Pull-apart Santa cupcakes

Hosting a kids’ Christmas party? These Santa-themed cupcakes are perfect for sharing, and you can save time by using plain shop-bought cakes to decorate

Cambridge burnt creams

Try an English take on crème brûlée for dessert. Thought to have originated at Trinity College, Cambridge, they are also known as trinity burnt creams

Christmas crumble

Enjoy a festive crumble made with apples, cranberries and mixed spice. Serve warm with cream or custard for the ultimate comfort dessert

Christmas muffins

Make these zesty, spiced muffins ahead of Christmas Day, then begin the festivities by handing them out while everyone opens their gifts under the tree

Chocolate orange baked cheesecake

Make a dessert that’s the talk of the party with this creamy, rich chocolate orange cheesecake

White chocolate & ginger florentines

Wish someone a happy Christmas with some lovingly presented homemade white chocolate & ginger florentines – they’re sweet, chewy and irresistible

Strawberry halva hamantaschen

Enjoy these triangular cookies made with a filling of tahini, honey and strawberry jam. Hamantaschen are often enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim

Chocolate apples

Make these chocolate apples as a treat for a kids’ party. Great for Bonfire Night or Halloween, cover in chopped nuts, sprinkles and honeycomb pieces

Easy blondies

Whip up these easy blondies with moreish chunks of white chocolate dotted throughout. These gooey, golden squares are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee

Sweet potato cheesecake

Layer maple syrup, spiced sweet potato and cool cream cheese on a crushed digestive base to make this dessert. Trust us, it really works