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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clementines
Clementine, cardamom and ricotta cake
Light and fluffy, rich with ricotta and fragrant with cardamom, this easy clementine cake recipe is a crowdpleaser.
Almond
Almond cheesecake meringue nests
Scoops of pillowy amaretto-spiked mascarpone top golden sugar meringue nests to make these individual festive desserts.
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
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.
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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