Welcome to this special collection of cocktail-inspired puddings and bakes. All the recipes have been designed to elicit the wow factor and add a touch of glamour to your festive table. Cocktails and desserts are made for each other: both are crafted to have the right amount of sweet, sharp, zesty or creamy flavour. And with a cocktail pudding, you get that bonus kick of booze. It was difficult choosing just 10 puddings and bakes, but with this unique collection, Christmas and New Year will be well and truly covered.
You’ll find crowdpleasers, such as a mulled cider spin on classic trifle, a gin cocktail-inspired twist on lemon tart and a negroni-drizzled pavlova wreath. If you haven’t made stollen before, I urge you to try our whisky mac version – it’s soft and buttery and has just the right kick of ginger and potency to lift it to new heights. For a twist on a Yule log, look out for the white russian roulade, which marries dark yet light chocolate sponge with a luxurious filling.