Let’s be real, Christmas desserts aren’t always the showstopping finale to a marvellous festive spread that we’re so often promised.
The issue lies in the traditional nature of many Yuletide puds. Those with truly sweet teeth who eagerly await the arrival of a sugary treat at the end of the Christmas meal with bellies already filled to the brim (everyone knows that there’s a secret second stomach for dessert) are forced to grin and bear the arrival of a flaming, traditional Christmas pudding – or worse, a classic trifle.
