Christmas chocolate recipes

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without chocolate – would it? So we’ve put together a collection of our very best Christmas chocolate recipes designed for indulging in over the festive period.

Check out our chocolate Christmas pudding, if you’re not a fan of the traditional version, or find hot chocolate, make-ahead desserts and more.

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Chocolate, blood orange and hazelnut cake

Chocolate cake recipes

Chocolate, blood orange and hazelnut cake

This terrific chocolate cake is wholly inspired by Nigella’s magically moist chocolate orange cake, which in her words lasts for...

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Bonet (Italian chocolate and amaretti pudding)

Italian dessert recipes

Bonet (Italian chocolate and amaretti pudding)

Bonet is a classic Piedmontese dessert showcasing two of the region’s favourite things – chocolate and amaretti biscuits. Gently cooked...

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Bicerin (Italian coffee and chocolate drink)

Christmas recipes from around the world

Bicerin (Italian coffee and chocolate drink)

Bicerin is a hot drink from Turin, Italy. A layer of espresso is topped with a layer of melted chocolate...

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Michel Roux Jr’s Yule log

Festive desserts

Michel Roux Jr’s Yule log

Supremo chef Michel Roux Jr shows you how to create a classic bûche de Noël or Yule log, the traditional...

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Passion fruit snowball truffles

Christmas chocolate recipes

Passion fruit snowball truffles

Just four ingredients are needed to create these pretty snowball truffles, boasting the tang of passion fruit and the rich...

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Triple chocolate baubles

Show-stopping Christmas dessert recipes

Triple chocolate baubles

Decoration or dessert? These beautiful baubles require patience but they’re fairly easy to make. With a triple-threat of white chocolate...

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Black forest ‘forest’ trifle

Show-stopping Christmas dessert recipes

Black forest ‘forest’ trifle

This dramatic dessert embraces the elements of a black forest gateau – cherries, chocolate and kirsch – using layers similar...

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Orangettes (chocolate candied orange peels)

Chocolate orange recipes

Orangettes (chocolate candied orange peels)

If you’ve never made orangettes, they’re a fantastic gift for the Christmas season. They make a gorgeous after dinner snack,...

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Ravneet Gill’s gianduja chocolate tart

Chocolate tarts, tortes and pies

Ravneet Gill’s gianduja chocolate tart

Ravneet Gill’s rich chocolate and hazelnut tart is the perfect dessert to impress friends at a gathering. Ravneet says: “This...

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Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Patisserie recipes

Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Iconic French macarons come in many colours and flavours. Here, layers of chocolate sandwich a light, soft and creamy chestnut...

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Paul A Young’s vegan chocolate truffles

Christmas chocolate recipes

Paul A Young’s vegan chocolate truffles

“These dark chocolate truffles taste wonderful – intense, rich and smooth without being too strong. And they contain no dairy...

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Chocolate and chestnut cake

Christmas cake recipes

Chocolate and chestnut cake

The sponge in this chestnut and chocolate cake is made with blended cooked chestnuts and crème fraîche, which have a...

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Chocolate-dipped stuffed dates

Christmas gift ideas

Chocolate-dipped stuffed dates

These jewel-like date treats don’t just look pretty – each houses a cluster of nuts, providing crunch to contrast with...

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Michel Roux Jr’s poached pears with chocolate almond sauce

Pear recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s poached pears with chocolate almond sauce

Looking for an easy dinner party dessert? Look no further! Michel Roux Jr says “I love poached pears – they’re...

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Chocolate orange pithivier

Dinner party dessert recipes

Chocolate orange pithivier

Chocolate orange lovers won’t be able to resist this decadent dessert. Our chocolate pithivier has a rich chocolate, hazelnut and...

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Boozy mint hot chocolate

Delicious recipes for one person

Boozy mint hot chocolate

If you’re a fan of mint choc, then welcome to hot chocolate heaven. This indulgent drink is made with After...

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