This year, Pastry Chef Romina Peixoto is transforming Sweet Graffiti into a festive Holiday Dessert Lab. Her rotating lineup of festive creations will blend global flavors with playful artistry and nostalgic winter comfort.
Each week, Romina will be presenting a new lineup of treats that celebrate the coziness and sparkle of winter through bold pastry craft!
A Peek Inside the Holiday Dessert Lab: Star Treats for December 2025
For the holidays, Romina’s dessert menu is built around movement. This means new flavors every week, from seasonal riffs on classics to globally inspired sweets that reimagine what winter desserts can be.
Some highlights of our 2025 Holiday Dessert Lab:
- Eggnog crème brûlée donut – A pillowy donut filled with silky eggnog custard, finished with a torched sugar shell that cracks like fresh winter ice
- Festive peppermint patties – Hand-decorated with playful holiday faces and filled with creamy peppermint centers in milk, dark, and white chocolate variations
- Apple cider donut – A cozy, spiced donut made with reduced apple cider for winter comfort in every bite
- Kalamansi pineapple macaron – A bright, tropical-meets-winter macaron featuring sharp citrus and sweet pineapple
- Fresh-made hot chocolate & cocoa nib apple cider – House-made hot chocolate that’s rich and warming, plus hot cider infused with cocoa nibs for a surprising chocolate-spice finish
- Holiday rice crispy treats & stuffed chocolate bars – Romina’s whimsical twists on childhood favorites, crafted with seasonal fillings and satisfyingly crunchy textures
The Holiday Dessert Lab is always evolving, so guests can expect new items every week—sometimes experimental, sometimes nostalgic, and always unapologetically creative.
How Romina Builds Her Seasonal Creations
Like her year-round menu, Romina approaches holiday desserts with curiosity and the globally-inspired artistic spirit that Sweet Graffiti is known for. Her process blends:
- Childhood nostalgia: Argentine holiday memories and classic American winter flavors
- Fine-dining pastry technique: Precision brûlées, high-quality chocolates, and balanced textures
- Street-art playfulness: Bold colors, whimsical faces, and unexpected shapes
- Global flavor notes: Citrus from Southeast Asia, chocolate traditions from Latin America, and winter spices from around the world
The result: winter treats that feel like tiny works of art while still tasting like comfort.
Seasonal Treats With NYC Energy
Sweet Graffiti manages to capture not only the spirit of winter, but also the fast-moving, endlessly creative energy of New York.
Dessert lovers can stop in weekly to experience something new, whether they’re craving cool peppermint nostalgia, cozy holiday spices, warm caramel tones, or tropical brightness that cuts through the cold.
Where To Experience Romina’s Holiday Creations
Visit Sweet Graffiti at 51 West 32nd Street in NYC’s Koreatown to explore the rotating Holiday Dessert Lab menu. You can also find Sweet Graffiti’s pastries and confections at Martinique New York on Broadway.
Follow along on Instagram @sweetgraffitisweets for behind-the-scenes peeks, plus updates on weekly releases and limited-run holiday drops.
