SANTA’S BAKERY

MERRY MARSHMALLOWS

Master the art of marshmallow making – it’s easier than you think – then create your own Christmas confections using summer fruits, eggnog, coconut… Recipe on page 34

MERINGUES TWO WAYS

Forget the French patisserie – you can make glamorous goodies at home! Luxe gold leaf and exotic rosewater give your meringues a touch of magic. Recipe on page 34

ALMOND FRUIT MINCE PIES

Bake these bite-sized beauties and you’ll never go store-bought again! Well, except for the filling, which uses a jar of fruit mince. But shhh, it’s your secret! Recipe on page 34

CREATE A FESTIVE FEAST FOR YOUR EYES WITH DESSERTS DECKED OUT IN SEASONAL SPLENDOUR

REINDEER CAKE

Santa’s sleigh pullers never looked so cute – or yummy! This mouth-watering chocolate cake makes a showstopping dessert! PS, the snow is simply shredded coconut. Recipe on page 36

GINGERBREAD BISCUITS

Have fun with your holiday baking and your novelty cookie cuers! Then make a batch of royal icing and tint it to decorate your creations. If you make a hole in the dough before baking, you can thread your bickies onto ribbons and hang them up as delish tree decos. Or, box them up as gifts. It’s up to you! Recipe on page 36

MERRY MARSHMALLOWS

Preparation time 20 mins plus 5 hours setting time

Cooking time nil

Makes 16

2¼ cups caster sugar¾ cup cold water, plus extra½ cup2½ Tbsp powdered gelatine2 tsp vanilla extract Cornflour,