12 Easy Christmas Desserts

Classic Trifle

If you’re looking for a super easy, no bake dessert that will feed a crowd, you can’t go past a Classic Trifle. Mine is made with store bought cake, custard and plenty of fresh fruit so it’s quick and easy to throw together the night before. It’s a light, fresh and fruity dessert – win!

Easy Eton Mess

For a fun Christmas dessert, try my Easy Eton Mess. This gluten free dessert is a deliciously messy mix of fresh strawberries and raspberries, whipped cream and crunchy meringue. If you love pavlova, you’ll fall head over heels for Eton Mess. It’s basically a deconstructed pav – but it’s so much easier and quicker to make. 

White Chocolate Cheesecake

A Christmas classic, who can say no to a slice of baked White Chocolate Cheesecake? With a crumbly cookie crust, and a creamy white chocolate cream cheese filling, it’s one deliciously rich dessert. You can make it ahead of time for easy entertaining. And my recipe doesn’t require a water bath – simple.

Black Forest Cake

Enjoy the delightful combination of chocolate, cherries and cream in this Christmas fave, Black Forest Cake. I’ve put together a really simple recipe with two layers of chocolate cake, sandwiched together with sweet cherry jam and plenty of whipped cream. Enjoy! 

My Mother-in-law’s Pavlova

If you are after a show-stopping Christmas dessert, you cannot go past a homemade Pavlova. This tall Pavlova is my mother-in-law’s famous recipe she has been making for over 30 years.

Lemon Ricotta Cake

For a light and refreshing dessert, try my moist Lemon Ricotta Cake made with fresh lemons. This simple no-fuss dessert can easily be made ahead of time for easy entertaining.

Brownie Cake

I just love this Brownie Cake. It has a beautiful texture and just about melts-in-your-mouth, with a crisp, meringue-like crust. It’s really simple to make, but it tastes like it’s from a high-end restaurant. I promise everyone will love it! A must for chocoholics.

Sponge Cake

After a heavy Christmas lunch or dinner, my famous loves to finish it off with a slice of

light and fluffy sponge cake. Also known as a genoise sponge, this melt-in-your-mouth cake can be filled with cream and jam.

Chocolate Mousse Cake

You only need 5 ingredients to make this Chocolate Mousse Cake. It’s completely no bake, so you don’t even have to worry about turning the oven on. And you can easily make it ahead of time. And trust me, everyone at your Christmas dinner will go crazy for that light, melt-in-your-mouth choc filling.

Chocolate Yule Log

If you are after a traditional Christmas dessert, perhaps you would like to try my simple Chocolate Yule Log. Made from a basic chocolate sponge, it is surprisingly easy to fill and roll.  

Apple Crumble

For a warm dessert that can easily feed a large group, try my Apple Crumble. Juicy, crunchy apples topped with a cinnamon oat crumble – the best! You can also easily double the recipe. Served warm, alongside a big scoop of ice cream, custard or cream. 

Lemon Pie

I love a no bake dessert and this Lemon Pie is one of the best. It’s quick and easy to throw together and you can make it the night before. With a crunchy cookie crust and a creamy lemon filling, it’s light, sweet and very more-ish. Perfect for Christmas!