbourne’s pastry cult, Penny for Pound, has officially dropped its Christmas Collection, and it’s causing a minor festive frenzy. Forget fruitcake and supermarket pav. This is Christmas, the Melbourne way.
