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Pannetone

Christmas Tiramisu Panettone, Waitrose, £10 (750g)

For a twist on a classic, this panettone has a hit of boozy coffee liqueur to balance out the sweetness. The brioche is soft and packed with juicy raisins and festive dried fruit.

Stollen

Deluxe Premium Rum Stollen, Lidl, £4.49 (600g)

Traditionally decorated with icing sugar and flaked almonds, this classic stollen delivers on all fronts: a great ratio of fruit to marzipan, subtle vanilla notes and soft texture. The cherries are a welcome addition to combine with the generous almond flavours.

Flavoured mince pie

Specially Selected Salted Caramel Flavoured Crumble Mince Pies, Aldi, £1.79 (pack of six, 295g)

One for the sweet tooths – caramel balances out the tart mincemeat filling for a rich festive treat. The pastry is well baked and

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