Top 5 Alternatives To The Christmas Pudding

Lets face it, lots of us are not big fans of the Christmas pudding, and when it comes to the end of the Christmas feast, many people would prefer a lighter alternative, even while wearing elasticated waists. Here’s our top five alternatives to the traditional Christmas pud.

Our Chocolate Cinnamon Torte is a showstopper of a cake and is perfect for any celebration, but especially good during the festive season. Thin cinnamon biscuits are layered with whipped chocolate cream to create a tall tower which is rich and decadent and good for feeding a large crowd.

This white chocolate and cranberry cheesecake is the perfect mix of sweet and sour to mark the end of a fabulous feast. Crunchy Amaretto biscuits make a decadent base, while a homemade cranberry compote adds a festive feel to this gorgeous cake.

This chocolate yule log, shared by Avonmore and created by Rozanne Stevens is a brilliant way of including your kids in the kitchen this Christmas. What better way to finish the meal than with a dessert they made themselves?

Leave it to Queen Darina Allen to come up with a frosted meringue Christmas pudding. This recipe is from A Simply Delicious Christmas and like all her recipes, hits all the right notes with everyone who tastes them.

Create a profiterole tower for Christmas day, adding a little brandy to the chocolate sauce to add a festive flavour. This is indulgent and delicious.