Chocolate & chestnut truffle torte

This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party

Christmas pudding cake pops

Try making these Christmassy lollipops as a festive treat for kids – and get them involved in the kitchen too

Chocolate orange & Grand Marnier truffle cake

This naughty pudding is the perfect way to use up all those Christmas Chocolate Oranges. A definite winner

Chocolate & ginger refrigerator squares

This quick and easy fridge cakes make a great addition to a homemade gift hamper

Black Forest trifle

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

White chocolate pretzel bites

Combine salty crushed pretzels with sweet chocolate and raisins to create bite-sized sweets ideal for a gift hamper

Nutty chocolate crunch

Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts

Sunken drunken chocolate cake

Prunes, Marsala and dark chocolate – a marriage made in heaven. It may sink and crack as it cools, but this is part of its charm

Peppermint hot chocolate

Everyone's favourite quick winter treat gets a festive facelift

Mint chocolate truffles

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts