What could be more delicious for the Christmas celebrations than chocolate cakes, desserts and cookies? Try these recipes this Christmas.
Chocolate and Chestnut Mousse
Serves 10 - many people make a chestnut stuffing for the Christmas turkey, but did you know that chestnuts beautifully complement the taste of chocolate?
Chocolate Covered Fruit
Makes about 24. This chocolate nibble makes an excellent gift, if you can persuade you family not to eat them first!
Chocolate Fruit Trifle
This luxurious trifle makes an excellent addition to any special meal including those for family and friends over Christmas.
Chocolate Meringue Tart
This lovely dessert is beautiful enough to grace any festive table and it tastes as good as it looks whether eaten hot from the oven or cold later.
Chocolate Sandwich Mint Cookies
This recipe makes about 25-30. The combination of mint and chocolate always goes well together and these cookies are no exception. They just walk straight off the plate, so don’t worry how well they keep.
Chocolate Stars
Makes about 18 stars, depending on size. They are relatively plain and simple so are ideal when you fancy a change from rich Christmas food.
Chocolate Truffles
Makes about 20 - 30 truffles, depending on size. Although you and your family will love to eat these, they also make ideal gifts. Put them in a pretty box and anybody will be pleased to receive them.
Cold Chocolate Christmas Pudding
Serves 6 - This is a much lighter alternative to the traditional British Christmas Pudding. It is made with ice cream and fruit cake. You need to make this at least one day before you serve it and can finish it off just before serving. It would be far better, though, to make it well in advance.
Christmas Yule Log
Serves 6 - In the UK, a Christmas Yule Log is a traditional cake. If you have never eaten it, try this recipe and I am sure you will put it on your list of family favourites for Christmas food.
Marbled Chocolate Cheesecake
Even if chocolate cheesecake makes purists shudder, this makes a lovely dessert or accompaniment to tea or coffee, especially at Christmas when friends and family are visiting.
