Christmas dessert recipes: Tips, ideas for festive sweet treats

Best classic Christmas desserts

When it comes to classic desserts, nothing says Christmas quite like a plum pudding with brandy custard. Just as popular, and more befitting our climate, is a trifle. Here you can even replicate the cheery Christmas colours in the fruit and jelly you use.

Best frozen Christmas desserts

If you love the flavours, but not the weight, of a Christmas pudding, perhaps try an ice cream version. Packed with brandy-soaked fruit and made from a vanilla ice cream base this is a delicious – and cooling – option.

Best fruity Christmas desserts

With summer now in full swing, this is also a great time to showcase the seasons best fruit. Cherry trifle, mango cheesecake or berries folded through a flummery are just some of the desserts that shine at this time of year.

Christmas dessert recipes: Tips, ideas for festive sweet treats

Best chocolate Christmas desserts

Even though the sun is shining, chocolate still makes a great dessert. Opt for a creamy mousse, or try making a Yule log for a real showstopper. Alternatively, keep things simple and make a fudgy chocolate sauce to top ice cream.

New Christmas desserts to try

If you like to try something new at the Christmas table, why not opt for one of these desserts. From the colour of broken jelly glass to the silkiness of lemon meringue cream, we've got all your options covered to ensure each is a celebratory success.

Last minute Christmas dessert ideas

Even if you forget about dessert, you can quickly pull together a show-stopping finale with these festive ideas:

Keep store bought meringues in the cupboard to make a speedy Eton mess complete with whipped cream and fresh summer berries.
Make a speedy chocolate sauce by melting chocolate with cream and allowing it to cool. Pour over the top of vanilla ice cream for decadent chocolate fudge Sundays.
Add a festive touch to your desserts by crumbling spice biscuits or gingerbread over vanilla ice cream.