Christmas brownies

Chocolate truffles, amaretti biscuits and a few edible Christmas flourishes make these festive brownies an extra-special dessert no one could resist

Quick frosted walnuts

These crunchy walnuts make a great topping for a festive treat or a bowl of ice cream. The simplest way to take a dessert to dinner party level

St Nick’s flip

Nick Jones and Leah de Felice Renton from Birds & Bats Wines describe their cocktail creation as a creamy Christmas dessert in a glass, sign us up!

Vegan lemon cheesecake

An easy no-cook cheesecake that's dairy-free and gluten-free with just a little agave syrup to sweeten. A lusciously lemony vegan dessert the family will love

Black Forest Christmas fool

A simple, quick and indulgent dessert you can rustle up in 10 minutes. If you want to make a non-alcoholic version, use a can of cherries in syrup instead

Buttermilk caramel puddings

A foolproof make-ahead spin on a crème caramel, using just five ingredients. The perfect winter dinner party dessert for those with a sweet tooth

Mincemeat, apple & marzipan wreath

This festive bake can be served warm with thick cream or custard as dessert or, once cool, slice into wedges and serve with a cup of tea

Pea-camole

Big kids love avocado, little kids love peas – and they add a good natural sweetness to this chilli-topping classic. It makes a handy vegan side dish too

Rainbow beet slaw with pecans & maple dressing

This is a goes-with-everything colourful side salad. If you want to serve it over a few days, leave out the soft herbs as they will wilt in the dressing

Granola baked apples

The perfect last-minute dessert – this simple warming winter pudding is budget-friendly and delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Lemon meringue fridge cake

This tangy dessert looks impressive but takes very little effort – most of the ingredients are ready-made, so it is simply a matter of construction

Mint-choc mousse

This reduced-sugar dessert has a light mousse texture, a refreshing hint of mint and rich chocolate finish all at once – the perfect after dinner treat