11 Make-Ahead Christmas Dessert Recipes

Everyone knows that while the turkey (or ham or pork or seafood) are a wonderful addition to the Christmas table, it’s really the dessert that everyone is there for. This is why we all end up loosening our pants: we forget to save room for the glory that is Christmas dessert. A lot of the time, we also forget to save time to make the Christmas dessert too…

Change things up a little this Christmas and make your dessert a few days (or a week) in advance with these Christmas dessert recipes. There’s a bunch of freezer-friendly recipes, a few for your slow cooker and individual tiramisu’s that won’t take up the whole fridge.Perfect…

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11 Make-Ahead Christmas Dessert Recipes

Mince Pie Ice Cream Sandwich

You can go one of two ways here, make them up and freeze or enjoy the few minutes in the kitchen spooning the ice cream you’ve made a week ahead of time in to the cookies.

Recipe by Donna Hay
Perfect Berry Slice

Extra point because this one doesn’t use fresh fruit and freezes a dream.

Recipe by Stacey Clare
Frozen Cheesecake

Music to every busy mums ears, a cheesecake that lives in the freezer and tastes great!

Recipe by Jamie Oliver
Zesty Passionfruit Pudding

A zesty dessert that gets better with time. So go on, make it up 2-3 days in advance.

Recipe by Donna Hay
Slow Cooker Christmas Pudding

Let your slow cooker make this one while you snooze.

Recipe by Mumtastic
Choc Caramel Tart

Let it set for a day in the fridge and sprinkle the hazelnuts over the top just before serving. A show stopper for sure.

Recipe by Jamie Oliver
Frozen Yoghurt Berry Slice

Pretty and you're able to make this one up a week or so out from the big day. Perfect.

Recipe by Mumtastic
Salted Caramel Slice

No need for the oven to be on for this one. Save room in the fridge and keep this one in the freezer until you’re ready to serve.

Recipe by Stacey Clare
Whole Baked Apples

An impressive take on apple pie, made extra delicious with a generous poor of custard.

Recipe by Stacey Clare
Tiramisu

Best made the day before and even better when you can make them up in individual glass portions. Think of the space in the fridge you’ll save.

Recipe by Donna Hay
Sticky Date Pudding

A show stopper that is going to taste better if you have the time to make it 2 days before. If the ovens on, heat it slightly before serving, it will be lovely.

Recipe by Jamie Oliver