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This show-stopping chocolate orange trifle recipe will really dazzle your guests this Christmas
Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, these lightly spiced gingerbread biscuits are the perfect Christmas baking activity. Top with spiced chai cream cheese frosting and decorate with colourful sprinkles.
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 Christmas pud is an absolute showstopper: a pavlova meringue wreath adorned with whipped cream, juicy berries and decorated with an unctuous chocolate sauce made with cream, golden syrup, butter and melted dark chocolate.
This dairy and egg-free cake recipe is the perfect vegan chocolate cake recipe for an indulgent treat or for serving up for a special occasion.
Traditionally made with almonds, this nut-free marzipan recipe is made with semolina and vanilla instead, making it the perfect substitute for those with allergies
The best presents are often the ones you make - why not try these simple, Italian snow-like treats
A sweet treat that doubles as a great Christmas gift, these peppermint creams are awfully easy to eat. It's just the right amount of peppermint flavouring prevents these from being too cloying or saccharine, so be sure to follow the recipe exactly.
This wintery pud is easy to whip up and loaded with festive flavours. Layer spiced whipped cream with cherry almond stollen and apple sauce. Don't forget the extra spoonful of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Your Christmas baking just got extra special with these fluffy gingerbread rolls. Top with stem ginger cream cheese icing and a crumbled gingerbread man for the ultimate festive teatime treat.
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!
This moreish, classic festive treat is not only packed with rich, fruity, nutty flavours, but it is also quick to make and has the added bonus of being gluten-free! Add an optional splash of brandy for a luxurious, warming touch.
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.
Follow our easy Christmas pudding recipe and serve up a generous helping of this fruity festive pud. The traditional dessert, with all its sweet and spicy flavour, tastes even more amazing when topped with a dollop of brandy butter – this truly is the best Christmas pudding recipe.
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 showstopping Christmas pudding is made even more impressive by the fact that it is gluten-free! Packed full of fruity, zesty flavours with the crunch of pecans and the luxurious hit of brandy, this dessert is sure be a blazing hit.
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.
Full of candied fruit and spices, mincemeat makes anything taste Christmassy
For a summer-infused twist on a classic trifle, substitute the sherry for Aperol and add clementines and prosecco. For a refreshing no-alcohol alternative, swap Aperol for fresh clementine juice and prosecco for sparkling white grape juice.
Puff pastry can be a saving grace for a last-minute dessert. Put together these festive stars in no time, your guests are sure to love them
Sweet meringues lie under sharp Conference pears and a drizzle of spiced chocolate caramel sauce
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
It wouldn’t be Christmas without mince pies, so this year why not try giving a classic mince pie recipe a fresh spin with a crumbly, buttery Viennese whirl topping.
A super easy twist on classic mince pies, these Christmas pop tarts make the perfect sweet treat to share over the festive season. Made simply with ready rolled pastry and a jar of mincemeat, you can have these little parcels baked and ready in no time.
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
These mini tiramisu-style pots are a perfect sweet canapé for your next Christmas party. With caramelised hazelnuts, espresso cream and a dusting of dark chocolate, you'd be surprised to know this decadent dessert is totally vegan!
Melt chocolate, nuts and dried cranberries and stuff into juicy dates for an elegant, sweet canapé.
This vegan meringues recipe gives crisp, chewy meringue, topped with passion fruit, kiwi, oranges and pineapple – the perfect post-dinner sweet treat
The magic of this recipe is you're creating a deliciously indulgent dessert with festive leftovers! Take panettone, mincemeat, nuts and cream and bake up everyone's favourite old-school pud – bread and butter pudding, but with a seasonal twist. Lovely for a treat between Christmas and New Year or any time you fancy a comforting 'afters'.
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!