‘Tis the season to treat ourselves, and after a testing year, we’re going all out.
Whether you’re in need of a last-minute gift made with plenty of love, a little something for the Christmas table or a festive fruit cake to indulge in over the holiday season, these recipes promise to delight. And thanks to the fresh flavours of Sunbeam’s world-class collection of dried fruits and nuts, they’ve never been easier to achieve.
Here, 10 sweet Christmas recipes that will be loved by all.
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Bake a tray of these Christmas cookies and gift them as a thoughtful present this festive season. Speckled with white-choc chunks, walnut pieces and chewy fruit bits (cranberries and raisins), you’ll want to make an extra tray to keep for yourself and any guests that pop around over the holidays.
02
Christmas snowball cookies recipe
Our Christmas snowball cookies make an adorable homemade Christmas food gift, or a cute addition to your sweets spread come Christmas Day. Just don’t throw them.
03
Calling all chocoholics – this one’s for you. Dark chocolate and shredded coconut are mixed with pistachios, rice bubbles and fruit pieces for a sweet treat with crunch. Sunbeam Sultanas and Angas Park dried apricots ensure every bite packs punch!
04
This super-sweet dessert is Australia’s answer for missing out on our own “white Christmas” – mimicking the colours of fresh snow and festive baubles in this lovely no-bake slice.
05
These beautiful sweets will add sophistication to all table settings this Christmas. Infused with rose water, these noughat parcels are packed with Angas Park dried blueberries, Sunbeam Currants, cranberries and pistachio pieces.
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Mini boiled Christmas puddings
Till the season for Christmas pudding! These delicious and rich mini boiled Christmas puddings are perfect for the festive season!
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Super easy to make, super delicious! Forget what you know about salami and embrace this beautiful Christmas slice. A great addition to cheese boards and antipasto spreads, it’s made of crushed cookies, ginger, white chocolate, nuts, coconut and juicy dried fruit.
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If you think you’ve left it too late to make your own Christmas pudding, you’re wrong! This microwave recipe takes less than an hour and the results are spectacular.
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The perfect piece of cake to serve with a cuppa over the festive season. Delight guests with this dense, spicy fruit cake and just wait for the cries of delight! This recipe also includes an optional citrus glaze, should you fancy. Serving tip: native flowers add a colourful finish to this striking dessert.
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Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.
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