No-bake Christmas dessert recipes

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  • Irish cream tiramisu

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.40 ratings

    You can make this no-cook tiramisu ahead to save on time when hosting a party. Made with Irish cream liqueur, it’s a truly grown-up dessert


  • Christmas pudding cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.44 ratings

    Cross a Christmas pudding with a cheesecake and what do you get? A fantastic alternative festive dessert with a crunchy ginger base and creamy filling


  • Retro trifle

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.13 ratings

    Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence


  • Rocky road cheesecake pudding

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.28 ratings

    We’ve blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.


  • Tiramisu trifle

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Combine the decadent coffee and chocolate flavours of a tiramisu with a classic trifle for a crowd-pleasing dessert – it’s a fuss-free finale to your dinner


  • Christmas pudding ice cream

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.19 ratings

    Impress your guests with this showstopping Christmas dessert, which can be made up to one month ahead


  • Espresso martini cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.11 ratings

    Make this grown-up dessert for a celebration dinner, or as an alternative to Christmas pudding. Spiked with coffee liqueur, it’s sophisticated and luxurious


  • Black Forest Christmas fool

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    A simple, quick and indulgent dessert you can rustle up in 10 minutes. If you want to make a non-alcoholic version, use a can of cherries in syrup instead


  • Chocolate orange-tini trifle

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Cross a Mississippi mud pie with a marmalade martini and the result is this grown-up Christmas trifle. It makes a wonderful indulgent end to a festive menu


  • Festive frozen chocolate parfait

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.7 ratings

    Try this cross between dense chocolate cake, rich chocolate ice cream and Christmas tiffin. Best of all, it can be sliced straight from the freezer


  • Sweet grazing wreath

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Create a dessert centrepiece without spending hours in the kitchen. This sweet grazing wreath is great fun at Christmas, but is perfect for any party


  • Dark chocolate, ginger & pistachio squares

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    No cooking is required to make these vegan chocolate squares studded with stem ginger, gingernut biscuits and pistachios. Best enjoyed with an afternoon cuppa


  • Salted caramel no-bake cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.4 ratings

    Looking for a centrepiece dessert? Our salted caramel no-bake cheesecake is a winner every time and it’s so easy to put together


  • Winter berry & white chocolate pots

    A star rating of 2.5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Make these pretty pots ahead of time for a stress-free dessert at Christmas. You can keep them in the fridge for up to three days before serving


  • Mince pie truffles

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    What’s more festive than mince pie truffles? Serve these bite-size treats as an after-dinner sweet, or gift in pretty boxes tied with decorative ribbon


  • Passion fruit & white chocolate semifreddo

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.2 ratings

    Combine the flavours of white chocolate, passion fruit and pistachios in this semifreddo, a stunning dessert to end a dinner party or family celebration


  • Christmas rocky road

    A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.9 ratings

    Adapt this festive rocky road however you like. It’s great for using up leftover Christmas sweets and biscuits, and you can get kids involved in making them, too


  • Christmas pudding ice cream bombe

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Wow dinner guests with this stunning gluten free ice cream bombe for dessert. It’s a great way to use up leftover Christmas pudding – and it’s surprisingly easy to make!


  • Black Forest fridge cake

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.11 ratings

    Make an easy ‘fridge cake’ version of Black Forest gateau by layering cherries, chocolatey cream and chocolate biscuits. It’s a moreish dessert to end a meal


  • Christmas pudding trifle

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings

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


  • Baumkuchen

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Try your hand at making our version of German baumkuchen. Popular at Christmas, it’s also known as ‘tree cake’ because of the rings you’ll see when you cut into it


  • White chocolate trifle

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.6 ratings

    Love trifle? This white chocolate custard and passion fruit combination is really something special – the perfect dessert for a celebration


  • Apple, cream & spiced rye crumble pots

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Combine layers of stewed apple, cardamon-flavoured rye breadcrumbs and whipped cream in this Scandinavian-inspired dessert that’s fabulous for a dinner party


  • Mojito possets

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Fancy a lighter dessert after a heavy main course? These mojito possets deliver. They have all the flavours of a mojito cocktail, including a rum cream

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