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Our pick of the best shop-bought Christmas foods

We’ve picked out some of our favourite shop-bought products to make Christmas that little bit easier, from a sausage roll wreath to Christmas pudding cheesecake!
By Madeline Burkitt
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1

Large scallops with garlic butter

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Sweet scallops with a delicious garlic butter. Buy these for an easy starter idea.
£5 for 6, The Co-op

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2

Sausage roll wreath

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Put this on the table and let everyone tear off a piece.
£6.50, Marks & Spencer

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3

BBQ Bourbon Beef Canapies

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A fun idea, these mini ‘cana-pies’ are full of slow-cooked barbeque beef and will go down a treat at a Christmas party.
£16.50 for 20 or £3.79 for 4, Ocado

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4

Potted Cornish Cruncher with Plum Chutney

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Delicious Cheddar with a fruity chutney, all served up ready in a pretty jar.
£6, Marks & Spencer

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5

Raven’s Oak Goat’s Cheese with Honey and Walnuts

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A round goat’s cheese with a honey glaze and walnuts, this makes an easy cheeseboard centrepiece.
£5, Tesco

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6

Whole Baked Pear and Stilton Pork Pie

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This tasty pork pie has the addition of a whole pear and rich Stilton – cut the pie in half to show your guests the surprise inside. Perfect for Boxing Day.
£10, Marks & Spencer

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7

Raspberry and Prosecco Pannacotta Terrine

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This makes a great lighter alternative to Christmas pudding, and is made special with the addition of Prosecco.
£5, The Co-op

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8

5 Gold Rings Praline Brownie Cake

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A delight to look at, this rich brownie cake will look stunning on your Christmas table.
£18, Marks & Spencer

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9

Heston’s Ultimate Chocolate Bar

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Heston has worked his magic once again on this decadent dessert, inspired by his favourite chocolate bars from childhood.
£9.99, Waitrose

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10

Christmas Pudding Cheesecake

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A great option for those who like the flavours of Christmas pudding, but not the stodge!
£4, The Co-op

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11

Caramelised Orange and Cranberry Dairy Ice Cream

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Perfect with a warm mince pie or Christmas pudding, or just as good on its own as a simple dessert.
£3.25, Sainsbury's

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12

Dickinson & Morris Pork Pies

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These Molton Mowbray pork pies have been lovingly baked in Leicestershire since 1851, and would make a delicious accompaniment to cheeses, chutneys and cold cuts on Boxing Day and over the festive period.
Available as mini pork pies or a single larger pie, widely available.
Check the website here for stockists.



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