Christmas chocolate recipes

This elegant dessert is easy to slice straight from the freezer

Why not make a gift of this indulgent fudge? You can vary it with different types of chocolate to suit different tastes

Try making these Christmassy lollipops as a festive treat for kids – and get them involved in the kitchen too

Leftover cranberry sauce? Use it as an excuse to make these delicious chocolate, nutty cake squares

This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party

If anyone in your family isn't keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you've been looking for

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

Finish off a dinner party with this silky, rich chocolate mousse served with crunchy homemade almond biscuits. Good-quality olive oil is the secret to the mousse's texture

Everyone's favourite quick winter treat gets a festive facelift

The perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves to bake - the ingredients for delectable chocolate cupcakes

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Combine salty crushed pretzels with sweet chocolate and raisins to create bite-sized sweets ideal for a gift hamper

This striking dessert is based on a classic tiramisu, but uses chocolate mini rolls as sponges, and is set in an ice cream loaf to be served in slices

The perfect treat to serve up for Boxing Day brunch, panettone is easy to make if you have a food processor fitted with a dough blade

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

This naughty pudding is the perfect way to use up all those Christmas Chocolate Oranges. A definite winner

This quick and easy fridge cakes make a great addition to a homemade gift hamper

For the decadent dinner party - this rich chocolate dessert is for serious chocoholics only

Pop rich chocolate sweets rolled in nuts and cocoa in an empty egg box for an extra-special finish

Fancy a baking project? This stunning twisted loaf with layers of dark chocolate and almonds is a good one to try when you've got a little extra time

Make Christmas extra special with these cookie dough truffles. They're the perfect gift for family and friends, or serve with coffee after a festive feast

Great British Bake Off's Ruby Tandoh creates a two-tone decorative sponge ring. Pick a patterned bundt cake tin for an extra-special finish

What's more festive than mince pie truffles? Serve these bite-size treats as an after-dinner sweet, or gift in pretty boxes tied with decorative ribbon