100+ Thermomix Christmas gift recipes: fan favourites
Thermomix fans are passionate about cooking, food, and family. It naturally follows that they/we are also generous with our Thermomix Christmas and gifting recipes. We find these recipes offered up by supportive members of the international 
forum community, by those who contribute to our facebook pages, and in various Thermomix recipe blogs. Our Thermomix friendships thrive with each culinary click we share.
A list of Thermomix gift recipes
In the comments section of this page, Thermomix owners have created a list of favourite gift recipe links to help with seasonal planning.
Add your favourite gift-recipe links by comment below. Link to your own recipe or someone else’s, just as long as the link points to a website or blog (links to facebook pages won’t work for this). Tell us what makes the recipe suitable for gifting and how you would package it for gifting. Recipe links will appear in the comments area after comments are approved by the spam filter.
What makes a good gifting recipe?
We all appreciate foodie gifts that we might not otherwise make ourselves. Best are treats that present well, keep well, and package easily. (Butter Chicken, Risotto, Guacamole and Sorbet recipes are not good ideas for this list.) We’re not looking for recipes you’d serve at your own Christmas dinner table, but rather those foodie items you’d wrap up to give as gifts. Let the gift recipe links begin now!
Foodie gift recipes to make with Thermomix
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Chocolate Salami (SuperKitchenMachine)
- makes a unique hostess gift, keeps well. Slice thinly for best effect. -
Tenina’s Gourmet Gifts made Easy (Tenina’s blog)
– Panforte, Pesto, and more -
Mara’s Macarons (SuperKitchenMachine)
– great little keepers adored by everyone and so pretty too! -
Easy Egg Liqueur (SuperKitchenMachine)
– for adults who don’t have enough decadence in their day (!) -
Peppernuts (Quirky Cooking)
– bag some up for kids of all ages to fill their pockets -
Balsamic Glaze or Reduction (SuperKitchenMachine)
– always welcome, just add a special bottle (see photo at top of page) -
Super Easy Capsicum/Chili Jam (SuperKitchenMachine)
– hot, sweet, and such a pretty Christmas red -
Handmade Chocolates (Journal of a French Foodie)
– filled or not they’re gorgeous and finger-licking good -
Tenina’s Lemon Curd (submitted by Gretchen)
– no question this is one of the top listed most popular Thermomix recipes … both for gifting AND receiving ;-) -
Clementine Vinegar (Journal of a French Foodie)
– a pretty and fresh ingredient, perfectly suited for so many recipes -
Tikka Paste (ThermomixUK, submitted by Gloria)
– just a little goes a long way, so this recipe makes multiple gifts if you want it to. -
Tenina’s Strawberry Vanilla Jam (submitted by Justine)
– already a winner on Tenina’s blog and on Facebook! -
Barbara’s Dukka (submitted by Justine)
– Justine includes this Egyptian Spice Blend in her Christmas hampers, great idea! -
Boules de Neiges (adapted from Margaret Fulton by Erica@Mixotrophy)
– with Thermomix, these pretty and gluten-free treats practically make themselves ;-) -
Tenina’s Umami Paste (Tenina’s Blog, submitted by Mara)
– gifting this is a great way to introduce people to its unique flavour and addictive qualities… -
Bacon Jam (SuperKitchenMachine, submitted by Mara)
Just a little bit of decadence for someone you love. Oink oink!
Non-edible gift recipes to make with Thermomix
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Lemon Cleaning Concentrate (Journal of a French Foodie)
– natural, smells great, and works even better when you add a scrubbie ;-) -
Thermomix Playdough Recipe (ForumThermomix)
– tried and tested by Faffa, to keep little hands busy -
Thermomix Dog Biscuits (WhyIsThereAir)
– festive treats for Fidos from Madame Thermomix -
Calendula Salve (Tebasile’s Kitchen)
– use Calendula from the garden, add lavender oil for a special touch.
Keep scrolling! See blue links in the comments below for 100+ gifting tips to make with Thermomix. Add your fave gift recipe links to inspire others!
Oh, dear, how I miss those good old giveaway times. Still, I think I’m going to pitch in some ideas just for the heck of it.
Just my kind of fun and so helpful, too. Thank you so much, Helene, for being such a genius!
BTW, it’s ok if most my links come from Spanish websites?
Sure Mara, why not? I know you and your friends in Spain are YEARS ahead of the rest of us Thermomix newbies, so would love to see more inspiring ideas from across the sea ;-)
If anyone wants to go one step further than your Chocolate Salami recipe above, Helene, they can try my Chocolate Chorizo recipe here:
I love dressing my chorizo logs up in rustic paper and tying them with string to look like they came from Spain!
Thanks for another of your brilliant ideas!
Great Madame, and thanks for mentioning. I do this too, with butcher’s paper and twine etc and it’s a huge hit every time. I love this one because I’m not so good at ‘accuracy’ with details such as making pretty little chocolates and decorating with piping tools. The salami/chorizo is so forgiving that the imperfections make it even better and more realistic. I simply can not imagine NOT making this. Oh yes, it’s also great because you can make them big or small, depending on the occasion or number of guests. What I like to do is serve one to share at table after dinner and let everyone go crazy … then, as guests are leaving, give them a little one to take home for those who like to indulge in the dark — if you know what I mean ;-) This is a REAL hit, as long as they don’t squeal too loudly and wake the neighbours as they head off into the night… Cheers!
This is the best Lemon Curd for gifting and it is from Tenina the ThermoMixtress.
Thanks Madame — looking good, as always ;-)
I heartily recommend Tenina’s Lemon curd as a gift – it’s the lushest thing I’ve ever tasted and SOOOOO easy to make.
Thanks Helene for mentioning my handmade chocolates, they always go down a treat! In the not so edible category but useful and good as a present too is the Thermomix Lemon cleaning concentrate: all natural and versatile! Or why not this clementine vinegar, sooo easy to make!
Indian recipe Tikka Paste
Gretchen and Helbels, I agree! Love the citrus curd and have made it often. Usually I gift it to myself but when there’s enough ‘leftover’ to give to others, they always go crazy for it. It’s an absolute winner of a recipe and one that I never would have done without Thermomix.
Yes, Gloria! Good one! I’ve made this as gifts too, thanks for the reminder… will add it to the list now ;-)
Creton from Super Kitchen is a great gift!
Wow Marnie! Thanks for this suggestion… I think the Creton is probably an acquired taste for most people and might be best suited as a gift for people in Eastern Canada (?)… but you are right. I give little pots of these to family members whenever making some for myself and it is ALWAYS received with a squeal ;-) Even better would be — as hostess gift — a jar or pot of Creton and a loaf or braid of freshly baked bread. Now I’m hungry!
When strawberries are cheap, you can’t go past Tenina’s Va Va Voom Vanilla and Strawberry Jam. It smells amazing (and tastes great too!)
I’ll also be popping a bag of dukkah in my hampers. You can replace the macadamias with almonds or hazelnuts (my favourite) in the following recipe.
Oh Justine, you’ve been busy planning your hampers already ;-) Dukkah is one thing I’ve not yet made… can’t wait to try your favourite. Thanks for playing and growing the list!
I gave my sister a bit of Tenina’s Umami Paste and I’m sure we’ve got another addict, so that’s one for me (I’d love to receive it, too)
I can’t believe you missed your bacon jam, any of the 2 versions although maybe the sweet one is more christmassy.
I think they both apply because they’re scrumptious (I eat them off the jar) and can be put in a beautiful little jar with a ribbon and all.
A boozy gift: It’s whisky cream, too easy.
Oh I how can I forget, the awesome macarons!
My comment must be too long as it is not accepting it. Trying again:
Last year I made a lot of people foodie gift baskets, made in cute little jars, of Thermomix goodies. I intend to do the same again this year, as they all brought their jars back wanting refills! I have been keeping a list of ideas for this Christmas, so here they are:
Red Thai Curry Paste from EDC
Yellow Curry Paste Tenina’s For Food’s Sake
Caramelised onions/Red Onion Relish EDC/Onion Jam: Lots of recipes around.
Caramelised onions/Red Onion Relish EDC/Onion Jam: Lots of recipes around.
Quirky Tomato Sauce,
Dukkah, Washing Powder, BBQ Sauce,
Pepperonata
Lemon Curd/Citrus Curd: Lots of recipes around
Savoury potted cheese from Tenina’s For Foods Sake
Ginger Lemongrass Syrup: (this is a must as everytime I host a party I make this and everyone wants a recipe, so giving the syrup in a little bottle will go down well)
Jam
Sweet Chilli Sauceor from Healthy Eating with Cindy O’meara cookbook
Thanks Melissa for all these helpful links! I think you were not seeing your comments appear immediately because comments with links need to be approved and take longer to show up. No worries, they WILL all show up eventually, as you can see now ;-) I appreciate the variety of recipes you offered, and thanks for the reminder about Onion Jam. D’oh! I make this as gifts all the time and had forgotten about it. (This is why we’re making a list!)
Hi Helene,
Calendula Salve makes a perfect gift!
Vielen Dank liebe Tebasile ;-)
Boules de Neige (Snowballs)
These are divine little biscuits that look so pretty all packaged up as a gift… they are so easy to make thanks to Thermie :)
It’s a recipe I converted from Margaret Fulton Christmas and I must say I was most pleased when they turned out “just like the picture”!
Thanks Erica! This will be especially helpful as it’s gluten-free :)
This year im planning to make Teninas Crio Bru Choc Pots, and some shortbread and I might have a go at macaroons too.
Teninas Crio Bru Choc Pots link…
I am a bit of a sweet tooth and love making and giving “sweet” gifts, here are some links for Choc-hazelnut and sour cherry nougat and also Rocky Road which can be wrapped up and presented beautifully. Enjoy xx
I was also going to mention, I have recently found an ebook which was only $6.00 and is dedicated to edible gifts made in the thermomix and is great.
Teninas Crio Bru Choc Pots are divine and I also love the shortbread http://www.tenina.com
No doubt this (Tenina Jam) is already submitted 2 million times!
Who wouldn’t want this as a gift?
I love these! Too easy, and delicious. (Cacao Droplets)
This is the first year every gift will be hand (thermomix) made. I will be doing hampers of macaroons, homemade chocolate (Cindy o’mera), marshmallows, honeycomb and anything else I have time to make! Might have to look at all the other ideas and borrow them ;)
I love so many of the recipes already mentioned and another favourite for me is Isi’s Portuguese Rolls they are a great hit with the whole family and really easy to make!
A fruit basket is always a great gift. Maybe this blog’s meat fruit…
Or Vicky Ortiz’s marzipan fruits (Spanish recipe). They’re lovely and kids can help, too
Two different recipes for chocolates or truffles, both from the same web. With one you get a chewie bombom and the 2nd one is just too easy to make.
http://www.thermorecetas.com/2011/02/09/receta-postres-thermomix-bombones-de-avellana/
http://www.thermorecetas.com/2010/05/23/receta-facil-thermomix-trufas-de-chocolate-y-mascarpone/
Every Christmas I make up a plate of Fruit Mince tarts for my family and friends http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2327.0 So easily done in the thermomix :)
Cookies & Cream Fudge makes a great gift for Christmas
Mandy, I would LOVE to get the name of that book you mention, pleaaase
I’m having so much fun reading everyone’s ideas! Here’s another one for a typical Spanish Christmas treat which makes a good gluten free gift. They’re called marquesas and lots of webs feature them, I’ll just give you some of the links:
http://www.velocidadcuchara.com/2009/09/marquesitas-de-navidad/id=190
http://www.cocinaconana.com/2009/12/marquesas.html
http://foro.mundorecetas.com/showthread.php/281099-Marquesas-de-navidad?s=d546bb0c9458157c87c001ce3f65c2d5&p=3297890#post3297890
love this Tenina fudge recipe, made it twice no problem…Only problem is, too nice to give away
I love this chocolate mousse recipe – lovely to scoop up with shortbread.
Ooh Karen…. I think you must have been top of your class at the School of Decadence ;-) (Scooping up chocolate mousse with shortbread?! I’m swooning here now.)
Mara, the ebook is called Edible Gifts by Susan Bailey. It has some good recipes
in there e.g. tomato kasoundi, grissini, onion marmalade, Beetroot relish, marshmallow, rocky road, choc-mint truffles to name a few and for only $6.00, I thought it was great :)
I’ve been making homemade chocolate, Cyndi O’meara’s recipe, found some great chocolate bar moulds from the UK. I wrap the chocolate in cellophane bags. Great gifts for people who have everything. Great comments from those who have received the chocolate.
Thanks a million, Mandy.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5062.0
I package these wrapped in tissue paper and packed in a Christmas box, and have an esky full to deliver to all the family at Christmas
Another all time favourite for family and friends to receive is Mara’s Macaron recipe. I package them in Christmas tins
Cookies and Cream Fudge! these too get wrapped up in tissue paper and boxed for family and friends on Christmas Day…..
My fave Christmas gift recipe is Tenina’s Panforte. Delicious, easy & looks fabulous wrapped in a little cellophane :)
I love to spread some christmas cheer
To friends who are far and near
Let’s celebrate another fabulous year
And share some WHOOPIES with someone dear….
I’m making these tomorrow as a practice run for Christmas, I think these too would be great packed into a Christmas tin, or I may even wrap them up bonbon style…
Bravo Kylie! Thanks for your injection of good cheer and ‘whoopiness’ to this list!
Grissini – Here is a great recipe to give as part of a hamper, or even on its own
Bundle a few together, and wrap it up with raffia, I also like to tie a candy cane in the middle of the raffia for a little Christmas touch!
Thanks for the presentation tip Mandy. Saves time when we don’t have to figure out ALL the details for making it pretty xo
This is my first Christmas with R2D2 (aka TMX) & my nearest and dearest will be getting yummiest from my new TMX bible – For Food’s Sake. On the list is Dulce de Leche, flavoured salt & cranberry muesli. Mmmmmmmmm <3
Thanks Kelly – whoever wins first prize in this giveaway will certainly be able to follow your lead on these popular classics from Tenina ;-)
We went to King Island for our honeymoon and bought numerous rounds of King Island Cheeses. When we returned home, we made toffee popcorn, (put into jars once it was set), and Worcestershire sauce, (in bottles). Those three items made Christmas Hampers for everyone that year. It was inexpensive, and they were all a big hit!
Worcestershire Sauce (on Steph Berg’s blog) (We accidentally dropped in way too much chilli, but it was still delicious!)
The ratios of ingredients for my sister’s ‘old school’ (not yet converted to TMX) toffee popcorn recipe are as follows: 1/2 Cup sugar, 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon golden syrup, 1 Tablespoon Honey.
PS, I really want to win the recipe books!!! Come on, 15th November! :-)
I’ve just recieved my crio bru order so now I will be packing Crio Bru Choc Pots in my Christmas hampers packaged up in Christmas tumblers… Can’t wait to give them to the people I love
Hi, I have a couple of recipes that have been a real favourite over the past year or so that I have been giving out food-ish gifts. Hope they help
Burning Love Spice Rub – this is really easy and just fab with just about anything
Apple / Raspberry Paste – like quince paste but with everyday ingredients and SO yummy with cheese (or just on it’s own)
And then there are two chutneys which are a real favourite – even with me…. the (normally) non chutney person
Sweet Apple Chutney – (great with cheese)
Tamarillo Chutney (we now use this instead of tomato sauce at a BBQ)
Enjoy and have a safe and happy holiday season
Thanks Bee — love the variety of flavours here. Ticks of yum for all ;-)
So, before I get to Upload my own recipes, here’s one that I can highly recommend: Relaxation Soak Needless to say, this goes into the non-food category :-)
This will be filled into jam jars or into Tupperware containers and then labelled with love :-)
Thanks Verena — it’s great to have more for the non-edible category. (I plan to organize the list better as comments are submitted but the clock is ticking….) Do send in more ideas as you think of them, but remember.. just the links please, not entire recipes! Good luck in the draw!
Nougat with Cranberry, Coconut and Almonds:
Amazing recipe that I have given last year as gifts to my husbands work colleagues. They loved it :)
Thanks so much Jenny — this recipe looks seriously suitable for gifting and it’s one I hadn’t seen before. Okay, uses the saucepan… but I think there’s room for a little compromise in my kitchen when the word “nougat” is mentioned. I love that blog photo of the upside down egg whites!
This is my fruit mince recipe, great with the short crust pastry recipe form the EDC.
I think the holiday season is time to enjoy and treat ourselves and the people we love, we can cut a little loose in our diets and have some fun making some sweet treats for gifting.
This are some of the recipes that I think will be great for give away
Some gluten free brownies,
Caramel fudge squares, Macaroons to give some color and holiday cheer.
And I like this idea for wrapping with a little personal note.
I don’t have a link but the Pastilla recipe from Lynette (page 185 from In the Mix) is fabulous and certainly gets rave reviews from gift recipients
I will be making chocolate almond biscuits. I love that I can make these gluten free by swapping the extra flour for almond meal. They are crisp and have a great chocolately flavour. When you roll them in icing sugar they look very professional as they rise and crack when cooking. You can find the recipe here.
Walnut Chocolate Christmas tree wrapped in clear cellophane with red holly and a gold bell! Great teachers gift!
Rocky road is a good gift idea….if you get as far as gifting it!!!
’twas the night before When all through the house
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse
The kids were asleep and I snuck out of bed
And whipped up a batch of TM gingerbread
With careful precision and a whole lot of love
I crafted yummy Christmas trees and turtle doves
I slipped the gifts into the stockings with care
And snuck back to bed before they knew I was there.
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/node/17518
Caramalised Capsicum is a fabulous gift – I have people bringing the jars back to be refilled. I agree with the method at this link – from Merlot but…
1 kg red capsicum – this yields about 760 grams after seeds etc removed – burn off the skin as this results in a sweeter jam
4 small red onions
6 cloves garlic
550ml white wine vinegar
5 cups sugar
chilli to taste
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional but fabulous!)
This makes about 6 medium jars. Wash them in soapy water, rinse and then place in the oven till dry. When you fill the jars with hot gorgeous stuff, put the lid on and turn the jars upside down. When cool, turn over and the lid should have popped down. You can store in the cupboard for up to 12 months. If the jar doesn’t ‘pop’ place in a saucepan cover with water and boil for about 10 minutes. Remove carefully etc…
You will need to make this now as it needs at least a month for the flavours to develop.
Hope you try/like it
I know that this is for TM recipes but…. Take one bottle of vodka. Open and have a shot or two. Slice 12 vanilla pods in half (you can buy these off the web for so much cheaper than at the supermarket!) Place vanilla in the bottle, seal and put under the sink, next to the dishwashing powder (this is to make sure you don’t forget about it…) Every week or so, shake the bottle. By this time next year you will have the most divine vanilla essence! Simply bottle and give as gifts.
The boozy vanilla beans can be place in the TM with some glycerine and blitzed to blazes – lots of scraping down of the bowl but you end up with a cheats version of vanilla paste – again, put in tiny jars for gifting
Kezza’ Thermofest Mustard is wonderful -and so easy to make. Definitely part of my Christmas treats this year.
Mmmmmmm, what a terrific list! All I want for Christmas are some of Tenina’s Almond Mound Bars individually cut and wrapped. Please and thank you!! :)
I love to make candied nuts for friends as Christmas presents. They are not only yummy as is straight out of the tin, but you can use them in salads. They go well with salads which also contain pears or apples and cheeses. Yum! The recipe can be found in the german recipe community “gebrannte Mandeln” by Thermifee.(who also lead me to those great spatulas!)
Last Christmas I made these shortbread bites with an orange twist – delish! Everyone loved them. Actually the orange sugar itself is lovely! I just used Christmas cookie cutters and sprinkled the orange sugar over the top.
Kristy, thanks for submitting this twist on a classic ;-)
Not sure if it’s already been added but Sugar Free Jam from Jo’s Quirky cooking blog. I spent ages looking for a recipe pre-thermomix so just love the fact that it is now so easy to make and such a no-brainer for gift giving. I love making small pots of jam to give to friends, make my own labels or get the kids to do some artwork and tie with an appropriate ribbon.
it’s not that exciting but I have several friends who love receiving a gift of the Thermomix Chicken stock (again a Quirky cooking recipe at the bottom of this page ). So much so that it is a running joke that we have a black market going in thermomix stock.
Thanks Sam — I love everything about that Quirky Thermomixing gal!
Mars Bar Christmas Crackles – although not a thermomix recipe very easy to covert and do in the thermomix. I added a glace cherry on top rather than an M&M.
Any thing crio bru But Tenina’s chocolate pots are great and worth making makes a good gift.
Tenina’s Salted Caramel Sauce
Tenina’s Nutty Crackers – http://tenina.com/2009/05/always-been-nutty/ – for a Dad who loves all things nuts and cheese!
I’ve only had my Thermomix a bit over a week so I haven’t tried the reciepe yet but I plan on making the Baci Perugina Chocolates this Christmas
I love giving lemon butter made in the thermy and put in a decorated jar with one of your special stickers to show it was made in my favourite machine!
Oh Monica, you are too sweet! xox
This is one of my favourites, it is so simple and people really love it.
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/recipes/red-and-green-christmas-shortbread/26721
I like to package them up in cellophane, with red and green ribbons.
of bath soak or scrub would do me! but i love this Relaxation Soak
I haven’t yet made this in the Thermomix (because I’ve only had it for a few weeks) but it makes great gifts – they’ resemble baked marzipan (similar to chewy almond biscuits) rolled out in sticks of about 5cm, decorated with runny icing in zig-zag or each end dipped in chocolate.
The recipe would be easy to make in the TM:
500g ground almonds,
500g ground raw sugar (powdered),
4 eggwhites (interval speed).
Wrap in plastic and leave to cool in fridge for a couple of hours before you roll out and bake in 200degC for 10min. Ice or dip in chocolate and leave to set – wrapped in a colourful cellophane bag, these go down a treat for any festive event!
Hi Helene, I’d just have to make some of your chocolate salami!!! http://www.superkitchenmachine.com/2009/3113/thermomix-chocolate-salami-dolce-recipe.html It looks soooooo good. I’d wrap in cellophane and tie bon-bon style for a decadent Christmas treat. Thanks for a great site.