Decorating and Serving Christmas Desserts

Christmas desserts come in all shapes and sizes and are as much fun to decorate as they are to eat. Here are a few tips to get you started.

• Custard & Ice-cream: Christmas cakes and puddings are usually rich and dense, so are delicious simply served with ice-cream or custard. For an easy flavour boost, add a pinch of cinnamon to good quality vanilla bean ice-cream, or infuse warm custard with a sprinkle of nutmeg and allspice for an easy flavour boost.

• Frosting or icing-sugar:  Choose Christmas theme colours, such as red, white and green to bring Christmas cheer to every day cakes and cupcakes. White frosting can add a snowy touch to everyday cakes and cupcakes and looks fantastic partnered with silver balls or chocolate sprinkles. White frosting is also essential for bringing the ginger bread man to life!

• Cherries & berries: Make the most of seasonal produce and add fresh berries or cherries to Christmas cakes and trifles. They bring a rich burst of red colour as a topping or are a delicious filling in layered desserts.