Glam trifle slice

Everyone’s favourite layered dessert gets a smart makeover – custard, raspberry, jelly and cream in a neat terrine

Rudolph cupcakes

Get the kids into the kitchen to decorate these individual chocolate sponges with frosting and sweets

Christmas wreath cake

Turn one fruitcake into two with these festive ideas – this one is a decorative holly ring with fondant icing (find the second recipe in ‘goes well with’)

Simple snow sparkle cake

This crunchy, sugar-snow topping is an easy way to transform a humble fruitcake into a celebration centrepiece

Christmas pudding trifle

Use leftover Christmas pudding to rustle up this speedy and sumptuously creamy trifle with Grand Marnier-steeped oranges

Bûche de Noël

Paul Hollywood’s sumptuous chocolate, raspberry and cream sponge falls somewhere between a Yule log and Swiss roll. Add a drop of Drambuie for a cheeky adult twist

Brie wrapped in prosciutto & brioche

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This decadent bake from Paul Hollywood combines slightly sweet French bread with a creamy ham and cheese filling

Sticky date & raisin pudding

Keep everyone happy with this sticky toffee-like steamed basin pudding packed with dried fruit

Pistachio & raspberry pithiviers

Frangipane and berry individual puff pastry parcels – for a special touch decorate with your guests’ initials

Brandy butter ice cream

Throw a fresh spin on a favourite, festive sauce by serving as a sweet and creamy frozen dessert or accompaniment