Frosty The Snowman IngredientsFor the medium-sized cake (to fit an 18cm round cake tin)175g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened175g (6oz) caster sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract175g (6oz) plain flour3 tsp baking powderA pinch of salt3 tbsp milk (at room temperature)F...

for the steam to escape.Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Once cooked, allow to rest for a couple of minutes then serve the pies with a dollop of cranberry sauce, if you have any left.More festive recipes from celebrity chefs

This is my mother’s excellent Christmas pudding that’s based upon the British royal family’s sumptuous recipe. Like all Christmas puddings, it’s best made a month or so before the big day, as the taste improves as it matures. Makes 2, each serving 8

Makes 12IngredientsPlain flour, for dusting1 quantity Buttermilk Sponge (see below) 500g (1lb 2oz) white ready-to-roll fondant or royal icingRed food-colouring pasteIcing sugar, for dusting12 tbsp apricot jam12 ice-cream cones1 quantity Meringue Buttercream (see below)Black food-...

Hot on the heels of the big Advent countdown comes the numerical event of The Twelve Days Of Christmas which starts on December 25 and ends on Epiphany, January 6. To celebrate in suitable festive style, the award-winning mixologists, Nelson

Don’t worry if you are not an expert with a piping bag. They can be rustic!Makes 12Ingredients1 quantity Buttermilk Sponge (see below)1 quantity Meringue Buttercream (see below)Green food-colouring pasteEdible green glitterColoured sugar ballsGold and silver sugar starsMethodPreh...

mushrooms. Drizzle over a little white truffle oil and serve.More festive recipes from celebrity chefs...Marcus Wareing's Boxing day piesClaude Bosi's Mince pie ice cream

, refreeze, then serve.Chef’s note If the ice cream is to be served to grown-ups only, add a splash of Cointreau.More festive recipes from celebrity chefs...Marcus Wareing's Boxing day piesPaul Merrett's Jerusalem artichoke soup with oyster mushrooms