33 outstanding Christmas desserts

Classic trifle

It doesn’t feel like Christmas without this classic treat on the table.

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.

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.

Heavenly choc- meringue and turkish delight torte, served with sweet raspberries, smooth cream, and crunchy pistachios – so deliciously indulgent!

Refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad – a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!

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.

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

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!

Festive caramel nut tart

There was usually a tin of condensed milk in the fridge at home when I was growing up and my guilty pleasure was drinking it out of the can!

Sweeten up the festive season with this decadent chocolate cherry bombe alaska! The perfect dessert to share with family or friends.

Chocolate cherry berry pavlova

This decadent chocolate, cherries and mixed berry pavlova is the perfect way to end a dinner party, birthday celebration or date night.

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.

Rosé and raspberry trifle

Everyone will love this grown up trifle featuring a light homemade sponge, rosé jelly and fresh raspberries. Sweet, light and delightfully grown up.

Trifle torta

Layers of booze-soaked sponge, custard, raspberries, jelly and cream come together in this trifle-cake hybrid.

Tropical pavlova Christmas tree

Pavlova is a central part to any Christmas celebration in Australia, and you can make it spectacular with this towering tropical meringue tree.

Eggnogg bavarois cake

This stunning creation is the perfect addition to your Christmas dessert line-up.

Honeycomb and hazelnut frozen parfait pudding

Make dessert the centrepiece this Christmas with our frozen honeycomb and hazelnut parfait pudding.

Easy Christmas yule log

This fuss-free Christmas dessert is the perfect last-minute addition to your festive feast.

Santa Claus Christmas ice-cream cake

This adorable Christmas-themed cake is perfect for festive celebrations. The cream-filled strawberry Santas will be a favourite with the kids, plus the creamy ice-cream filling, of course.

Frozen Christmas ice-cream cake

This quick recipe for frozen Christmas ice-cream cake is loaded fruits and berries and brandy. Make it the night before for a hassle-free Christmas spent with your friends and family.

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.

Classic rum balls

Rum balls are the quintessential Christmas treat. The sweet and fragrant rum-infused treats rolled in toasted coconut are a part of annual traditions that signal the coming of the season. Perfect served as an edible gift, afternoon snack or light dessert.

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.

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.

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.

White chocolate, Irish cream and berry trifle

Topped with strawberries, raspberries and white chocolate curls, this Irish cream and berry trifle is a triumph. Creamy, fruity and spiked with alcohol, it’s a celebration in a dish.

Classic Christmas trifle

This traditional Christmas dessert is absolutely divine, layered with fresh strawberry and raspberry jelly, creamy mascarpone custard and sherry soaked sponge cake. Perfection!

Festive ice-cream cake with caramel sauce

‘Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring … because you haven’t made the pudding yet! Don’t despair, help is at hand with this delicious dessert.

Cassata

If you thought Italian ice-cream was all about the gelato, consider this beautiful looking cassata. This sophisticated tricolour dessert will have your guests shouting “Bravo!” and asking for more.

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.

Panettone naked cake

This beautiful naked cake uses bought panettone cake to create an easy dessert in no time at all. Finish your cake off with a generous coating of zesty mascarpone frosting for an impressive Christmas treat with minimal effort.