Alternative christmas pudding

Five ways with Christmassy puddings

Traditional as it may be, Christmas pudding isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking to switch things up this year, we’ve rounded up nine of the best alternatives – from rum-spiked ice cream to a decadent chocolate orange fridge cake and showstopping trifles…

With recipes from Mary Berry, Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, Jamie Oliver, and others, this is a comprehensive collection of Christmas desserts.

Try our selection of traditional and alternative Christmas desserts for the festive season. We've got Christmas pudding, mince pies, trifle and cheesecakes.

This easy no-bake mincemeat cheesecake is great for Christmas parties and winter get-togethers.An excellent alternative to Christmas pudding.

Fancy a change this year? These delicious desserts can be made in advance - and will perk up your Christmas lunch no end.

The perfect dessert for autumn and winter, this plum sundae has a touch of spiced festive magic making it the perfect addition to your Christmas meal.

Let's face it, though it may be traditional, Christmas pudding is not everyone's cup of tea. If you're looking for a festive dessert that's a little different this year, look no further than these 5 delicious alternatives.

Top chef Gordon Ramsay is the ideal man to offer recipes to spoil your guests with, and the impressive, festive dessert can be made in advance if you have your eye on New Year's Eve catering too!