The Gift of Food at Christmas
Christmas is a time to spend with family and friends and a great time to celebrate amazing food. Christmas lunches, boxing day leftovers and tucking into an edible gift on Christmas afternoon whilst watching a classic Christmas film or playing some board games.
We have some delicious recipes perfect for wrapping up as gifts and giving to someone special.
Two-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge
Time: 5 mins + setting time
Makes 6 small slabs
Suitable for Vegetarians
This easy, two-ingredient, 5-minute fudge is a perfect gift to give to friends or colleagues. Simply make up a batch using dark, milk or white chocolate, add various toppings, wrap and giveaway!
Source: Eats Amazing, find the recipe here
Pistachio & Cherry Biscotti
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Makes 36
Easily adaptable
These Tuscan biscuits are a perfect Christmas gift as they keep well. Traditionally, they’re served with glasses of vinsanto, into which they’re dipped before eating but are just as delicious dipped in a hot cup of coffee.
Source: King Arthur baking, find the recipe here
Chocolate Orange Truffles
Time: 30 mins + cooling time
Makes 24
Add in some orange liqueur for a boozy twist.
These little chocolate goodies are great for any chocolate fan and they are so simple to make!
Source: Lets dish recipes, find the recipe here
Gin & Tonic Dip Dabs
Time: 45 mins + setting
Makes 24
Suitable for Vegetarians
Check out these gin and tonic dip dabs, a fun grown-up version of a childhood favourite. You can substitute any other flavouring for the gin and tonic – orange or lemon extract also work well.
Source: Olive Magazine, find the recipe here
Hot chocolate bombs
Time: 30 mins
Cooks: 4 mins
Serves 6
Gift these gorgeous hot chocolate bombs to family and friends. Encased in chocolate and filled with mini marshmallows, simply stir into hot milk to serve
Source: BBC Good Food. find the recipe here