Australian Christmas Food Ideas

Simple, easy recipes to bring together a feast to impress on Christmas Day. These recipes are full of flavour, with step-by-step instructions and videos to make sure your holiday season is stress free and delicious!
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20 Minute Cheese and Bacon Cob Loaf Dip
The cheese! The bacon! Seriously though, this cheese and bacon cob loaf dip is party food at its best. It’s a huge hit with our family and friends at every party we bring it to. Ready in 20 minutes, this warm, creamy dip is perfect for gatherings – just don’t expect leftovers! It gives us cheese fondue and pizza vibes, making it a very popular crowd pleaser. Make a double batch if you need it, or serve it alongside extra bread or veggie sticks to make it go even further.
Easy Prawn Cocktail Salad Recipe
Bring festive flavour and bright colour to your table with this gorgeous prawn cocktail salad. A modern take on a popular Aussie entree, this salad is quick, easy and ready to celebrate! Prawn cocktail salad is so easy to make and perfect for BBQs and family gatherings – especially at Christmas time! It’s quick to prepare, looks stunning and is easy for guests to serve themselves. #FestiveChallenge
Easy Spinach & Feta Cheese Triangles with Puff Pastry!
Spinach and feta cheese triangles are the perfect appetiser, lunch or snack. They’re so easy to make, bake and share! Make a big batch and keep some in the freezer so you’ll always have an answer to the question – what’s for lunch! These are like an easier version of Greek spanakopita! They’re golden, flaky and irresistible with their delicious puff pastry outside and savoury cheese and spinach filling. #FestiveChallenge
Mini Party Quiches with Puff Pastry!
Everyone loves quiches. But they love them even more with crispy, crunchy puff pastry and especially when they’re conveniently bite-sized! Our mini party quiches are ready for a crowd – with plenty of filling ideas and flavour combos. We’ve made this as easy as we can for you with all the shortcuts – frozen puff pastry sheets, muffin tins and directions to cook them either in your oven OR air fryer. #FestiveChallenge
Mini Party Quiches with Puff Pastry!
Everyone loves quiches. But they love them even more with crispy, crunchy puff pastry and especially when they’re conveniently bite-sized! Our mini party quiches are ready for a crowd – with plenty of filling ideas and flavour combos. We’ve made this as easy as we can for you with all the shortcuts – frozen puff pastry sheets, muffin tins and directions to cook them either in your oven OR air fryer. #FestiveChallenge
Mini Party Quiches with Puff Pastry!
Everyone loves quiches. But they love them even more with crispy, crunchy puff pastry and especially when they’re conveniently bite-sized! Our mini party quiches are ready for a crowd – with plenty of filling ideas and flavour combos. We’ve made this as easy as we can for you with all the shortcuts – frozen puff pastry sheets, muffin tins and directions to cook them either in your oven OR air fryer. #FestiveChallenge
Quick & Creamy Spinach Cob Loaf Dip
The ultimate retro party entertainer! Spinach cob loaf dip is the star at our family gatherings! BBQs, birthdays, Christmas parties – you name it – this disappears every single time in about 5 minutes flat.
Easy Ginger Kisses - Spiced Biscuit Recipe
Nothing beats making your own Ginger Kisses, just like Mum used to make. These soft golden biscuits are baked in just 10 minutes. Ginger kisses are soft, golden biscuits similar to a sponge kiss or whoopie pie, with a buttercream filling. The biscuits are usually flavoured with ginger and ours also includes a hint of cinnamon. #FestiveChallenge
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How to Make The BEST Pavlova Roll – Easy Meringue Roulade
Dessert is sorted for your next gathering with the best Pavlova Roll you’ll ever eat. Berries and whipped cream are rolled and encased in this easy meringue roulade – crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside – how it should be. Make ahead or on the day!
Quick & Creamy Spinach Cob Loaf Dip
The ultimate retro party entertainer! Spinach cob loaf dip is the star at our family gatherings! BBQs, birthdays, Christmas parties – you name it – this disappears every single time in about 5 minutes flat. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So delicious and nostalgic! Brought to a small Christmas party and not a crumb left! I also added in cream cheese for a cheesier taste.“ Huong
Honey Baked Camembert with Bacon and Rosemary
This easy baked camembert recipe is a cheese lover’s delight! With just four ingredients (including bacon!) and super fast prep, this soft and melty camembert is ready to get the party started. Baked camembert is melty cheesy comfort food, perfect as a decadent snack or party starter, or served as part of a full entertaining platter. #FestiveChallenge
We’re pulling out our top Nan Hacks in this recipe for easy, hassle free trifle this Christmas. This is THE Aussie trifle for busy cooks with alllll the shortcuts.

Loaded with custard, whipped cream and the classic port wine jelly, the way it should be!
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Best Ever Australian Trifle Recipe
We’re pulling out our top Nan Hacks in this recipe for easy, hassle free trifle this Christmas. This is THE Aussie trifle for busy cooks with alllll the shortcuts. Loaded with custard, whipped cream and the classic port wine jelly, the way it should be!
Our EASY Australian Pavlova recipe is all about that crunchy meringue shell and pillowy marshmallow centre. Get the meringue base in the oven in just 15 minutes flat! Includes recipe video, step-by-step instructions and creative topping ideas.
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How to Make Pavlova (the easy way!)
Our EASY Australian Pavlova recipe is all about that crunchy meringue shell and pillowy marshmallow centre. Get the meringue base in the oven in just 15 minutes flat! Includes recipe video, step-by-step instructions and creative topping ideas.
The Best Pavlova - Fool Proof Christmas Dessert Recipe
This EASY Australian Pavlova recipe is all about that crunchy, chewy meringue shell and soft, pillowy marshmallow centre. Have the meringue base in the oven in just 15 minutes! Includes recipe video, step-by-step instructions and creative topping ideas. Perfect for family events or celebrations – big or small. BBQ dinners, birthdays, Christmas, New Years Eve, Australia Day - you name it, any excuse will do! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It was beautiful, crunchy, SO fluffy, held together and was a marvel to behold – the hit of the party!" ~ Karen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I just made the most AMAZING pav following your recipe." ~ Vish
Easy Australian Trifle with Custard and Jelly - Christmas Dessert Recipe
This is THE Aussie trifle for busy cooks. Perfect for celebrations or Christmas, we’ve made this quick, easy and hassle free. Loaded with custard, cream and iconic port wine jelly for an Australian trifle to impress! This is a ‘throw together’ recipe with nice, easy ingredients, and a few pre-made items. While the majority of our recipes are from scratch, this one was alwass made with as many shortcuts as possible. We’re talking jelly packets, pre-made custard and store-bought cake. This dish is as hands-off as you can possibly get, while still having the best taste and presentation.