Christmas Eve recipes
Whether you enjoy elegant nibbles, a hearty meal or an array of party cocktails on Christmas Eve, we have plenty of food and drink ideas for festive entertaining
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App onlyBaked camembert with brioche bun wreath. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Elevate the classic tear-and-share bread with molten cheese with Tom Kerridge's recipe. It's perfect for a special occasion when you need to feed a crowd
Air-fryer clementine & chilli halloumi skewers
Enjoy these skewers as canapés at your next party. Flavoured with festive clementines, they're ideal at Christmas served with your choice of dips
App onlyMincemeat flapjacks. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make some Christmassy flapjacks using mincemeat. They make the perfect travel companion, and are great if you’re craving some festive flavours
Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons
Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch
Festive rum & ginger punch
Prepare this festive punch before your guests arrive for a stress-free party. It uses our mince pie rum, but can also be made with spiced rum
Christmas tree cupcakes
Treat guests during the festive season to these gorgeous Christmas tree cupcakes. Decorate with sugar balls, sprinkles or chocolate beans to make baubles
App onlyChristmas tree cheeseboard. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Rustle up this sharing platter made with cheese, crackers, cucumber and grapes. Decorate with rosemary and pomegranate seeds to look like a festive tree
Festive cherry & raspberry tart
Treat guests to this stunning tart for a Christmas dessert. Set in a pastry case and using frozen cherries and raspberries for ease, it brings plenty of festive cheer
Smoked salmon grazing wreath
Try a clever Christmas-themed update on the ‘butter board’ trend (that’s butter spread on a board with various toppings, ready to slather on bread)
Air-fryer mince pies
Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period
Mini gingerbread house mug toppers
Perch these delightful little gingerbread houses on the edge of your mug for a festive treat. Try them with hot chocolate or mulled wine for adults
App onlyMelty chilli cheese & thyme fondue dip. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serve this glorious melty cheese fondue dip when you're hosting a gathering for friends. A base of sweet chilli jam balances the richness of brie and gruyère
Easy salmon coulibiac
This dish of pastry-wrapped rice and fish is easy but impressive so it works well as a midweek meal or dinner party centrepiece
Pomegranate & sumac baked feta. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serving a crowd for Christmas? Garnished with festive red pomegranate seeds and green pistachios, this baked cheese starter will be star of any buffet
Sticky gingerbread buns with spiced brown butter icing
Elevate standard cinnamon buns with the warming Christmassy flavours of ginger and cloves. Adding treacle also helps bring out the gingerbread flavours
Sticky sage & onion sausage roll wreath with baked camembert. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make this glorious wreath with all the colours of Christmas in less than an hour. It transforms classic baked camembert into a tear-and-share event
Pomegranate martini mocktail
Make the most of pomegranate in this mocktail – a blend of pomegranate juice, non-alcoholic gin and orange juice. It's a good alcohol-free option at Christmas
Slow cooker spiced parsnip soup
Have some leftover parsnips from your Sunday roast? They'll go down a treat in this vegan spiced curry soup. The recipe is made in a slow cooker
Gingerbread tres leches cake
Give this Mexican-inspired cake a festive twist using ginger and cinnamon. The cake is soaked in a trio of sweetened milks, then topped with whipped cream
Onion bhaji board. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Tuck into this sharing board with family and friends, with a mixture of onion bhajis, green chutney, cucumber raita, pomegranate salad and mini poppadoms
Festive negroni
Give the popular Italian cocktail Negroni a Christmassy twist with cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves. Serve over ice and drink a toast to the new year
App onlyChristmas tree cakes. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Get your kids in the kitchen to help decorate a festive Christmas tree cake. This clever recipe makes two ‘trees’ from just one sponge, so once it’s cooled, you can go head-to-head on the decorating!
App onlyOrange & brandy mincemeat. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make this easy twist on mincemeat – it's infused with the festive flavours of orange and brandy, and is easy to make by simply mixing everything together
Beetroot, pumpkin & carrot Christmas Eve salad
Salads aren't just for summer – this fun festive salad features root vegetables for a delicious seasonal twist
