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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Gâteau breton

Make-ahead dessert recipes

Gâteau breton

Edd Kimber‘s gâteau breton is synonymous with the area it hails from, Brittany. It’s a...

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Green tea and peppermint creams

Christmas baking recipes

Green tea and peppermint creams

We’ve given these classic Christmas sweets a posh upgrade with the addition of green tea....

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Grilled mango and coconut ‘pannacotta’

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Grilled mango and coconut ‘pannacotta’

If you think it’s not possible to enjoy joyful, indulgent desserts on a vegan diet,...

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White russian roulade

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White russian roulade

No one can resist the call of a light chocolate sponge filled with whipped cream...

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Negroni meringue pavlova wreath with pomegranate and pistachio

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Negroni meringue pavlova wreath with pomegranate and pistachio

Why have one good thing when you can have two? We’ve combined our favourite cocktail...

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Brandy snaps with Baileys espresso martini cream

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Brandy snaps with Baileys espresso martini cream

Bring back the brandy snap, we say! We’re doing just that and more with this...

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Rice pudding with honey soaked fruit and pistachios

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Rice pudding with honey soaked fruit and pistachios

Rice pudding is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert. This recipe is made with coffee making...

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Saffron-poached pear, madeira and ginger trifle

Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Saffron-poached pear, madeira and ginger trifle

”Pears are good for winter trifles. Like all the best ones, this requires a bit...

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Royal mincemeat pie

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Royal mincemeat pie

Debbie Major puts a twist on mince pies with this giant, meringue-topped showstopping dessert. Prepare...

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No-churn ice cream with boozy raisins

Gluten-free Christmas recipes

No-churn ice cream with boozy raisins

This is a really easy ice cream recipe that doesn’t require any time-consuming churning. Just...

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Citrus and passion fruit cheesecake

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Citrus and passion fruit cheesecake

We tweaked and tested this beautiful pudding umpteen times using a clever mix of ingredients...

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Ice cream profiterole sandwiches with salted chocolate sauce

Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Ice cream profiterole sandwiches with salted chocolate sauce

We’ve put an elegant dinner party twist on ice cream sandwiches with this profiterole version,...

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White chocolate, orange and ginger profiteroles

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White chocolate, orange and ginger profiteroles

We’ve revitalised this 1970’s classic with these white chocolate drizzled profiteroles filled with an orange...

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Chocolate Christmas cake

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Chocolate Christmas cake

This glorious cake is a boozy showstopper – strictly for adults only. Slice through the...

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Mocha tiramisu torte

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Mocha tiramisu torte

A decadent dessert layering a pillowy coffee and walnut sponge, boozy mascarpone cream and a...

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Coconut pavlova

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Coconut pavlova

After all the Christmas feasting, this light-as-air pavlova makes the perfect dessert on Boxing day,...

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Eggnog layer cake

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Eggnog layer cake

Decadent and devilishly boozy, this Christmassy, show-stopping layer cake is strictly adults only. Slice through...

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Double baked chocolate meringue brownie

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Double baked chocolate meringue brownie

The two contrasting layers in Eric Lanlard’s recipe – one gooey and rich and the...

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Eric Lanlard’s triple chocolate verrines

Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Eric Lanlard’s triple chocolate verrines

Eric Lanlard’s triple chocolate recipe proves that good things come in threes – layers of...

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Rum custard tart with gingerbread pastry

Christmas baking recipes

Rum custard tart with gingerbread pastry

Boozy custard in a spiced gingerbread pastry is the adults-only dessert your Christmas dinner party...

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Vanilla pannacottas with sloe gin and rosemary jelly

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Vanilla pannacottas with sloe gin and rosemary jelly

The addition of rosemary and sloe gin-spiked jelly takes these from classic pannacotta to a...

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White and dark chocolate yule log with apricot

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White and dark chocolate yule log with apricot

A classic chocolate yule log is a much-loved Christmas tradition – We’ve added apricot jam...

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Panettone, vin santo berries and zabaglione cream trifle

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Panettone, vin santo berries and zabaglione cream trifle

A master pairing of boozy berries, panettone and creamy zabaglione makes this Christmassy trifle recipe...

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Caramelised orange cheesecake with spun sugar crown

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Caramelised orange cheesecake with spun sugar crown

A pudding that deserves a grand entrance. The caramelised oranges, vanilla filling and mascarpone icing...

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