Crazy edible houses to make with kids for Christmas in July
Forget the traditional gingerbread houses — here are 10 wild and wacky variations of edible houses you can make to celebrate Christmas in July.
When you make an edible Christmas house, you’re getting an excellent value for your effort – it’s a decoration that will look stunning on the table, but it’s also a dish that will be enthusiastically eaten, piece by piece.
You may like to stick to the tradition and make one of our gingerbread stunners, or mix it up a little with a Christmas house made of KitKats, rocky road or even savoury snacks.
So if you want to celebrate Christmas in July and keep the kids entertained, these wacky and tasty houses are for you.
Our favourite Australian treat fairy bread is the inspiration behind this Christmas house, decorated with white chocolate, white freckles and plenty of hundreds and thousands.
We thought it was about time the traditional Christmas gingerbread house got an, err, renovation, and boy would Santa be impressed (if we do say so ourselves).
Using the flavours of rocky road as inspiration, the edible house has zero cooking required and is made from chocolate mud cake, Flake chocolate, marshmallows, nuts and lollies.
Round up the rellies, roll up the sleeves and get everyone involved in making this amazing centrepiece the highlight of the holiday.
Move over gingerbread. All we want for Christmas is this house made with our favourite Aussie snacks including Twiggy sticks, Burger Rings, Chicken Crimpy Shapes and lots of cheese.
Adriano’s fairytale gingerbread house
A magical gingerbread house is a classic Christmas treat, and who better to make it truly spectacular than cake master builder Adriano Zumbo. Start this recipe two days ahead.
Forget the plain, old gingerbread house. This fun Christmas house will delight all the children at your festive gathering.
A gorgeous gingerbread house recipe, layered with candy and lollies, provide the perfect Christmas table centrepiece.
This charming chocolate gingerbread house was inspired by the cuckoo clock of Germany’s Black Forest.
This fun gingerbread caravan recipe will make you think of summer.
Whether it’s a house decoration or a gift, this super cute gingerbread house tastes fantastic too.
For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.
Originally published as Crazy edible houses to make with kids for Christmas in July
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