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    Home » Christmas

    The best Christmas Desserts

    Published: Dec 16, 2020 by Vanya Insull

    Here is a list of my favourite desserts that will impress your family and friends on Christmas day. Most of them can be made in advance so that will take some stress out of preparing a festive feast. 

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    The best christmas desserts

    1

    Chocolate brownie trifle

    This show-stopping trifle is filled with chocolate brownie, raspberry sauce, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, custard and topped with crumbled flake.

    2

    Mango Pavlova

    This tropical pavlova is filled with whipped cream, toasted coconut, lime zest and then topped with juicy mango slices.

    3

    Giant Chocolate Eclair

    A huge eclair filled with custard cream and fresh berries, topped with a Caramilk ganache and crumbled flake.

    4

    White Chocolate Mousse Cake

    A soft chocolate cake topped with silky white chocolate mousse and fresh berries.

    5

    Ambrosia

    Such a quick and easy dessert, you only need 5 ingredients to make Ambrosia.

    6

    Christmas Mini Pavlova Wreath

    A stunning Christmas wreath dessert made from mini pavlovas, fresh fruit and decadent sauces.

    7

    Nutellamisu

    If you love Tiramisu and you love Nutella then this is the perfect make-ahead dessert for you! 

    8

    Baked Raspberry Cheesecake

    This baked cheesecake is made with a crushed biscuit base, cream cheese filling and a raspberry coulis to serve.

    9

    Mini Tropical Pavlovas

    Tasty mini pavlovas topped with whipped cream, fresh mango and passionfruit.

    10

    Ambrosia Eton Mess

    Layers of creamy ambrosia with fresh fruit, crushed meringues, marshmallows and flaky chocolate.

    11

    Super Sized Berry Pavlova

    A huge pavlova topped with fresh cream, berry coulis and fresh strawberries.

    12

    Chocolate Mousse Cake

    A soft, rich chocolate cake topped with a layer of homemade chocolate mousse and grated chocolate.

    13

    Lemon Meringue Pie

    A decadent pie made from shortcrust pastry, tangy lemon curd and a soft meringue.

    14

    Chocolate Cherry Pavlova

    This delicious chocolate pavlova is topped with cherry sauce, pistachios and crumbled chocolate flake.

    15

    Black Forest Gateau

    This chocolate and cherry layer cake combines rich cake layers with berry sauce, whipped cream and dark chocolate. 

    16

    Passionfruit meringue pie

    This recipe has a tart passionfruit filling and is topped with delicious meringue.

    17

    Baked Chocolate Tart

    A baked chocolate tart with a silky smooth centre and delicate chocolate crust.

    18

    Mini pavlovas with raspberry sauce

    These delicious individual pavlovas are topped with raspberry sauce and dark chocolate ganache.

    19

    Ginger Kisses Cheesecake

    Made with Gingernut biscuits in the base and a Ginger Kisses cream cheese filling, which gives it a lovely taste and texture.

    20

    Baked Alaska

    Photo Credit: justamumnz.com

    This beautiful frozen dessert recipe is from Anna at Just a Mum.

    21

    No Bake Summer Berry Tart

    Photo Credit: www.thekiwicountrygirl.com

    This no-bake summer berry tart from Laura at The Kiwi Country Girl is so delicious and simple to make.

    22

    Lolly Log Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: bakergatherer.com

    What a combo! Lolly log base with a creamy cheesecake topping from Dane at Baker Gatherer

    23

    Mini Banoffee Tarts

    Mini banoffee made with sweet shortcrust pastry, canned caramel, chocolate, bananas and whipped cream.

    24

    Caramilk Mousse

    This recipe only has 4 ingredients and is so simple to make. 

    25

    Christmas ice cream

    This recipe is super easy using store bought ice-cream and jazzing it up to give it Christmas flair.

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