I found the cutest pink savoiardi at my local Italian supermarket and saved them for Christmas Eve dessert. With yuzu sake already on the menu, it naturally found its way into a citrusy tiramisu with lemon curd and mascarpone. No coffee, no cocoa, just a little winter sunshine in every layer.

Swiss meringues with Gruyère double cream are pure indulgence: crisp, airy meringues, rich cream, and bright berries. Add Champagne or a sweet late-harvest wine, and it becomes a simple little celebration on a plate.