GAIL’s unveils Christmas menu with new festive bakes and tempting drinks vary

GAIL’s is getting into the festive spirit early with a new Christmas menu featuring sticky toffee madeleines, turkey treats and a trio of tempting white chocolate drinks

Christmas has come early for foodies, with GAIL’s unveiling a festive menu. The new range is packed with sweet treats, comforting bakes and some rather tempting new drinks.

The bakery chain’s Christmas offering features a mix of brand-new creations and returning seasonal favourites, alongside a trio of white chocolate drinks. Among the new additions are Sticky Toffee Madeleines, which put a festive twist on the classic French bake.

Made with a date-based batter and warming spices including cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and clove, they also have a hint of coffee. The madeleines are tossed in butterscotch sauce while still warm before being finished with flaked salt.

Those after something savoury can try the Cavolo Nero Garlic and Pesto Bun. The brioche dough is layered with cavolo nero and pecan pesto, ricotta, alpine Gruyère and spinach, before being coated in Gruyère and sourdough breadcrumbs. It is then brushed with garlic and herb butter straight from the oven.

GAIL’s has also given two festive favourites a makeover this year.

The Turkey and Swiss Cheese Sandwich now features shredded turkey thigh and breast instead of slices, served in a freshly baked cream bun with bacon jam and chipotle mayonnaise.

Meanwhile, the Turkey Hand Pie has been updated with pulled turkey, caramelised onions and a gently spiced redcurrant glaze.

But it wouldn’t be Christmas without some familiar favourites, and GAIL’s is bringing back its popular Mince Pies, Panettone Slice, Christmas Bun, Ricciarelli and Iced Penguins.

There is also plenty for those with a sweet tooth to sip on, with three new white chocolate drinks joining the menu.

The range includes a Salted White Hot Chocolate, White Chocolate Mocha and White Chocolate Matcha, all made using a new syrup developed with GAIL’s chocolate partner Xoco.

The syrup uses cocoa butter sourced from cacao grown and fermented directly by Xoco’s partner farms.

Coffee fans can also get their hands on the new Black Forest Cold Brew, combining cold brew coffee with cherry purée made from real fruit and a hint of star anise. It is topped with vanilla bean cream and cocoa powder.

Catie, Head of Food at GAIL’s, said: “Christmas is one of our favourite times to develop the menu because there’s so much nostalgia around the food people love.”

She added that the team wanted to balance familiar festive favourites with something new for customers to try.

Alongside the menu, GAIL’s is launching its Christmas Gift Shop, featuring pantry products, homeware, gifts and hampers.

The festive menu and gift shop both launched on November 5.

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