Skip Plum Cake And Try These 8 Amazing Christmas Desserts

1. Gingerbread Cookies

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2. Yule Log

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3. Eggnog Panna Cotta

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4. Cranberry and Orange Tart

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5. Snowball Cookies

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6. Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

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7. Fruit Mince Pies

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8. Christmas Pudding Trifle

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