Christmas baking recipes

Make brownies fabulously festive by adding Free From Christmas pudding into the mix. They're dairy-free, so they're perfect for vegans, too

Treat guests over for Christmas to this frangipane, fig and orange tart. It's delicious at the end of a family feast, or simply served for afternoon tea

Wow guests with our fairy light Christmas cake topping, made with fondant icing and sugared almonds. You could also use jelly sweets, if you like

Transform leftover Christmas pud into these moreish cookies. Even pudding sceptics will be swayed by these soft, buttery rye cookies which taste of Christmas

Mince pies are a must at Christmas, and you can’t go wrong with these filo versions laced with zesty orange and a splash of warming brandy

Make this lighter version of a classic Christmas pudding as an alternative festive dessert. It’s packed with all the same fruits and spices, but swaps suet for butter

Enjoy our vegan version of stollen, a lightly spiced Christmas bake studded with brandy-soaked fruit and layered with a swirl of homemade marzipan

What's a celebration without a trifle? This glam version is full of festive caramel and ginger. Swap the figs for poached pears, if you prefer

Combine pillowy focaccia with the spiced fruit flavours of a tea loaf to create this tear & share bake, perfect with a Christmas Day cuppa

Turn a chocolate roulade into Rudy the reindeer! Kids will love helping out making this festive dessert – it's perfect for a Christmas party

Create this stunning gingerbread birdhouse imagined by Samuel Debenham who won our gingerbread house competition. It's the perfect Christmas centrepiece

Get ready for Christmas with this rich and sticky pud laden with fruits, nuts and spices. This slow cooker version takes the stress out of steaming

Looking for a vegan Christmas dessert that's a little lighter than Christmas pud? This orange, cranberry and pistachio pavlova is just the ticket

Wish someone a happy Christmas with some lovingly presented homemade white chocolate & ginger florentines – they're sweet, chewy and irresistible

Enjoy a baked cheesecake made with cashews for a vegan take on a classic dessert. With clementines, raspberries and pistachios, it's perfect for Christmas

Give this classic Derbyshire tart a festive twist with orange zest, amaretto and a thick layer of homemade cranberry jam

Impress dinner guests with our luscious winter-fruit themed pavlova, with light meringue, vanilla cream and gorgeous maple, apple and pecan flavours

Try a modern twist on a traditional Christmas cake with this salted caramel version. Laced with chunks of toffee and dates, plus a crunchy, nutty topping, it’s a real treat

Indulge in these soft and squidgy Christmas cookies with moreish mincemeat flavours. Make ahead and freeze, then simply pop in the oven when guests arrive

Get the kids involved in making these cute elf and Santa cupcakes with our template for the chimney-style paper cases

These quick marzipan cookies with a hint of cinnamon can be made in just 25 minutes. Leave them plain or add a few chopped almonds for a crunchy topping

Bake a free-from version of this Austrian Christmas cookie using gluten-free flour and ground almonds