Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen making pudding after a massive Christmas lunch – use one of our make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes so that you can relax on the big day.

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Chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle

Chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle

Trifle can be an epic undertaking, but this crunchy chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle, despite...

Gluten-free Vegetarian Make-ahead
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Sherry trifle with praline and orange custard

Sherry trifle with praline and orange custard

Our stunning sherry trifle is topped with orange scented custard, a billowing layer of cream...

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Lindor white chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake

Lindor white chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake

For a truly decadent festive dessert, top our delicious white chocolate cheesecake with passion fruit,...

Make-ahead
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After Eights chocolate tart

After Eights chocolate tart

Give chocolate tart a festive upgrade with After Eights. A crisp pastry base is filled...

Vegetarian Make-ahead
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Terry’s Chocolate Orange cream pie

Terry’s Chocolate Orange cream pie

Looking for an easy make-ahead Christmas dessert? Try our luscious chocolate orange cream pie, with...

Make-ahead
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Baileys yule log

Baileys yule log

Give yule log a boozy twist with a splash of Baileys. Chocolate roulade is filled...

Vegetarian Make-ahead
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Cranberry pavlova with sorbet

Cranberry pavlova with sorbet

Can’t face Christmas pud after the big dinner? Our cranberry pavlova is the perfect counterpoint...

Vegetarian Make-ahead
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Spiced rum Christmas pudding cheesecake

Spiced rum Christmas pudding cheesecake

This boozy Christmas pudding cheesecake looks impressive as a festive dessert but is really simple...

Vegetarian
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Rick Stein’s custard tart

Rick Stein’s custard tart

You simply cannot beat a custard tart – especially with its hypnotic wobble! Rick Stein’s...

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Baileys chocolate tiramisu trifle

Baileys chocolate tiramisu trifle

What do you get if you cross tiramisu with chocolate trifle? Make this gloriously decadent...

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Mince pie crumble traybake

Mince pie crumble traybake

This mince pie crumble traybake combines two of the most comforting winter treats: mince pies...

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Oreo cookie chocolate trifle

Oreo cookie chocolate trifle

This Oreo cookie trifle is set to be a new festive favourite and requires just...

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Crème caramels with caramel oranges

Crème caramels with caramel oranges

These vegan crème caramels with caramelised orange slices make a spectacular (and easy) dinner party...

Vegan
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Clementine, pomegranate and cranberry jelly

Clementine, pomegranate and cranberry jelly

We’ve combined festive flavours of clementine, pomegranate and cranberry to create this fruity Christmas jelly....

Dairy-free Gluten-free
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Delia’s spiced cranberry and orange brûlée

Delia’s spiced cranberry and orange brûlée

It’s hard to imagine that before Delia showcased cranberries, they mostly came in sauce jars!...

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Banana, peanut butter and caramel pavlova

Banana, peanut butter and caramel pavlova

If you fancy something less traditional for a Christmas dessert, this banana pavlova comes sandwiched...

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