Top 10 desserts to try this Christmas

Pudding is served! Indulge in the crème de la crème of festive treats, expertly crafted by master bakers, exclusively for M&S.

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Florence Head

Whether you're after the comforting warmth of melt-in-the-mouth mince pies or a show-stopping centrepiece like our Collection Lemon and Mascarpone Panettone Gateau – with its tangy lemon curd and white chocolate curls – we've got the best Christmas desserts to suit every taste. This year, we're bringing you a blend of tradition and twists, from luxurious takes on classic Christmas pudding to crowd-pleasing trifles. Explore our must-try festive desserts below and discover the perfect sweet treat for your celebrations.

Christmas Food to Order

Best Christmas dessert ideas

When planning your menu, consider how serving you’ll need and any dietary requirements – from gluten-free diets to vegan dishes, we’ve got something for everyone. Here are some of our favourite Christmas desserts to get started:

Christmas pudding – Classic and traditional, our 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding is infused with spiced rum and French brandy.
Yule log – Our Best Ever Yule Log is loaded with Madagascan vanilla cream and dark chocolate ganache.
Christmas cake – Make our Christmas cake recipe, loaded with dried fruit in a dense, moist sponge.
Cheesecake – Tart and creamy, our cheesecake recipes are real crowd pleasers.
Pavlova – Use our handy ready-made base to make our easy Christmas pavlova, filled with zingy clementines and kirsch-spiked cherries.
Trifle – Try a new twist our Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle, filled with rich toffee sauce and velvety vanilla custard.

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Collection Pine Cones

Our fan-favourite pine cone desserts are back again this year, celebrating their 10th anniversary gracing Christmas tables. These handmade Collection Chocolate Pine Cones are filled with light chocolate mousse and rich dark chocolate sauce, enrobed in in a crunchy dark chocolate shell and dusted with icing sugar. Or go for a tropical twist with our brand-new Collection Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Pine Cones filled with passion fruit and white chocolate mousse, tangy passion fruit curd centre, and extra-special gold lustre finish.

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Dashing Through the Snow

The big day deserves an impressive celebration, like our Collection Dashing Through the Snow dessert. These fun and festive reindeer are made of dark and milk chocolate mousse and filled with oozy salted caramel. They’re dashing through a base of white chocolate mousse with crunchy chocolate, cookie, and wafer pieces.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle

Try a new twist on a retro dessert with our Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle. We’ve combined with best of two classic desserts with layers of caramelised biscuit sponge, silky toffee sauce, vanilla custard, and lashings of British cream. No assembly required, just pop off the lid and serve straight from the bowl.

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Profiterole Dessert Bowl

We’ve stacked airy, cream-filled profiteroles sky high in this impressive Collection Profiterole Dessert Bowl. Nesting on top of a layer of luscious chocolate mousse, they’re finished with glossy ganache and white chocolate curls.

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Vanilla and Raspberry Panna Cotta

Pair tart, juicy raspberries with creamy Madagascan vanilla with our Collection Vanilla and Raspberry Panna Cotta. A layer of vibrant raspberry jelly is studded with sweet British raspberries, on top of smooth panna cotta.

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Our Best Ever Yule Log

Roll into Christmas with our Best Ever Yule Log – last year’s sell out. Light chocolate sponge is rolled with Madagascan vanilla cream and rich milk and dark chocolate ganache, hand-finished with even more ganache and decorated with chocolate curls. Don’t miss our Made Without Wheat Chocolate Yule Log for a gluten-free version.

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Indulgent Chocolate Torte

Go plant-based with our vegan-friendly Collection Chocolate Torte. Dig into silky smooth dark chocolate ganache on a crunchy cocoa biscuit base. It’s hand-finished with a delicate icing sugar snowflake.

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Christmas Cracker Colin the Caterpillar

It’s a cracking Christmas this year with our limited-edition Colin the Caterpillar. For the first time, we’ve added popping candy for a burst of festive fun. Inside, you’ll find the Colin you know and love – fluffy chocolate sponge roll with light buttercream and thick milk chocolate.

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Brownie Selection Wreath

Perfect for a party, this stunning Collection Brownie Selection Wreath is full of bite-sized beauties. Your guests can choose from Florentine, ginger, salted caramel, and white chocolate with raspberry flavours for just the right sweet treat.

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Classic Christmas Pudding

Sweet, sticky, and packed with vine fruits, brandy-soaked cherries, Braeburn apples, and nuts, our Collection 12-Month Matured Christmas Pudding is a festive classic. Infused with brandy and rum for a deep, mellow flavour and finished with a splash of cognac, this indulgent pudding pairs perfectly with thick double cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Published 12.9.2024