Mary Berry returns to BBC for a festive Christmas special

Mary Berry is back on TV this Christmas with another foodie special for the BBC.

Titled Mary Berry's Highland Christmas, it will air next month at an unspecified date, taking the beloved chef to her ancestral Scotland on a winter break.

Here, she'll rustle up a cheese fondue, yule log and a traditional Cranachan wreath – a dessert consisting of cream and fresh seasonal raspberries bolstered by oats and whisky.

"But this isn't just any Christmas," a synopsis teased.

"Sprinkled amidst the abundance of rich cultural delights will be Mary reflecting on her heritage with fascinating anecdotes about her Scottish roots. She's not going alone, accompanying her on this magical adventure will be special guests who'll make this one a Christmas to remember.

"From her cosy winter retreat, Mary will be cooking up sumptuous seasonal dishes that won't break the bank and in true winter style she'll also be embarking on magical days out with friends from reindeer herding to Christmas carollers and a traditional ceilidh."

Commenting on her latest programme, Berry shared in a statement: "Christmas in Scotland is the biggest treat, my mother and her family were Scottish so it is a special place for me.

"The festive holidays are all about sharing special times with friends and family and so what better way than cooking some of my favourite dishes with a traditional Scottish twist. Joined by special guests and surrounded by beautiful scenery, these are recipes which can be used all over the festive season and I can't wait to share Mary Berry's Highland Christmas with BBC One viewers."

Mary Berry's Highland Christmas comes to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December.