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Can't stand Christmas pud? These stunning desserts are a worthy alternative to the traditional pudding and are all guaranteed crowd-pleasers. From a dark chocolate yule log and free-from chocolate fondants to a starry mulled-cider trifle, here are some alternative Christmas desserts the whole family will love ...
15. Yule log
2. Profiterole snowmen
3. Iced trifle slice
4. Buche de Noel
5. Winter fruit pavlova
6. Mulled cider trifle
7. Cranberry cheesecake
8. Black forest chocolate tart
9. Hazelnut meringue wreath
10. Free-from chocolate fondant
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