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Try these 10 delicious Christmas ice cream cake recipes for when it’s just too hot for pudding

Decadent Christmas desserts the whole family will love.
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When you’re celebrating Christmas in Australia, warm sticky puddings or toasty fruit mince pies aren’t always the ideal desserts to serve up in the heat after a filling hot lunch.

But a light, cool dessert is always a crowd-pleaser on Christmas Day.

So to give you a balanced range of options for your Christmas dessert menu, take a look through our indulgent ice cream cake recipes.

With everything from our chocolate layered celebration cake to our white chocolate, honey and red berry terrine, these cool and creamy recipes are the perfect way to end an Aussie Christmas lunch.

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The-night-before frozen Christmas ice-cream cake

The-night-before frozen Christmas ice cream cake

This cake is quick and delicious and will have your guests coming back for more. The best part? You can make it the night before, to save yourself time on the day of your Christmas event.

Find the recipe here.

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Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait

Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait

Parfait means “perfect” in French and there’s a lot about this chocolate, honey and red berry version that is perfect. For starters, it’s easy to make and doesn’t melt too quickly, which means it’s great for entertaining. It also looks amazing!

Find the recipe here.

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Cheat’s frozen Christmas puddings

Cheat’s frozen Christmas puddings

These deliciously sweet frozen puddings are perfect for a hot Australian Christmas celebration and only take 30 minutes to make.

Find the recipe here.

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Celebration ice-cream and cake terrine

Celebration ice cream and cake terrine

For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat’s ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.

Find the recipe here.

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Christmas ice-cream pops

Christmas ice cream pops

With just three ingredients, is there anything easier and cuter than these festive pops?

Find the recipe here.

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Chocolate Crackle Christmas House

Frozen Christmas pudding

Frozen Christmas pudding

Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.

Find the recipe here.

Festive ice-cream cake with caramel sauce

Festive ice cream cake with caramel sauce

‘Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring … because you haven’t made the pudding yet! Don’t despair, help is at hand with this delicious and simple dessert.

Find the recipe here.

Creamy Christmas pudding

Frozen Christmas pudding

This sweet and creamy Christmas pudding pairs two types of homemade ice-cream to create a delicious frozen dessert to serve during the festive season. You’ll even get yummy chunks of dried fruit and dark chocolate with each bite.

Find the recipe here.

White chocolate frozen Christmas pudding

White chocolate frozen Christmas pudding

With a snow-white shell and sweet pink inside – this is one impressive Christmas dessert!

Find the recipe here.

Brandied prune and chocolate terrine

Brandied prune and chocolate terrine

Rich, decadent and delicious – this is ice cream pudding a show-stopper!

Find the recipe here.

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