Recipes - Christmas
Make this year’s Christmas extra special with Carême’s traditional and modern Christmas recipes. We guarantee your guests will love them!
Peach Frangipane Tart
This peach frangipane tart is a classic fruit tart recipe made with sweet seasonal peaches and buttery shortcrust...
1 hour 10 minutes6-8
Mixed Berry & Mascarpone Cream Tart
This mixed berry and mascarpone tart is an easy summer tart recipe made with flaky pastry, soft mascarpone cream, and...
45 minutes6-8
Anchovy & Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists
These anchovy and parmesan puff pastry twists are an easy savoury puff pastry recipe, packed with bold flavour and crisp...
45 minutes16
Fruity Mince Tarts
These Fruity Mince Tarts are a flavourful festive treat! Sweet, buttery shortcrust pastry is filled with a rich mixture ...
24 hours 30 minutes12
Cherry & Cream Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
These cherry jam and cream puff pastry Christmas trees are an easy festive dessert made with flaky puff pastry and sweet...
1 hour 5 minutes6/8
Biscoff Christmas Trees
These Biscoff puff pastry Christmas trees are a quick and easy festive dessert, made with flaky all butter pastry and...
45 minutes6-8
Mixed Berry Vol au Vents
Take the effort out of entertaining with these cute little Mixed Berry Vol au Vents! Made with a filling of sweet jam,...
45 minutes6
Feuilleté au Jambon
Feuilleté au Jambon may sound fancy, but it has a humbler meaning – ham and cheese puff pastry! This delightful savoury ...
1 hour 10 minutes6
Festive Portuguese Custard Tarts
Crisp, creamy Portuguese Custard Tarts with a festive twist? Yes, please! The flaky sour cream shortcrust base and...
55 minutes8 - 10
Sophie Hansen’s Puff Pastry Bites with Salmon Rilettes
These puff pastry bites are a delicious little crowd pleaser - serve them up with a glass of chilled sparkling on...
1 hour 5 minutes6-8
Smoked Chicken Vol au Vents
Add a touch of the French to your table with these decadent Smoked Chicken Vol Au Vents! The crisp, flaky puff pastry...
1 hour 5 minutes6
Confit Duck Tartlets
These Asian-style Confit Duck Tartlets are a guaranteed showstopper for your next dinner party, and the best part is,...
40 minutes12
Pumpkin & Mushroom Wellington
This Pumpkin and Mushroom Wellington is the ultimate vegetarian indulgence! Sweet butternut pumpkin is smothered in...
2 hours 55 minutes8
Sophie Hansens’s Rhubarb & Ricotta Crostata
This crostata is one of my favourite recipes. It travels well, is just as good with a coffee for breakfast as a dollop...
55 minutes8-10
Scallop Shell Pies
These beautiful little Scallop Shell Pies use our golden, flaky all butter puff pastry to encase a luxurious filling of ...
45 minutes8
Mushroom & Truffle Cheese Danishes
What do you get when cream cheese and truffle manchego invite sauteed mushroom and thyme to a pastry party? A savoury...
55 minutes12
Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Tartlets
These tasty tarts are an entertaining essential for the festive season (or any other time of the year!). The delicious...
36 minutes12
Mango & Frangipane Tartlets
Decadent, delicious tartlets are a must when it comes to easy entertaining! These Mango & Frangipane Tartlets are...
50 minutes10
Fresh Berry & Mascarpone Cream Tart
This tart is a perennial crowd pleaser, with a flaky butter puff pastry base topped off with lashings of rich cream and ...
30 minutes8
Spekulaas Palmiers
Sugar and spice and all things nice! Deliciously crisp puff pastry cookies made up of buttery layers that will melt in...
50 minutes18
Savoury Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
There’s no better way to start a Christmas gathering by serving up some true Christmas spirit. This show-stopping...
1 hour8
Sour Cream Pastry Rounds with Horseradish & Beef
These Beef & Horseradish Rounds are an explosion of flavour to tempt the most selective of tastebuds. The warmth and...
30 minutes45
Christmas Pudding Cheesecake Tart
While traditional Christmas pudding might be an acquired taste for some, switching it into a cheesecake might just...
1 hour 45 minutes8
Sundried Tomato Palmiers
If you need to make something impressive in a hurry, these Sundried Tomato Palmiers are the perfect addition to your...
30 minutes15
Florentine Christmas Tarts
These fruity, nutty Florentine Christmas Tarts delights are encased in sweet, crisp, vanilla bean sweet shortcrust...
1 hour 10 minutes20
Apricot & Pistachio Danishes
From entertaining a crowd to baking breakfast for the special sweet tooth in your life, these easy apricot danishes are ...
50 minutes12
Beetroot & Duck Pâté Puff Pastry Rounds
These delightful little canapés are the perfect go-to recipe for entertaining - rich in flavour and texture, the flaky, ...
30 minutes45
Fig & Pecan Fruit Mince Tarts
With buttery, flaky pastry cases and a decadent filling of rum soaked dried fruits and pecans, these fruit mince tarts...
50 hours 25 minutes18
Mini Boxing Day Pastry Sandwiches
These leftover 'toasties' will have mouths watering and become a family favourite Boxing Day recipe tradition. Breathe...
55 minutes18
Spelt Pastry Rounds with Hot Smoked Salmon Pâté
Turn up the flavour for easy entertaining with these delightful Smoked Salmon Puffs. The classic flavour combination of ...
30 minutes45
Turkish Delight Jelly & Panna Cotta Tart
In this recipe, we have combined the sweet rose flavours of the Middle Eastern confection, Turkish delight, with the...
6 hours 15 minutes8
Mushroom, Thyme & Camembert Pithivier
Earthy, creamy and wrapped in golden layers of our all butter puff, this pithivier is pure comfort food. A mix of...
3 hours8
Moroccan Lamb Puffs
With flaky, pastry-encased spiced lamb complemented by the tang of lemon, yoghurt and parsley, this divine North...
1 hour 35 minutes24
Galette des Rois
A classic French celebration dish, our Galette des Rois is rich, sweet, and completely decadent. The creamy almond and...
2 hours 30 minutes6-8
Salted Caramel Banoffee Pies
Sweet and decadent, these cute little banoffee pies have it all! The rich salted caramel filling is topped off with...
55 minutes8
Chocolate Ganache Tart
This is one of the simplest tarts to make and is guaranteed to be a sure-fire hit at your next dinner party. Simple, yet...
2 hours 55 minutes8
Pistachio & Raspberry Paris-Brest
A visually exciting dessert that will have everyone gasping with delight. The combination of crisp flaked almonds,...
3 hours8
Traditional Beef Wellington
Traditional Beef Wellington is the ultimate indulgence. The perfectly cooked beef tenderloin is smothered in mustard,...
2 hours 40 minutes6
Pigs in Blankets Three Ways
Ditch the 70s cocktail franks and embrace these delicious pigs in blankets, made with pork chipolatas, streaky smoked...
1 hour 35 minutes16
Puff Pastry Straws Three Ways
These decadent puff pastry straws are the perfect accompaniment to celebratory drinks or a casual Saturday afternoon...
35 minutes30
Sticky Chinese Pork Puffs
A sticky, scrumptious Char Siu BBQ pork filling is wrapped up in flaky, buttery puff pastry goodness to create this...
55 minutes16
Roast Baby Beetroot Tarte Tatin
Sticky-sweet, earthy roasted beetroot is combined with a delicious mix of shallots, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and...
1 hour 30 minutes4-6
Goat’s Cheese, Asparagus & Tarragon Tarts
Our Goat’s Cheese, Asparagus & Tarragon Tarts are utterly delicious. Tangy, creamy goat’s cheese and fresh asparagus...
1 hour 20 minutes6
Baked Ricotta Cheesecake
This light, creamy Christmas dessert is full of sugar and spice, and all things nice! Ricotta and mascarpone cheese,...
5 hours 25 minutes12
Chicken Salsa Verde Pithivier
A veritable forest of herbs is the perfect partner to this zesty marinated chicken pithivier. A guaranteed main course...
1 hour 45 minutes6
Smoked Salmon Sausage Rolls
These Smoked Salmon Sausage Rolls are a deliciously savoury bite with a luxurious twist! Flaky puff pastry is filled...
1 hour 10 minutes24-28
Cheesy Turkey & Spinach Strudel
Make the most of your Christmas leftover turkey by making this delicious and easy strudel. This recipe can be used...
1 hour 30 minutes4-6
Asparagus Goat’s Cheese Tart
A combination of sweet leeks, creamy goat’s cheese, bittersweet tarragon and a hit of lemony tang, all contained in sour...
1 hour 45 minutes6-8
Chocolate & Hazelnut Crostata
Send your guests ‘nutty’ with this delicious chocolate and hazelnut crostata that packs a sneaky boozy punch! The rich...
1 hour 50 minutes8
Choc-Hazelnut & Ginger Wreath
This visually stunning dessert is feast for the senses, yet very simple to create. The hazelnut spread works perfectly...
1 hour 30 minutes8
Antipasto Mille Feuille
Absolutely stunning is the only way to describe these canapes. Pesto, tomato and capsicum, and zingy cream cheese and...
1 hour 15 minutes16
Caramelised Onion Tartlets
These tartlets pack a whole lot of flavour into delicious little packages! Our tangy, crisp sour cream shortcrust pastry...
1 hour 8 minutes18
Raspberry Chocolate Brownie Tart
Tangy, chocolatey AND fudgy – what more could you ask for? You can whip up this simple brownie tart on a Saturday...
1 hour 30 minutes8
Chocolate Salted Caramel Mini Tartlets
If you’re looking for all the good things rolled into one, this delicious recipe is salty AND sweet. The biscuity dark...
1 hour12
Crab & Celeriac Remoulade Tartlets
Sweet flaked crab mixed with grated celeriac, herbs, lemon and mayonnaise makes the perfect filling for these mini...
40 minutes24
Whipped Goats Cheese, Pea & Hot Smoked Salmon Tart
The salty and tart flavours of the goat’s cheese marry perfectly with the smokiness of the salmon and sweetness from the...
1 hour 15 minutes8
Cherry Frangipane Wreath Tart
A beautiful cherry tart with a sweet almond frangipane filling, decorated with pastry leaves to resemble a Christmas...
50 minutes8
Rum-Spiced Roasted Nectarine Cheesecake
This dessert takes a classic cheesecake recipe and jazzes it up by serving it in a golden pastry case, topped with boozy...
5 hours 25 minutes8-10
Rack of Lamb with Lemon, Herb & Pine Nut Stuffing
Our version of the classic Beef Wellington uses two lamb racks perched on a bed of stuffing with lemon, herbs, pine nuts...
1 hour 15 minutes8
Ham, Ricotta & Pesto Pinwheels
Use any leftover Christmas ham in these tasty pinwheels with ricotta, pesto and pine nuts. They are perfect to make for ...
1 hour 15 minutes12
Candied Tomato, Mascarpone & Black Sesame Pastries
These simple but impressive canapés with their golden, flaky pastry topped with crunchy black sesame seeds, lemony...
1 hour 10 minutes16
Leftover Turkey, Roast Pumpkin & Brie Braided Strudel
This is a great recipe to keep on hand all year round as you can easily replace turkey for chicken. The beauty of using ...
1 hour6
Rare Roast Beef, Horseradish Cream & Tarragon Pastry Discs
This is one of those extremely simple but impressive canapés. Three elements that combine to offer melt-in-the-mouth...
2 hours 35 minutes30
Gin, Lime & Elderflower Brûlée Tart
Bring the refreshing flavours of your favourite gin and tonic to the dessert table with this Gin, Lime &...
2 hours 10 minutes8-10
Whole Salmon Side en Croute
Whether it’s Christmas or any special occasion, this Whole Salmon Side en Croute is sure to impress. Wrapped in a flaky ...
1 hour 5 minutes8-10
Roasted Strawberry, Lemon & Thyme Tart
Loaded with fresh, juicy strawberries and a bright burst of lemon, this irresistible Roasted Strawberry & Lemon...
3 hours8
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Turn your leftover Christmas ham into the perfect Boxing Day treat with these delicious Ham and Cheese Croissants!...
35 minutes24
Prawn Salad Cups
These Prawn Salad Cups, made with a rich and flaky sour cream shortcrust pastry, are the perfect bite-sized treat for...
35 minutes9
Smashed Pea & Salmon Tartines
These Smashed Pea & Salmon Tartines, served on our All-Butter Puff Pastry, are a fresh and elegant twist on a...
45 minutes32
Fruit Mince Braid
This Fruit Mince Braid, made with buttery, flaky All-Butter Puff Pastry, is the ultimate festive treat! Filled with a...
1 hour 45 minutes16
Ham, Cheese & Quince Pastry Slab
A perfect lunchbox or after school snack that the kids will love. Simply adjust ingredients to suit individual tastes....
1 hour8
Lime & Coconut Tarts
Brighten up your dessert table with these delightful little Lime & Coconut Tarts! Our vanilla bean shortcrust pastry...
50 minutes12–14
Salmon En Croute with Salsa Agresto
This is a classic dish given a fresh new look with the addition of a salsa agresto. A great dish to impress guests when ...
1 hour 25 minutes6
Ham, Blue Cheese & Pear Quiche
This Ham, Blue Cheese & Pear Quiche is a savoury and sweet delight! Buttery pastry is filled with a creamy mixture...
1 hour 25 minutes6
Smoked Trout & Fennel Tart
This Smoked Trout & Fennel Tart is a sophisticated delight! Our sour cream shortcrust pastry is filled with a creamy...
1 hour 55 minutes8-10
Prawn Cocktail Vol au Vent
Our version of the classic 80's prawn cocktail! It's light, tangy, decadent and completely delicious.
35 minutes6
We pretty much make everything from scratch at Al’FreshCo Catering… but we leave the butter puff pastry making to the superstars – Carême Pastry.
Alastair McLeod at Al’FreshCo Catering