Under the Christmas Tree’s 2024 Christmas taste test results are in. We’ve compared some of the best festive foods to help you find this year’s best food and fizz.
‘Tis the season to be jolly and indulge in our Annual Taste Test Winners of 2024, where every bite was like a gift under the Christmas tree, and each sip was akin to caroling in your mouth!
This year, the culinary contenders didn’t just deck the halls; they decked our palates with flavours so festive, that they could make Frosty the Snowman melt with delight. From mince pies that jingled all the way to desserts that could’ve been baked by Mrs Claus herself, we’ve seen treats that would make even the elves put down their toys to grab a taste.
Mince Pie Winner: Iceland Luxury 6 Butter Mince Pies, BUY HERE
When it comes to choosing our top pick, we all have to agree that each bite should feel like a taste of Christmas magic—and Iceland’s mince pies deliver that perfectly! Each mouthful captures the spice of the season. Heaped with tasty plump fruits that were not too sweet but sweet enough and a good kick of booze. It’s official: these mince pies are our holiday champions!
SEE ALL MINCE PIE WINNERS HERE
Christmas Cake Winner: Sainsbury’s Frosty Iced Fruit Cake, Taste the Difference
The star of the show? It’s got to be Sainsbury’s Christmas cake! Dressed with beautiful frosted snowflakes and a sprinkle of gold stars, it’s almost too gorgeous to eat—almost! As soon as you open the box, the rich scent of brandy and vine fruits fills the air, setting the holiday mood. This cake slices like a dream, holding together perfectly without any sticky mess. Inside, you’ll find a moist, fruit-packed wonderland with every bite full of plump, evenly distributed fruits. A true festive delight and a well-deserved winner in our book!
SEE ALL CHRISTMAS CAKE WINNERS HERE
Christmas Centerpiece Winner: Tesco Candy Cane Celebration Cake £14 – BUY HERE
Tesco’s Candy Cane Celebration Cake is our winner! This beautiful cake was decorated with Christmas trees, cane canes, and sprinkles, and would look oh so festive as any Christmas centerpiece. With three layers of vanilla sponge, filled with vanilla frosting and raspberry jam, this cake was the perfect balance between sweet and raspberry jam gave a nice counterbalance – just everything you would want in a cake for Christmas.
SEE ALL CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE WINNERS HERE
WINNER: Exceptional by ASDA Luxury Christmas Pudding 800g £8 – BUY HERE
ASDA’s Exceptional Luxury Christmas Pudding has been matured for 12 months and is packed full of vine fruits, almonds, Cognac, rum, brandy, and sherry. This was our winner of the Christmas puddings as it was the perfect balance of fruits with almonds and of course had plenty of rum, Cognac, brandy, and sherry throughout with a little bit of cream or ice cream would be ideal for any Christmas pudding fan – perfect for after Christmas dinner.
SEE ALL CHRISTMAS PUDDING WINNERS HERE
Christmas Fizz Winner: Sainsbury’s Prosecco Rosé Brut Millesimato, Taste the Difference 75cl, £12 – BUY HERE
We’ve crowned this gorgeous rose petal pink Prosecco Rosé as our fizz taste test winner! With its delightful fruity notes of juicy white peach, fragrant wild strawberries, and zesty citrus, it’s like a holiday party in a glass! The best part? It’s a fantastic price, so you can enjoy more than one glass without breaking the bank. Plus, it’s not overly strong, making it perfect for festive toasts and cheerful gatherings. Raise a glass and celebrate the season!
SEE ALL CHRISTMAS FIZZ WINNERS HERE
We hope we’ve made your 2024 Christmas food buying a whole lot easier with our tried and tasted taste test winners. Congratulations to all of our winners!
