Christmas recipes for you to try

We’ve got some delicious festive recipes that will get the taste buds tingling this Christmas. From canapés to get the party started to spice-infused puddings to round off the feast, here are nine dishes that will bring some extra magic to your Christmas celebrations.

National Trust Pork and Turkey Pie
Main courses

Pork and turkey pies 

Packed with tasty seasonal flavours of turkey, cranberry and sage, these individual muffin-sized pies are sure to get you and your guests into the Christmas spirit.

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Starters and sides

Smoked salmon and cream cheese make this tasty mousse

Salmon mousse 

This delicious smoked salmon and cream cheese mousse with a hint of citrus makes a great Christmas starter. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare so can easily be made last-minute.

Squash, balsamic onions and walnut bruschetta

Squash, balsamic onions and walnut bruschetta  

This walnut bruschetta loaded with squash hummus, caramelised onions and peanut butter is a must-have vegetarian treat this Christmas. It makes a perfect side or starter.

Shredded sprout, bacon and chestnut salad

Shredded sprout, bacon and chestnut salad 

Enjoy a lighter dish this Christmas with this tasty winter salad. It's ideal on it's own or served with leftover meat from Christmas lunch.

Puddings, cakes and bakes

Light and spicy with orange and star anise

Poached pears 

If you fancy something a bit different from a traditional pudding then you’ll love this light and spicy desert. The pears can be served with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of cream or melted chocolate.

National Trust Vegan Snowball

Vegan snowball cake 

With a light and fluffy vegan meringue topping and coconut sprinkle finish, this snowball cake is a guaranteed Christmas table showstopper.

Salted caramel mousse

Salted caramel mousse 

Rich, creamy and easy to make, this salted caramel mousse is sure to be a big hit with when the time for pudding rolls around.

Freshly baked gingerbread biscuits

Gingerbread men 

These tasty gingerbread men are quick and easy to make, so perfect for the kids to get stuck into. To mix it up, you could make them into different festive shapes such as stars or snowflakes.

Spiced toffee apple cake

Spiced toffee apple cake 

Sweet, tangy, and delightfully sticky, this cake is a real showstopper. Serve with a generous helping of toffee sauce.