Admit it, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a tried and trusted Mary Berry recipe or two. There's her classic chocolate yule log, for instance, to impress your guests at the end of a meal or as alternative Christmas dessert. Or how about her cheese topped dauphinois potatoes as a change from the traditional roast spud - or as an extra to have alongside? It is Christmas, after all.
The reason we love Mary Berry recipes is that they always work. You know what you're going to be getting - the best version of a familiar flavour, the ultimate take on a well known dish. Take Mary Berry's roast turkey, for example, stuffed with luxurious chestnut stuffing and wrapped beguilingly in bacon. She’s not reinventing the wheel, she’s not doing anything you’ve never had before. But you can guarantee her stuffing will be the best stuffing recipe around, her bird the most moist.
And so from traditional Christmas cakes and the perfect succulent turkey, to easy canapés and indulgent desserts, get your festive feast right this year with our favourite recipes from the Queen of cakes.
Classic Victorian Christmas Cake
Christmas would not be complete without a traditional Christmas cake, and this easy recipe from Mary Berry is sure to become a family favourite. Packed full of dried fruit, cherries, and spices, and topped with a good layer of almond paste and royal icing, decorate with Christmas trees, reindeer and tie with a silver ribbon for the ultimate centrepiece.
Chocolate Log
Calling all chocoholics, this tasty twist on the classic French Yule log is pure indulgence. Easy to make and sure to go down well with children, decorate with a dusting of icing sugar and some holly for a great festive dessert or afternoon tea treat.
Roast turkey
This roast turkey from Mary Berry is a real showstopper and is sure to impress your guests on the big day. Stuffed with chestnut stuffing, this bird is full of flavour and is beautifully moist due to the lovely bacon wrap.
Salmon en croute
This salmon en croute comes with a herby salsa that is creamy and rich. Ideal for a Boxing Day lunch or even as an alternative to turkey on the big day.
Asparagus Goat's Cheese and Parma Ham Filo Rolls
Whether you’re planning a festive drinks party or looking for the perfect canapé to serve on the big day itself, these quick and easy filo rolls are a great option. Easy to assemble, serve warm with a glass of bubbly to get you in the festive spirit.
Try Mary Berry’s asparagus goat’s cheese and Parma ham filo rolls recipe
White Chocolate Cheesecake
Give your cheesecake a festive makeover with this indulgent white chocolate version from the Great British Bake Off judge. A great alternative to a Christmas pudding or traditional trifle, this heavenly dish won’t disappoint. Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder and a handful of festive fruits for the perfect festive centrepiece.
Quiche Loraine
This classic French quiche is a great dish to have on hand for a Boxing Day buffet lunch. Delicious served warm, make sure you bake the pastry blind first (without the filling) to avoid that dreaded soggy bottom.
Cheese Topped Dauphinois Potatoes
Cheesy, creamy, and deliciously moreish, these Dauphinois potatoes are a great alternative to the roast potato – ideal for serving with your Christmas turkey and all the trimmings.
Chocolate Roulade
Christmas is all about indulgence and this traditional chocolate roulade is sure to go down well with the whole family. The combination of rich chocolate sponge and cream makes this the perfect Christmas Eve or Boxing Day dessert – and children will love helping to make this too.
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