Photography: John Paul Urizar. Styling: Michele Cranston.
It wouldn’t be the festive season without deliciously sweet treats. But it’s not all steamed puddings and fruit mince pies, not that these aren’t delicious! Here, we’ve pulled together a selection of our best ice-cream cakes, pavlovas, trifles and cakes, plus some more traditional Christmas fare, as inspiration for your festive feast.
Mini Christmas puddings
Serve these little puddings with brandy butter and caramel brandy sauce for a decadent festive dessert.
Christmas tree pavlova
Mastering the perfect pavlova is a skill for life! With our tips and secret ingredients, you can create a sumptuous dessert that has a delicate crisp outer shell and a soft marshmallow interior.
Pavlova wreath
A festive twist on a classic pavlova.
Double Biscoff cheesecake with white chocolate
Make our decadent Biscoff cheesecake your festive finale.
Decadent Black Forest trifle
A decadent twist on a classic trifle.
Panettone trifle with sparkling shiraz and berries
Take your trifle to the next level.
Mango tiramisu
This mango-misu dessert is a summery twist on a classic tiramisu.
Choc mint ice-cream bombe
A stunning dessert to end a festive feast. Don’t expect leftovers!
Sticky date pudding with boozy toffee sauce
Looking for something different to serve for dessert this Christmas?
Chocolate chestnut cake
This gorgeous layered cake is the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. It’s the perfect celebratory cake to serve at Christmas time.
Mango and passionfruit pavlova
This iconic Australian dessert is made even more delicious with the addition of fresh tropical fruits. Whip up this gorgeous pavlova for a special occasion, birthday party or Christmas celebration.
Fruit cake and eggnog cheesecake
With a fruitcake base, creamy cheesecake filling and fruit topping drizzled with toffee, this Christmas dessert is a wonderfully decadent treat.
Chocolate and cherry bombe alaska
The winning dish this Christmas!
Classic trifle
It doesn’t need to be Christmas to enjoy this classic dessert.
Chocolate drambuie fruit cakes
Drambuie is a whisky-based liqueur infused with honey, spices and herbs. Soaking the fruit in the liqueur adds depth and richness to these divine cakes.
Night-before-Christmas fruit cake
Forgot to make your cake weeks ago? Don’t fret – this one can be prepared the night before.
Macadamia and fig Christmas pudding
The addition of sweet and juicy figs and crunchy Australian macadamia nuts puts a delightful twist on the classic steamed Christmas pudding. Cut yourself a big slice and serve warm with a drizzle of cream.
33 Christmas desserts to end your festive feast on a high
Find the perfect ending for your festive feast.
Classic boiled Christmas pudding
No Christmas is complete without a classic pudding in all its rich and boozy glory.
Raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with berry and mint salad
Refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad – a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!
Best-ever Christmas fruit cake recipe
No Christmas would be complete without a deliciously plump fruit cake. Let that dried fruit soak up all the butter and sherry flavours. Yum!
Coconut and mascarpone cake
This impressive-looking dessert combines the beautiful creaminess of mascarpone cheese with sweet and tart strawberries and raspberries. This cake is lovely served at Christmas time or for birthday celebrations.
Classic rum balls
A Christmas favourite. These can be stored in the fridge for up to one month.
Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait
Parfait means ‘perfect’ in French and there’s a lot about this chocolate, honey and red berry version that is perfect. For starters, it’s easy to make and doesn’t melt too quickly which means it’s great for entertaining. It also looks amazing.
Honey muscat cake with orange syrup
Drizzled with orange syrup and topped with Greek yoghurt and fresh grapes, this cake is both delicious and stunning.
Gluten-free Christmas cakes
No-one should miss out on Christmas cake!
Panettone with mascarpone and raspberries
Enjoy this traditional sweet panettone dish, complete with creamy mascarpone and fresh raspberries. A perfect way to end Christmas lunch or dinner.
White Christmas rocky road
Wouldn’t be the festive season without a plate of this!
Christmas coffee wreath cake
This stunning cake is shaped like a Christmas wreath to make your festivities even more special. Your loved ones will love how it looks, but obsess over how it tastes. The rich coffee mascarpone filling is utterly delicious.
Cheat’s frozen Christmas puddings
These deliciously sweet frozen puddings are perfect for a hot Australian Christmas celebration. We’ll show you the quick way to make these impressive desserts with minimal effort.
The-night-before Christmas ice-cream cake
Cool down Christmas Day with this frozen treat.
Santa Claus Christmas ice-cream cake
A delight for adults and kids alike.
