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Dessert for six people

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InTheBleakMidwinterIWouldSing · 14/12/2019 15:27

I've got to take a dessert to a Christmas party tonight. For six people. No other parameters.

I'm completely lacking in inspiration. What's quick and easy? Please help!

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Finfintytint · 14/12/2019 15:28

Trifle?

winewolfhowls · 14/12/2019 15:28

Cranachan?

Wonkybanana · 14/12/2019 16:02

Trifle always goes well.

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babyonway2020 · 14/12/2019 16:03

I love Aldi sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and cold custard nom nom

Ylvamoon · 14/12/2019 16:03

Tiramisu

babyonway2020 · 14/12/2019 16:03

Or Lidl do a HUGE mint chocolate cheesecake in their Christmas range would feed 8!

midsomermurderess · 14/12/2019 16:04

Pavlova. Buy the meringue base then it couldn't be simpler.

Honeybee85 · 14/12/2019 16:06

Pavlova cake is delicious and easy to make. And it looks festive and impressive.

Panna Cotta with red fruits is divine too and also not very difficult.

If I really couldn’t be arsed to make a pudding for guests, I always bought cinnamon icecream and served it in nice bowls with red fruits (frozen ones from Lidl) on top. Looks impressive and tastes heavenly!

RockingAroundTheXMasTree · 14/12/2019 16:06

Trifle or Tiramisu. Both Lidl and Tesco do really good ones!

INeedNewShoes · 14/12/2019 16:06

Chocolate pots are quite straightforward (15 minutes to prepare and then bung in oven for ten minutes just before serving).

They're delicious and are a luxurious treat (as long as you like chocolate).

This recipe makes '5 pots' but they're so rich I would happily split the mixture between 6 pots.

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/racheleats.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/hot-gooey-chocolate-puddings/amp/

CanISpeakToYourManager · 14/12/2019 16:22

Buy a Vienetta.

Can you tell I don't host if I can help it.

Wonkybanana · 14/12/2019 16:22

Or poach peeled whole pears in a bottle of mulled wine (kept at a gentle simmer) for 20 minutes. Leave to cool in the wine, serve with ice cream or cream and a spoonful of the wine.

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InTheBleakMidwinterIWouldSing · 14/12/2019 16:31

Thanks all. I still can't decide but that's given me some great options. Panic over!

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TheCatInAHat · 14/12/2019 16:33

Brandy snap baskets (shop bought), whipped cream slightly sweetened with icing sugar with berries soaked in amaretto on top, bit of grated choc to finish.

noenergy · 14/12/2019 16:55

Trifle or Pavlova are always my go to desserts.

RockingAroundTheXMasTree · 14/12/2019 16:57

I want all of the above now... Hmm

Ursaminor · 14/12/2019 18:03

Pavlova, and add the cream just before serving - good for gluten intolerants, and without the cream, the lactose intolerants can have a desert too.

Magicmama92 · 14/12/2019 18:36

If you buy something then a cheesecake or yule log? If you make something then it has to be something that will set properly in time. It would probably be easier to buy something now as I sont think a trifle would set and not enough time to bake cool and decorate anything.

DelurkingAJ · 14/12/2019 19:23

Mary Berry’s no cook lemon cheesecake is super easy if you have a few hours to let it set.

TitchyP · 14/12/2019 19:26

Banoffi pie, recipe on side of caramel carnation tin Grin Takes about 20 mins

alphajuliet123 · 14/12/2019 19:45

I bought some homemade brandy snaps at a craft fair the other day - filled with fresh whipped cream and drizzled in melted dark chocolate. OMG they were delicious and totally reminded me of the 80's!

INeedNewShoes · 14/12/2019 19:48

I really want brandy snaps now! They are such a faff to make though and I haven't found bought ones compatible with my allergies.

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