Festive desserts

Don’t like Christmas pudding? Try these festive dessert alternatives – we’ve got everything from easy wins to certified showstoppers.

For twists on classics, look no further. Philip Khoury’s pistachio and chocolate yule log is a sight to behold, mince pie apple crumble is a dessert you’ll want to make on repeat and our air fryer eggnog cheesecake is a dream.

Simple slicing turns a pandoro into a magnificent tiramisu tree cake whilst our spiced fruit and mascarpone ice cream sandwiches are a delight to have on-hand in the freezer.

We’ve got plenty more where that came from. Try our no bake festive desserts, or keep it classic with our trifle recipes.

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Mulled wine snowdrift meringue pie

Show-stopping Christmas desserts

Mulled wine snowdrift meringue pie

Now here’s how you create some drama at the Christmas table! This mulled wine snowdrift pie is a festive twist on lemon meringue pie.

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Pandoro tiramisu tree cake

Tiramisu

Pandoro tiramisu tree cake

Smple slicing turns a pandoro into a Christmas tree cake. Douse in coffee liqueur, mascarpone cream and grated choc for a tiramisu upgrade.

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Tipsy snowman choux buns

Patisserie

Tipsy snowman choux buns

These adorable bite-size choux snowmen are filled with a Baileys-spiked cream – which may explain why they’re so merry.

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Philip Khoury’s pistachio, chocolate and cherry yule log

Celebrity chef Christmas recipes

Philip Khoury’s pistachio, chocolate and cherry yule log

Create a magical woodland scene with this yule log from Phill Khoury. The pistachio sponge is studded with cherries and coated with ganache.

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Mince pie apple crumble

Apple desserts

Mince pie apple crumble

Apple crumble gets a festive makeover in this easy make-ahead dessert recipe. Mincemeat and a spiced crumble topping bring the festive vibes.

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Gingercake bites

Christmas cupcakes and small bakes

Gingercake bites

Sticky gingercake gets better with age, so it’s perfect for giving as a Christmas gift. We’ve coated each cube of cake with a lemony icing.

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Bejewelled festive torrone (Italian nougat)

Christmas gifts

Bejewelled festive torrone (Italian nougat)

This version of torrone (Italian nougat) includes pistachios, almonds, dried apricots and candied peel to create a bejewelled festive treat.

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Air fryer eggnog cheesecake

Christmas air fryer recipes

Air fryer eggnog cheesecake

Cheesecakes are brilliant baked in the air fryer. The top is less likely to crack, providing a cheesecake that looks as good as it tastes.

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Chocolate, blood orange and hazelnut cake

Chocolate cakes

Chocolate, blood orange and hazelnut cake

This terrific chocolate hazelnut cake gets its moistness from whole cooked oranges, and is topped with candied orange peel.

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Bonet (Italian chocolate and amaretti pudding)

Italian desserts

Bonet (Italian chocolate and amaretti pudding)

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

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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 French Christmas dessert.

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Clementine, cardamom and ricotta cake

Clementines

Clementine, cardamom and ricotta cake

Light and fluffy, rich with ricotta and fragrant with cardamom, this easy clementine cake recipe is a crowdpleaser.

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Almond cheesecake meringue nests

Almond

Almond cheesecake meringue nests

Scoops of pillowy amaretto-spiked mascarpone top golden sugar meringue nests to make these individual festive desserts. 

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Mulled pears, three ways

Pears

Mulled pears, three ways

This showstopping trio of mulled poached pears - simmered in wine,  white tea or cider - offers something for everyone at your Christmas table

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Coconut pannacotta and raspberry trifle

Trifles

Coconut pannacotta and raspberry trifle

Dreamy layers of coconut cake, pannacotta, cream and a surprise layer of raspberry compote make this trifle extra special.

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Best of the best Christmas pudding

Stir-up Sunday

Best of the best Christmas pudding

Inspired by a family recipe, this Christmas pudding is intensely fruity and deeply spiced – the best figgy pudding you’ll ever make.

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