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Festive desserts

Caramelised pineapple and coconut trifle with rum syllabub

A boozy, fruity trifle with coconut custard is the perfect end to an evening. This show-stopping dessert might even be...

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Christmas cake recipes

Chetna Makan’s saffron and pistachio Christmas cake

Chetna Makan’s alternative Christmas cake recipe, made with saffron and pistachio, is lighter than the traditional version, yet it’s packed...

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Festive desserts

Panettone, vin santo berries and zabaglione cream trifle

A master pairing of boozy berries, panettone and creamy zabaglione makes this Christmassy trifle recipe one not to miss. For...

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Cheesecake recipes

Caramelised orange cheesecake with spun sugar crown

A pudding that deserves a grand entrance. The caramelised oranges, vanilla filling and mascarpone icing make this cheesecake very worthy...

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Naked cake recipes

Cardamom cake with orange blossom buttercream

Make this special cardamom naked cake recipe – with an orange blossom icing and mouth-watering moist sponge – the centrepiece...

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Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Caramelised clementine and almond trifle

Make this ultimate trifle recipe with soft sponge, caramelised clementines, thick custard, cream and an amaretto crunch. We think it...

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Bundt cake recipes

Sticky gingerbread bundt cake

A spiced, sticky joy to eat, this very easy bundt cake recipe is flavoured with stem ginger and cinnamon and...

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Festive desserts

Hazelnut meringue cake

This showstopping dessert combines layers of hazelnut meringue and sherry chocolate cream topped with chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. Or, how...

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British puddings

Boozy inside-out trifle cake

This inside-out cake recipe is a brilliant twist on the traditional trifle and can be prepared the day before serving...

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Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Spiced fruit, mascarpone and muscat semifreddo

This beautiful, fruit-flecked semifreddo is a scrumptious alternative to traditional Christmas desserts and much lighter than Christmas pudding. Even better,...

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Festive desserts

Hazelnut meringue cake with mulled wine pears

This is an indulgent meringue cake that’s creamy in the middle and crisp on the outside – complemented perfectly by...

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December seasonal recipes

Christmas pavlova

This decadent, boozy Christmas pavolva is made with caramelised clementine and pommegranate and is perfect for a festive lunch showstopper....

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Festive desserts

Salted caramel and chocolate profiteroles

This profiterole recipe really is something special, thanks to the addition of salted caramel, and it’s easier than it looks....

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Christmas pudding recipes

Chocolate Christmas pudding with cranberry toffee sauce

This deliciously indulgent chocolate Christmas pudding recipe will knock the stockings off any other traditional Christmas pud. Browse our showstopper...