Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
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Trifle recipes
Boozy pear trifles
This is the perfect post-Christmas meal dessert; it’s light, creamy and fruity and just a little bit boozy. You can...
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Jelly recipes
Rick Stein’s spiced red wine jellies with stem ginger
This Rick Stein recipe is a jellied version of glühwein (German mulled wine), topped with stem ginger-flavoured cream. It’s a...
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Festive desserts
Mincemeat streusel tart
A German streusel recipe that makes a great alternative at Christmas to traditional mince pies.
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Chocolate tarts, tortes and pies
Chocolate tarts with mulled pears
These delicious chocolate tarts with mulled pears from expert baker Eric Lanlard make a great alternative to Christmas pudding, and...
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Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
Christmas pudding ice cream
Use leftover Christmas cake or Christmas pudding in this easy-to-make dessert recipe – made with shop-bought ice cream – that’s...
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Christmas gift recipes
Almond and ginger rochers
Almonds, ginger and dried cherries combine to form these decadent treat. A drizzle of chocolate and some wrapping makes for...
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Dinner party dessert recipes
Christmas cranberry jellies
Sparkling wine, cinnamon and and cranberry juice are combined in this festive Christmas jelly dessert recipe. Looks so pretty served...
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Mascarpone recipes
Eggnog trifles with berry compote
These eggnog trifles come served with mixed berry compote, perfect for a festive dinner party.
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Chocolate tarts, tortes and pies
Chocolate rum and raisin torte
Give your guests a real treat with this dark and delicious dessert recipe made of chocolate, rum and raisins. Could...
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Festive desserts
Fig and Marsala trifle with toasted meringue
Try this trifle with a difference. Made with sponge cake, Marsala, figs, white chocolate and pomegranate – it’s an impressive...
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Make-ahead summer dessert recipes
Hazelnut meringue and chocolate ice cream
Buying good ingredients makes this indulgent hazelnut meringue and chocolate ice cream recipe even lovelier
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Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
Chocolate cranberry puds
Bored with Christmas puddings? These easy to make chocolate cranberry puds are a great alternative, and you can make them...
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Chocolate tarts, tortes and pies
Chestnut and chocolate torte
This easy chocolate recipe requires overnight chilling, so it’s a perfect make-ahead dessert for a dinner party or special occasion....
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