‘Crowd-pleasing dessert’

ELIZABETH FOX, COOKERY EDITOR

EXTRA SPECIAL BELGIAN WHITE CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY SNOWFLAKE DESSERT

£5, SERVES 6 (400G), ASDA Rich white chocolate mousse with a hidden raspberry layer on a crunchy honeycomb base. Quite sweet but really tasty.

PRAWN AND SALMON CHAMPAGNE GRATIN

£4.99 FOR 2 (100G), CO-OP Pretty, served in ramekins. Salmon is in large chunks and tastes fresh. Crunchy topping works well with the rich creaminess of the dish.

EGGNOG TART

£5.99, SERVES 8-10 (455G), WAITROSE The lightly spiced flavours of the classic festive drink are turned into a dinner party dessert. A lovely smooth, creamy filling on a slightly too-soft shortcrust pastry base.

MARINATED CHICKEN TIKKA STICKS WITH MINT RAITA DIP

£5.95 FOR 6 (200G), BOOTHS A quick-cook canapé that looks homemade with an authentic tikka flavour. Generous pieces of chicken. The minty raita dip is fresh and fragrant.

SALMON AND CRAB PROFITEROLES

£6 FOR 12 (120G), WAITROSE Crisp and light pastry shell. Both the salmon and crab fillings are well flavoured. An elegant, no-fuss canapé.

POSH FISH FINGERS WITH SALT AND VINEGAR SNOW

£5 FOR 10 (250G), MARKS & SPENCER Flavoursome haddock in a light, crisp tempura batter. The ‘snow’ sprinkle adds punch without making the batter soggy. Nice with the minted pea dip.

DINKY HOT AND SOUR PRAWN DOUGHNUTS

£7 FOR 10 (240G), MARKS & SPENCER Tapping into a trend, these sweet and savoury bites are nicely spiced and not too heavy. Extra special with the salt, sugar and chilli dusting.

LUXURY SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

£5, SERVES 8 (1KG), ICELAND Sure to be a popular pud. The filling has an authentic, baked-cheesecake sour tang, which contrasts well with the sweet topping. Base could be crisper.

THE BEST SCOTTISH SALMON, PRAWN & ORKNEY CRAB EN CROUTE

£15, SERVES 4 (925G), MORRISONS Crisp, golden pastry with a deliciously rich, creamy filling. Fresh dill and large prawns make it feel special.