Here are six of the recipes and collections, readers have been clicking on in recent weeks, as the countdown to Christmas begins. And if we’re sensing a theme, it’s all about dessert at this point, and not just readers preparing to get their cakes and puddings on!
Our rumball recipe is an absolute classic, popular with readers every year who make batches for friends and family. They will keep in the fridge for up to a month. For more edible gift ideas, try one of our Christmas cookie recipes.
On Facebook, readers are describing our boiled fruit cake recipe as “very moist and delicious” and “one that never fails”. We absolutely love reading feedback like this!
For more festive recipes, visit our Christmas section.
Happy planning!
Classic rum balls
A Christmas favourite. These can be stored in the fridge for up to one month.
Best-ever Christmas boiled fruit cake
No Christmas would be complete without a deliciously plump fruit cake. Let that dried fruit soak up all the butter and sherry flavours. Yum!
27 fabulously festive Christmas trifle recipes
The pièce de résistance on the festive eating agenda.
Classic Christmas pudding
A classic fruit pudding is everything that’s right about Christmas desserts.
Our classic pavlova recipe
A classic that’s hard to beat – and easy to eat.
Super-moist rich Christmas cake
No Christmas would be complete without a deliciously plump fruit cake.