• Panforte

    Panforte

    Enjoy this honeyed Tuscan dessert with candied peel at the end of a meal with sweet wine or coffee, or wrap up and give as a homemade Christmas gift

    Easy
  • Custard & crumble mince pies

    Custard & crumble mince pies

    A twist on a festive favourite, adding a layer of creamy custard and a delectable crumbly topping makes an irresistible and more mellow mince pie

    Easy
  • Chocolate & cherry Christmas pudding

    Chocolate & cherry Christmas pudding

    A twist on the classic Christmas pudding,  our cherry version is served with silky dark chocolate, a rich brandy sauce and a dollop of double cream

    Easy
  • Nancy’s Rudolph Christmas cake

    Nancy’s Rudolph Christmas cake

    Nancy Birtwhistle’s last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

    More effort
  • Marzipan-in-the-middle bundt cake

    Marzipan-in-the-middle bundt cake

    Half-cake, half-stollen, this last-minute Christmas bake doesn't need to mature, and is bursting with festive flavours, mixed spice, dried fruit and nuts

    Easy
  • Caramel chocolate log

    Caramel chocolate log

    This fabulous gluten-free cake has a festive spiced cream and dulce de leche filling – drizzle with white chocolate for an extra-special end to a Christmas dinner party

    A challenge
  • Chocolate, orange & hazelnut cake

    Chocolate, orange & hazelnut cake

    You'd never guess that this spectacular dessert is dairy-free, decorated with a zesty ganache using orange juice instead of cream

    More effort
  • Christmas white chocolate traybake

    Christmas white chocolate traybake

    Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya shares a brand-new bake that takes all the best festive flavours such as dried fruit and spice and puts them in a delicious, easy-slice cake

    Easy
  • Chocolate orange cheesecake

    Chocolate orange cheesecake

    This decadent, make-ahead dessert is perfect for a festive dinner party or buffet, with a zesty cream cheese filling and dark chocolate biscuit base

    More effort
  • Stollen muffins

    Stollen muffins

    These little cakes are filled with all the festive, fruity flavours of this classic German Christmas bake – ideal for Christmas morning or a teatime treat

    Easy