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!
This fragrant almond tart is a classic British dessert and true family favourite. This traditional Bakewell tart recipe includes buttery homemade pastry with a thick layer of raspberry jam and a soft frangipane topping.
These gooey chocolate brownies with whisky-infused caramel are easy to make and taste absolutely divine.
Once you've mastered this easy vanilla cupcake recipe, you'll want to make it on repeat! Fluffy, golden sponge is topped with a swirl of rich vanilla buttercream for a classic bake that will be the star of any birthday party, afternoon tea or bake sale.
Slice into this beautiful Christmas dessert to discover the spongey, cream centre that's hidden beneath lashings of rich chocolate icing. The flaky chocolate bark topping makes this traditional yule log even more deliciously special
Top a classic rocky road base with jelly sweets and marshmallow spider webs for a spooky sweet treat. This Halloween rocky road is just perfect for parties and trick-or-treating.
Learn how to make sticky toffee pudding and tuck into this classic British dessert – a moist sponge made with medjool dates drenched in super-sticky toffee sauce.
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
Surprise friends and family with these quick and easy sweet treats. These delicious rocky road bars are topped with homemade fudge and can be made ahead of Christmas day – they will keep, in an airtight container, for up to one week.
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.
Add some umami to your baking with these sweet 'n' salty miso blondies, studded with chunks of white and dark chocolate. Suitable for plant-based or dairy-free diets, they're a simple-to-make, moreish teatime treat or snack. But be quick, these won't kick around for long!
Looking for a healthy sweet treat you can batch-cook for the week ahead? This low-calorie brownie recipe is the answer. Made with green lentils, these deliciously fudgy brownies are super-simple to whip up in just 30 minutes. Plus, they’re high in fibre and gluten-free!
Inspired by the iconic Green Goddess salad, this creamy silken tofu pasta is a midweek winner. Topped with crispy chickpeas for added crunch, this comforting, high-protein pasta recipe belongs in your weekly dinner rotation.
Cast a spell with this show-stopping Halloween cake that's guaranteed to make your party spooktacular. Kids will love the chocolate bat biscuits and ghoulish white chocolate ghosts, and the butterscotch cake is scarily delicious. This is a Halloween cake recipe you'll want to make every year!
Indulge in the mouth-watering flavour combination of tart rhubarb and sweet vanilla custard with this recipe. Perfect for special occasions or as a comforting treat, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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
Enjoy the flavours of black tea and sweet dried fruit in this classic Bara brith recipe. Serve warm with a generous spread of butter.
Bake this impressive whole orange and almond cake for a teatime treat or elegant dessert. Three whole oranges are cooked until soft and blitzed into the gluten-free almond cake batter – juice, peel and all – for a tender crumb bursting with citrus flavour
Here's a special banana pancake recipe! With warm spices and interesting textures, plus plenty of tangy berries, it certainly packs in the plant points and is a source of vitamin B12, which helps with energy levels. Nutritious but also indulgent-tasting, this makes a lovely weekend breakfast or brunch.