Top 10 desserts to try this Christmas

Pudding is served! Indulge in the crème de la crème of festive treats, expertly crafted exclusively for M&S, with our editor's pick of the very best Christmas desserts.

Food Editor

Olivia Ferguson

We’ve got the best Christmas desserts to suit every taste, whether you’re after a showstopping centrepiece like our Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Yule Log or you fancy the comforting warmth of a traditional Christmas pudding. Plan ahead using our fuss-free Christmas Food to Order service and secure your dream dessert, ready to collect in store in time for the big day. Making it yourself? Be inspired with our wow-worthy Christmas dessert recipe ideas.

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Best Christmas dessert ideas

When planning your menu, consider how many servings 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.
Trifle: This Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle combines layers of sweet, caramelised sponge with rich toffee sauce, velvety vanilla custard and lashings of British cream.
Christmas cake: a tray of chocolatey brownies is perfect to share, while our Get your Skis on Colin the Caterpillar Cake can't fail to raise a smile.

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1. Collection Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Yule Log

Bring a tropical twist to your festive table with our Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Yule Log. A soft vanilla sponge is delicately rolled with layers of white chocolate mousse and zingy passion fruit sauce, then finished with smooth white chocolate ganache and festive white chocolate decorations. Light, creamy and bursting with bright, fruity flavour, it's a refreshing take on a Christmas classic.

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2. Collection Black Forest Gateau by Tom

A classic Black Forest gateau, reimagined by Tom Kerridge. Soft chocolate sponge, enriched with morello cherry purée and coffee, is soaked in a warming kirsch syrup and layered with hand-piped lightly salted Belgian chocolate mousse. Rich dark chocolate and sweet-tart cherry notes bring depth and balance to every slice of Tom's updated version of the retro classic.

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3. Collection Vanilla and Raspberry Panna Cotta

Simple, elegant and full of flavour, our Collection Vanilla and Raspberry Panna Cotta features rich double cream paired with Madagascan vanilla, with a sharp raspberry jelly, studded with British raspberries for a burst of fruity freshness. This silky dessert balances creamy sweetness with bright berry notes, making it a refreshing finish to your big day feast.

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4. Collection Chocolate Snowmen

Looking for something fun for the Christmas table? Our Collection Chocolate Snowmen are sure to raise a smile. These adorable individual desserts are made with smooth white chocolate mousse and conceal a rich chocolate sauce centre, all set on a crisp white chocolate base for added crunch. Finished with intricate handcrafted details, they're a playful festive treat for all ages.

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5. Collection Made Without Wheat Chocolate Yule Log

Following a gluten-free diet should never mean missing out on a Christmas classic. Our Collection Made Without Wheat Chocolate Yule Log features a moist chocolate sponge roll filled with indulgent chocolate buttercream and finished with delicate chocolate curls. Rich, chocolatey and super festive, it's a crowd-pleasing dessert everyone can enjoy.

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6. Collection Snow Much Fun

Our award-winning Collection Snow Much Fun dessert is guaranteed to bring a little festive theatre to the table. This playful centrepiece features a chocolate mousse cabin with a hidden chocolate sauce and salted caramel centre, set on a milk and dark chocolate base scattered with crunchy cornflake pieces. Finished with a snowy layer of white chocolate mousse and charming penguin decorations, this pudding is as fun as it is indulgent.

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7. British Cheeseboard Selection

Whether you serve it before, after or instead of dessert, our British Cheeseboard Selection is a Christmas non-negotiable. Expertly curated with a mix of soft, mature, blue and goat's cheeses, it's perfect for sharing around the table with a glass of your favourite wine or port. It comes with our Collection Chilli and Piquillo Pepper Chutney for something fruity and spicy to cut through the richness.

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8. Collection 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding

Christmas wouldn't be complete without a traditional Christmas pudding. Our Collection 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding is made to an exclusive recipe and packed with vine fruits, glacé cherries, apple and almonds, matured for 12 months for a rich depth of flavour, enriched with brandy, rum and Cognac. All that's left to decide is what to serve it with: brandy butter, cream or a little bit of both.

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9. Our Best Ever Yule Log

Our Best Ever Yule Log is back by popular demand, and it's as irresistibly chocolatey as ever. Made with light chocolate sponge, it's filled with Madagascan vanilla cream and rich milk and dark chocolate ganache, before being hand-finished with even more ganache and dark and white chocolate curls. A Christmas classic for good reason, it's the ultimate centrepiece for chocolate lovers.

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10. Collection Pine Cones

Our fan-favourite pine cone desserts are back again this year, celebrating their 11th anniversary of gracing Christmas tables. These iconic handmade Collection Chocolate Pine Cones are filled with light chocolate mousse and rich dark chocolate sauce, dipped in a crunchy dark chocolate shell and dusted with icing sugar.

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Published 22/09/2026