Make-ahead Christmas recipes
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Fruity biscotti
The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive
Tuscan sausage, kale & ciabatta stuffing
Prep this sausage, kale and bread stuffing up to two days in advance, then bake on the day. If your favourite part of stuffing is the crispy bits, you’ll love this recipe
Air-fryer clementine & chilli halloumi skewers
Enjoy these skewers as canapés at your next party. Flavoured with festive clementines, they're ideal at Christmas served with your choice of dips
Coffee & Irish cream semifreddo wreath
Make this frozen dessert up to two days ahead of serving so you can spend more time with your guests. It’s sure to impress at a Christmas gathering
Simple sweet & sour slow-cooker red cabbage
Save hob space by using a slow cooker to braise red cabbage – take the lid off for the last 30 mins to reduce the juices for a lovely, sticky texture
App onlyOrange & brandy mincemeat. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make this easy twist on mincemeat – it's infused with the festive flavours of orange and brandy, and is easy to make by simply mixing everything together
Chilli & honey baked ricotta & grapes with prosciutto
Create a little make-your-own crostini station where guests are invited to spread baked ricotta onto warm toast and top with grapes and prosciutto
App onlySmoky paprika & herb roast potatoes. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Season roasties with smoked paprika and thyme for a punch of smoky heat and herby flavour. Drizzle with oil when turning for golden crunchy roasties
Mini hot toddy pavlovas
Take inspiration from a classic winter cocktail to create these mini pavlovas flavoured with whisky, pear and spices
App onlyMincemeat flapjacks. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make some Christmassy flapjacks using mincemeat. They make the perfect travel companion, and are great if you’re craving some festive flavours
Sunken chocolate, olive oil & hazelnut cake
Indulge in a cake with a lovely crunchy topping that gives way to a soft, gooey middle. With its flourless sponge, it's ideal for guests who can’t eat gluten
Apple crumble trifle
Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day
Gingerbread tres leches cake
Give this Mexican-inspired cake a festive twist using ginger and cinnamon. The cake is soaked in a trio of sweetened milks, then topped with whipped cream
App onlyAir-fryer sesame prawn toast. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make these prawns toasts as canapés at your next party. Arrange on a platter and scatter over extra spring onions and chopped chives to garnish
Mini maple & mustard pigs in blankets
Make pigs in blankets even more special using maple syrup and a little mustard. If you can’t find cocktail sausages, use chipolatas, each cut into three pieces
App onlyElote muffins. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Get inspired by the Mexican street-food snack, elote. These savoury muffins make an excellent breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up when you’re on the go
Ham hock, cheese & potato pithivier
Make this domed puff-pastry pie as a Christmas centrepiece. With a crumbly pastry exterior and packed filling oozing with gooey comté, it's a wow dish
App onlyBurnt lemon & thyme butter turkey crown. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Char the cut sides of the lemons in this dish to add a smoky note that transforms the flavour of the turkey. It helps keep the lean breast meat succulent too
App onlyAir fryer pigs-in-blanket turnovers. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Wrap pigs-in-blankets in puff pastry to make a delicious festive snack. They're ideal for a Christmas party or buffet, served alongside chutney
Herb-buttered baby carrots
Make the herby mustard butter a few days ahead, then microwave your carrots on the day for a speedy vegetarian side. It's the perfect dish for Christmas dinner or a Sunday roast
Festive rum & ginger punch
Prepare this festive punch before your guests arrive for a stress-free party. It uses our mince pie rum, but can also be made with spiced rum
Turkey crown kiev
Apply the flavours of a chicken kiev – garlic, parsley and butter – to a succulent turkey crown, and you'll be in for a treat. It's a great Christmas main
Pistachio tiramisu
Delight guests with a pistachio twist on tiramisu, with a pistachio cream filling and pistachio topping. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party
Red velvet brownies
Enjoy these festively red, rich and fudgy brownies swirled with a tangy cheesecake filling. They're perfect treat when you have guests over at Christmas
