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

Poached pears in spiced tea

This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget

Nutty chocolate crunch

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

Peppermint hot chocolate

Everyone's favourite quick winter treat gets a festive facelift

Christmas mess

Take the classic summer Eton mess combo of cream and meringue and give it a festive twist with frozen mixed berries, cinnamon and blackcurrant liqueur

Christmas spiced friands

These light cakes may just be the perfect pudding after an enormous Christmas dinner

Christmas pudding with citrus & spice

A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal

Classic trifle

Christmas celebrations are not complete without a trifle and this recipe is guaranteed to be the crown jewels of the table