Looking for easy Christmas dessert ideas? This cosy twist on the classic crumble is ideal for using up festive leftovers and making the most of storecupboard ingredients.
A jar of mincemeat works wonders in this twist on a traditional baklava. We've added mixed spice and orange liqueur to make it even more festive. Wonderful for a party spread or teatime treat after Christmas shopping!
Stollen gives this bread and butter pudding tart a special festive twist for Christmas. You can even freeze leftovers for another time but we doubt you'll have any, it's that good!
A warm steamed pudding is just what your Christmas dessert table needs. Packed with orange and gingerbread spices and drizzled with custard, you'll love this surprising flavour twist.
Make something different this Christmas with cookery writer and food blogger, Zuza Zak's Makowiec – a Polish and Slavic poppy seed cake. Zuza says: "Makowiec is a much-loved cake because you can play around with the filling – some add candied orange peel, others chopped dried apricots. I’ve gone for a simple version – the filling is smooth and easy to work with."
This spectacular yet simple-to-make ice-cream terrine is definitely one for your dessert table this Christmas. A homemade pistachio paste and an easy no-cook olive oil caramel makes this a game changer. This is creamy, luscious and decadent, just as festive desserts should be!
Festive and fancy, these gluten-free vanilla panna cottas topped with cranberry compote and a splash of amaretto are here to steal the Christmas dessert spotlight!
Wow your guests with this show-stopping yet budget-friendly chocolate banoffee roulade. With a rich caramel, banana, and chocolate filling wrapped in light meringue, it's perfect for festive parties or as a decadent Christmas dessert.
Who says mincemeat is only for mince pies? Its rich, spiced flavour makes it an ideal ingredient for a whole host of Christmas baking ideas. Try this twist on the classic shortcake recipe for a delightful festive dessert or teatime treat.
Jazz up leftover croissants with a luxe filling of pistachio frangipane and dark chocolate then bake until crisp, golden and gooey. Serve for breakfast for the ultimate indulgence or for dessert. It's the treat you didn't know you needed.
With ground ginger and cinnamon, these festive gingerbread people are packed with Christmas flavour.
This store bought panettone is made extra-special with chocolate shards and gold-sprayed pears - festive showstoppers don't get much better than this!
We've made panettone even better by layering it with cream cheese icing and topping with sticky salted caramel sauce and figs. Now that's what you call a festive showstopper!
Transform shop bought panettone into a festive showstopper. Decorated with icing, mini gingerbread men and candied orange peel, the whole family will love making (and eating) this!
These gooey dark chocolate fondants are irresistibly good and the perfect Christmas dessert. With an oozing chocolate centre, they are worth the effort for an epic vegan dessert.
This stunning croquembouche is a real showstopper and no one need know it's made from frozen profiteroles! Decorate with melted chocolate, 'golden' hazelnuts and pecans, caramel sauce, frosted cranberries and chocolate stars. Chill in the fridge for a day and get set to impress!
Try out our modern twist on the iconic dessert of banoffee pie: it's light, it's airy, and it's totally irresistable. What are you waiting for?
Treat yourself this giant cookie ice cream sandwich recipe
For an indulgent dessert ready in five minutes, try this Irish cream liqueur float recipe
Put a Christmas spin on a classic dessert with this Festive Eton mess recipe. Mix Irish cream liqueur through whipped cream and stir in crumbled Christmas pudding and crushed meringue for an easy Christmas dessert idea.
These mince pies are ultra fruity and fresh, crammed with deliciously juicy clementines and cranberries.
This is the ultimate dessert to wow your guests with at Christmas. Top a brown sugar Pavlova with crumbled mince pies and homemade orange syrup for a festive showstopper. This is a great way to use up any leftover sherry you might have in the back of the cupboard.
Put leftover Christmas pudding to good use with this comforting festive crumble. Filled with apples, pears and juicy blackberries, Christmas pudding is stirred through the crumble topping for an extra fruity
Who doesn't love Black Forest gateau? So here's a tart inspired by Black Forest flavours, made from a readymade pastry case (no one will ever guess!). The filling of chocolate custard, black cherries in kirsch and double cream is luscious and indulgent, just as festive desserts should be!
Sweet and airy meringue, zesty citrus and cranberry and crumbly pastry make this magnificent meringue pie the perfect festive baking recipe to impress friends and family
This decadent pudding is vegan, dairy- and gluten-free, so everyone can get stuck in
Sit back and relax with a slice of this spectacular s’mores layer cake, topped with crispy little meringues and a decadent drizzle of dark chocolate. Heaven!
This giant chocolate rocky road is perfect if you’re not a fan of traditional Christmas pudding, or if you’ve got kids to please over the festive period.
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
A classic bake during Christmas festive season, these mince pie stars are a nice alternative to the standard shape, prepared ahead these will save you time during this busy time of year.