Pistachio panettone and langoustine en croutes: Sainsbury’s unwraps Christmas 2026 bakery range

Sainsbury’s has elevated classic festive bakes with the likes of on-trend pistachio, responsibly sourced seafood, and lashings of chocolate and caramel for its Christmas 2026 range.

The retailer has also created some eye-catching party food such as wreath-shaped pigs in blanket shareable pastry and showstopping desserts like its present-laden car design of a chocolate mousse and biscuit. Its even hidden mince pies behind doors of an advent calendar. 

Products have been launched under its premium tier Taste The Difference range, as well as its restaurant-quality Discovery sub-brand. 

“Each year, we look for new ways to make those moments feel special and this Christmas we’re even more focused on fantastic quality, standout flavours and effortless entertaining, helping hosts serve something spectacular with minimal preparation required,” commented James Campbell, director of product & innovation at Sainsbury’s.

Have a peek through the seasonal bakery offering from Sainsbury’s this year: 

Starters & Party Food

Discovery Pigs in Blanket Wreath

A showstopping wreath built for sharing, comprising premium British pork sausages in bacon, individually wrapped in buttery pastry and served with a sweet cranberry and clementine dipping sauce.

Price: £12, serves six, available 12 December

Discovery Mushroom, Gruyère & Chestnut Filo Cups

Hand-made golden filo pastries filled with portobello mushrooms, Gruyère cheese and a smoky chestnut topping.

Price: £8 for 12-pack, available 16 December

Discovery Mini Toad in the Holes

A bite-sized British classic that brings together a golden herby batter and savoury premium British pork cocktail sausage with a rich pork stock and onion gravy.

£8 for 12-pack, available 16 December

Mains

Discovery Hebridean Salmon & Scottish Langoustine En Croutes

A pair of crispy all-butter pastry en croutes made with responsibly sourced Hebridean salmon and Scottish langoustines, laden with a silky shellfish velouté.

Price: £9.95 for two-pack, available 9 December

Desserts

Driving Home This Christmas

Inspired by the festive journey home, this showstopping dessert features decadent chocolate mousse with a hidden brownie salted caramel centre and a crunchy biscuit base.

Price: £18, serves eight, available 18 December

Sticky Toffee Winter Wonderland

Indulgent all butter date sponge generously finished with a salted caramel sauce and a dusting of sugar snow.

Price: £12, serves eight, available 20 December

Limoncello Tiramisu

Crafted by a second-generation pâtisserie near Bologna, this citrusy take on tiramisu layers Sicilian lemon mascarpone, limoncello-soaked sponge and vibrant lemon curd.

Price: £12, serves six, available 18 December

Pistachio Panettone

Produced in Tuscany by the Corsini family, this slice of Italian Christmas tradition has been reimagined with luxurious pistachio crème, loaded with candied fruits and finished with chopped pistachios.

Price: £12, serves 10, available 7 October

Free From Chocolate Orange Nutcracker Tiffin

This gluten-free, vegan chocolate orange tiffin is packed with crunchy shortbread biscuit pieces, indulgent Belgian chocolate and fruity notes.

Price: £10, serves 10, available 30 August

Sweet Treats

Mini Mince Pie Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with a daily seasonal treat, packed into this advent calendar. Behind each door is a surprise of Taste the Difference Viennese Whirl, All Butter or Brandy, Port & Brown Butter mini mince pies – the perfect way to make December feel that little bit sweeter.

Price: £20, available 1 November

Double Chocolate Mince Pies

A chocolate-filled take on the Christmas favourite. All-butter chocolate pastry case filled with a velvety chocolate sauce, brandy-soaked mincemeat and finished with a shimmering gold lustre.

Price: £3.50 for four-pack, available 7 October

Gingerbread & Caramel Tarts

Spiced gingerbread and sweet caramel melt together with layers of soft caramel and ginger frangipane, all encased in a spiced all-butter pastry and topped with a charming gingerbread man.

Price: £3.50 for four-pack, available 7 October

Mince Pie Medley Tin

A decorative keepsake tin containing three each of a trio of miniature mince pies that are ideal for sharing, gifting or enjoying throughout the season. Choose from frangipane mince pies topped with a buttery almond frangipane; Viennese whirl mince pies topped with a soft, crumbly Viennese whirl; or grown-up brandy, port & brown butter mince pies.

Price: £9 for nine-pack, available 7 October

Millionaire’s Tarts

Ready to whip out of the freezer at a moment’s notice, the tarts combine a smooth salted caramel and velvety Belgian chocolate ganache in crisp all butter pastry cases.

Price: £3.80 for eight-pack, available 25 October

Food to go

Festive Ham Hock Sandwich

Tender ham hock and mature Cheddar cheese, paired with a sweet, spiced fig chutney and sage & onion mayonnaise on soft onion bread.

Price: £4.50, available 1 November

Shredded Turkey & Baconaise Wrap

No need to wait for Christmas day. The wrap is stuffed with succulent shredded turkey and smoked bacon, combined with a rich bacon & stuffing mayonnaise and pickled sprout and cabbage slaw, all wrapped in a soft tortilla.

Price: £4.50, available 1 November

Apple Crumble Christmas Sandwich

Sainsbury’s has joined M&S in embracing the trend for Japanese-style sweet sandos. Its festive take on these for Christmas features soft brioche bread filled with fresh green apple slices and compote, crème fraîche, soft cheese, salted caramel sauce, and crunchy granola crumble.

Price: £1.85, available 30 November