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Get your festive party dessert on
CHRISTMAS DESSERTS: For some, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without the pudding, but if all that dried fruit and alcohol – not to mention the suet – really doesn’t appeal, try some of these alternatives, writes EUNICE POWER
FOR TRADITIONALISTS, Christmas dinner is not fittingly concluded without the drama of the flaming pudding, but if you would like some alternative but equally jaw-dropping party pieces, try some of these impressive creations.
Aside from flavour, the success of the Christmas dessert lies in its aesthetic appeal. Think architecture. Think centrepiece. Think Victorian Christmas ornateness. The chocolate and hazelnut meringue tower, for example, might appear a little intricate to create, but take the time to prepare it in advance and you will reap the rewards of gushes of admiration come dessert time.
And for those of you who might think that jelly is a tad boring for the festive table, think again – jelly is hip, and in the right configuration a few simple moulds can create a breathtaking display (dig through your mother’s baking cupboard – every home had a great jelly mould at one stage). For further inspiration, check out some spectacular creations from London jelly specialists Bompass and Parr (jellymongers.co.uk). You will never look at jelly in the same way again.
