Christmas dessert Recipes
Try our selection of quick and easy Christmas desserts. Our festive Christmas dessert recipes include a brilliantly boozy trifle, a seasonal spiced pavlova, lots of amazing alternatives to Christmas pudding.
If you’re looking for something extra special to whip up this Christmas for dessert, we’re here to inspire. We’ve got lots of easy Christmas dessert ideas for you to make. You’re going to be spoilt for choice!
From classic panforte to Hairy Bikers yule log. From Christmas trifle to Mary Berry’s mincemeat bread and butter pudding, what will you be making this year?
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Lemon mince pies
A classic festive treat. These luxury lemon and almond mince pies are great to prepare in advance and great for freezing.
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Cranberry mince pies
Come and try our delicious recipe for orange and cranberry mince pies. Filled with festive flavours, the almond pastry adds some extra indulgence
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Mince pies with orange pastry
Come and try our delicious recipe for mince pies with orange pastry. The orange pastry gives these buttery treats an extra festive feel
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Mince pie ice cream
Come and try our delicious recipe for mince pie ice cream. Smooth, creamy and studded with spiced fruits and buttery pastry, this is the perfect treat
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Gluten-free mince pies
A mince pie recipe perfect for people following a gluten-free or dairy-free diet, so there's not need to miss out on this festive treat.
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Hairy Bikers' Yule log
This yule log is such a fab festive treat - it's so chocolatey and makes a great alternative to a classic Christmas pudding or as a Christmas eve treat
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Chestnut Yule log
Chestnut puree, freshly whipped cream, and Belgian chocolate combine in this decadent festive dessert. Chesnut Yule log has a sophisticated festive flavour.
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Vanilla yule log cake
Light as a cloud vanilla sponge, rich booze spiked chocolate filling, and a cheat’s marshmallow frosting. This vanilla yule log cake ticks all the boxes.
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Pear Christmas pudding
Decadent and full of flavour, this pear Christmas pudding is our nutty twist on the classic. Fresh fruit transforms this pud into a much lighter dish.
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Salted caramel Christmas pudding
Not a fan of traditional Christmas pudding but still want a festive dessert? This salted caramel Christmas pudding ticks all the boxes.
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Steamed Christmas pudding
This purse-friendly steamed Christmas pudding recipe makes two large puds and works out at just 35p per serving. Serve with plenty of brandy butter.
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Red velvet peppermint cake
Give your favourite peppermint red velvet cake a festive update with crushed candy canes and some cute Christmas decorations
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Brandy Christmas cake
An unusual rosemary wreath elevates this brandy Christmas cake. Packed with dried fruit, candied peel, and a hint of warmth from a generous glug of brandy.
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Hummingbird Bakery raspberry cheesecake brownie
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Peppermint cupcakes
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Panettone Tiramisu
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Elizabeth Shaw mint chocolate mousse bombe
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Homemade brandy butter
This boozy brandy butter recipe is a must with Christmas pud and mince pies- or if you're feeling really decadent then you could even eat it straight from the bowl!
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Panforte
Learn how to make Panforte with this easy recipe. Enjoy this traditional Italian dessert with a coffee or dessert wine after dinner - or with a cuppa whenever you fancy
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Passionfruit Portuguese Tarts
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Individual pavlovas with fig honey and pistachio
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Chocolate log
This delicious chocolate log recipe is so easy to follow and makes the perfect festive dessert.
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Mary Berry's mincemeat bread and butter pudding
Mary Berry's mincemeat bread and butter pudding is pure comfort food, and wonderful at any time of the year - not just at Christmas!
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Christmas trifle
Christmas trifle is great to prep ahead of time and this Christmas Trifle recipe is the ultimate festive dessert using mulled wine and layers of custard
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No bake tiffin tower
This spectacular tiffin tower is a fantastic finale to your Christmas dinner or any other special meal.
