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No-one wants to spend Christmas Day cooped up in a hot kitchen. That's why we've put together a collection of recipes that require 10 minutes cooking – or less!
1.
Mini Raw Mango Cheesecakes
Made from fresh mango, mixed nuts and coconut cream, our no-cook cheesecakes are suitable for vegans. As an added bonus, you can prepare them in advance to reduce your workload when catering for a crowd.
2.
Curtis Stone's Smoked Salmon Carpaccio
For a super simple starter, you can't go past Curtis' no-cook carpaccio served with a zesty salsa verde.
3.
Pear, Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Crisp pear, peppery rocket and salty parmesan is a classic combination and this no-cook salad is so versatile that it goes with just about everything.
4.
Vietnamese-Style Mango & Prawn No-Cook Salad
This substantial salad requires no cooking at all, so you'll be cool as a cucumber when you bring it to the table.
5.
Tiramisu Cake
Finish your festive feast on a high note with this show-stopping tiramisu cake that calls for just 5 minutes cooking. After that, all you have to do is mix, layer and serve!
6.
Peach Ice Cream Cake
Just 5 minutes' cooking is all that's required to make this easy ice cream cake that's flavoured with sweet summer peaches and maple syrup.
7.
Mini Eggnog Pavlovas with Rum Syrup
No-one will believe that it took just 5 minutes' cooking to create these sweet petite pavlovas filled with eggnog-flavoured cream and drizzled with boozy rum syrup.
8.
Cherry Cream Tarts
These bite-sized tarts are home-baked in 10 minutes and served topped with pretty sugar-coated cherries.
9.
Snickers Trifle
This faster spin on our original Snickers trifle is made with Coles Make at Home Chocolate Mud Cakes - no baking required.
10.
Easy Caprese Bean Salad
Drizzled with basil-infused oil, this colourful Italian-style salad teams sliced summer tomatoes with cannellini beans and bocconcini.
11.
Gin & Tonic Tiramisu Terrine
Sustitute gin and tonic for the coffee in this classic Italian dessert and you've got a light, refreshing terrine that's perfect for summer celebrations and requires less than 10 minutes' cooking.
12.
Mixed Berry Pimm's Cake
Once you've spent 10 minutes making a syrup, there's no more cooking for this cake which layers sponge, summer berries and a gorgeous sauce.
13.
Christmas Rocky Road
We've hacked this festive sweet treat so it takes just 20 minutes to make. Serve our rocky road with coffee or package it up for a homemade gift.
14.
Sweet Chilli Rainbow Slaw
A colourful no-cook Vietnamese-style salad that's served topped with toasted peanuts and coriander leaves.
15.
Prawn, Watermelon & Fetta Skewers with Mint Oil
Whip up these no-cook skewers in just 20 minutes for a sophisticated starter that combines sweet watermelon, salty fetta and fresh prawns.
16.
Curtis Stone’s Asparagus, Snow Peas & Wombok Salad
Curtis' present to you is this super fresh Asparagus, Snow Pea & Wombok Salad, which needs no cooking and is undeniably delicious.
17.
Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls
A great no-cook option, these pretty rainbow rice paper rolls taste as good as they look. You can make them up to 4 hours ahead, cover with a damp cloth and keep in the fridge.
18.
Curtis Stone’s Christmas Ice Cream Pudding
Traditional Christmas pud takes hours to cook but this ice cream bombe is made entirely without pots and pans – all you need is a kitchen blowtorch to lightly toast the meringue.
19.
Tim Tam Baileys & Iced Vovo Truffles
Besides melting some chocolate, there's no cooking to do when making these festive truffles. Plus, they're super quick once you get on a roll.
20.
Mixed Berry Eton Mess
This laid-back twist on pavlova needs no cooking – just fold together citrus-infused berries, whipped vanilla cream, bought meringue and macarons for a wow dessert.
21.
Curtis Stone's Barbecued Prawns with Passionfruit Ponzu
Throw these prawns on the barbie for 5 minutes then serve with an Asian-inspired passionfruit dipping sauce for a low-effort starter that tastes amazing.
22.
Curtis Stone's Crispy Prosciutto & Melon Salad
Crisp prosciutto in the oven for 5 minutes, then toss with sweet summer melon, rocket and fresh herbs for a sublime starter or a substantial side salad.
23.
Curtis Stone's Summer Fruit with Lime Ice
Stay chilled with this frozen dessert, which pairs tropical fruit and a zesty lime granita that needs just 5 minutes' cooking.
24.
Curtis Stone's Green Beans with Tomato & Sesame
You'll finish cooking this deliciously easy green bean salad in 10 minutes tops. All that's left to do is toss with herbs and serve on a yoghurt-tahini sauce.
25.
Curtis Stone’s Christmas Pavlova Trifle
The secret to this spectacular pavlova trifle is that the recipe only includes 10 minutes' cooking time. But your guests don't know that and we won't tell them!
26.
Smoked Salmon Toasts
Knocking out a plate of these smoked salmon bites is as simple as toast, spread, top and serve.
Stuck for ideas this Christmas? We have all your entertaining needs covered - from planning your Christmas feast, to food hacks that save you time, and even something to keep little hands busy this festive season!
Browse our delicious selection of Christmas recipes that have been curated to satisfy the whole family. From fancy finger foods to memorable mains and delectable desserts - you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Stress-free menu planning is here! Peruse our done-for-you Christmas menus, or check out our favourite hand-curated shortcuts and hacks for tasty Christmas dishes minus the fuss.