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

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

The perfect end to a Boxing Day banquet, John Torode's dessert combines an Italian classic with British seasonal fruit

Layers of mascarpone, custard, cherry conserve, mixed berries, Madeira cake and sherry - who doesn't love a trifle?

Christmas celebrations are not complete without a trifle and this recipe is guaranteed to be the crown jewels of the table

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

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

A classic Christmas drink and a favourite English pudding combined, this is the ultimate party dessert to feed a crowd, serve chilled from the fridge

A naughty chocolate version of a traditional trifle, and so easy to make. Layer chocolate brownies, custard, Irish cream liqueur and whipped cream for an indulgent treat

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Love crinkle cookies? Try our extra-festive version for Christmas, with orange zest, mixed spice and cinnamon – and not forgetting the classic fudgy centre

Transform the humble trifle into a modern dessert with the help of mango, rum and coconut flavours. It makes a marvellous dessert at Christmas

A twist on the Scottish classic, with crunchy flapjack-style toasted oats

A quick and impressive make-ahead dessert with Baileys for grown-ups, or use extra toffee sauce for kids

Get ahead at Christmas with this showstopping cake boasting white chocolate, cherries and festive spice. You can bake the sponges, meringues and biscuits the day before assembling

This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each

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

A perfect match for cheese and cold meats, and delicious in turkey sandwiches

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

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

Combine two classic Boxing Day desserts to make this stunning pear and almond pavlova trifle

A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)

Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping make it a real showstopper

Create this retro jelly and custard trifle using cheat’s ingredients. It’s a completely make-ahead dessert, so ideal for a stress-free get together

Combine a few key Christmas flavours here to make a pie that both children and adults will adore

Substitute eggs for chia seeds in this vegan take on a traditional Christmas cake. The coconut oil adds a great background flavour and keeps the cake moist

Mix up your festive main with this fabulous Christmas dinner Wellington. A make-ahead meal in one, it incorporates stuffing and cranberry sauce, so all you need to think about on the big day is the veg and gravy

A trifle cheating will still impress your friends with this made-in-moments banoffee pud

Combine the best bits of a Christmas dinner in one moreish bite with these canapés. Ideal for a festive buffet