A luxury hamper under the Christmas tree really gives you that magical feeling – and if it’s homemade, you can feel really smug.
This makes a thoughtful, personalized gift, and you can save cash by avoiding expensive store-bought versions. And, the beauty of doing it yourself is that you can make it as simple or as spectacular as you want.
Here are our top tips for whipping up success, including recipe choices and presentation advice.
Get more inspiration from our selection of the best Christmas gifts for foodies And Edible Christmas Gift RecipesWe’ve got even more expanded gift guides, including Best Christmas Hampers, letterbox gift And Best baking gift.
What to buy to make a hamper
Use crepe or Tissue Paper (£3.49 Amazon) Wrap your gifts and avoid single-use plastics. wrap in different ways Ribbon (£4.99, Amazon) To create a colorful look.
Wicker Baskets (£12.99 for two, Amazon) Can be found in garden centres, online and department stores, but it’s also worth scouring your local charity shops for second-hand bargains.
You can also use a beautiful plate or a nice tray to present your gifts, both of which also work as an additional gift.
Reuse good cardboard boxes you have around the house as an easy shortcut.
Christmas Hamper Recipe
gifts for cheese lovers
1. Manchego and Chorizo Melting Biscuits
If you’re making a hamper for a cheese lover, treat them to homemade treats like mango and chorizo melt biscuits. These cheesy bites are easy to make, plus the recipe makes 30, so you can keep a few for yourself…
See more of our delicious bake,
2. Sea Salt Water Biscuits
Satisfy your cheese-lover’s cravings with these homemade sea salt water biscuits, which are sensationally spread with creamy cheese. If you want to add your own flavor, try sprinkling a teaspoon of fennel seeds with the salt, or adding two tablespoons of sesame seeds to the mix, or simply mince a clove of garlic while making the dough.
check more Delicious Biscuit Recipe,
3. Fig and Walnut Slice
Are you looking for something new to add to your cheese hamper? This sophisticated fig and walnut crumble is the perfect accompaniment, plus it’s an easy, no-cook winner.
see our Dried Fig Recipe For more methods with fig.
4. Spicy Beetroot and Orange Chutney
A paneer hamper is not complete without chutney. This brightly colored beetroot and orange chutney is deliciously spiced with cinnamon, cloves and coriander seeds.
try our Spicy Fig and Plum Chutney For equally festive treats and get even more inspiration with our best Chutney Recipe,
5. Baked Camembert Kit
Ideal gift for a cheese-lover: A box of Camembert to warm in the oven and serve with spicy pickled sultanas. Add a bottle of wine and they will definitely love it.
see our Homemade Gift Kit Recipe For more celebration ideas.
6. Marinated Goat Cheese
Soaking cheese in oil is a good way to preserve it. To make this marinated goat cheese, tear the goat cheese into pieces and roll into balls, place in a jar and add lemon peel, thyme and chili around the cheese. Scatter the fennel seeds and pour over the oil, then cool and leave to marinate for two days. Keep in the refrigerator and eat within two weeks.
If you’re a fan of goat cheese, check out our full collection,
gifts for chocolate lovers
7. Choc Hazelnut Truffles
Keep chocolate lovers satiated with sweet treats and you will definitely become popular. And who can say no to chocolate hazelnut truffles? Wrap these decorated chocolates in cellophane and add to your hamper.
Know more about us Christmas Truffle Recipe,
8. Banoffee Chocolate Cup
Turn your hand to these Banoffee Chocolate Cups to add an eye-catching addition to your hamper. Made with chocolate, dulce de leche and banana chips, it delivers all the flavor of banoffee pie in one bite.
See more Christmas Chocolate Ideas,
9. Salted Fruit ‘n’ Walnut Bark
Chocolate bark is easy to make and decorate – simply choose your flavour, then pour melted chocolate into a slab, decorate and leave to set. This super-simple slab of swirled dark and white chocolate is filled with chopped mixed nuts and dried fruit – break into big pieces and add to your hamper.
try harder Chocolate Bark Recipe,
Baked and Sweet Dishes
10. Pistachio Nougat
If you’re willing to try something a little more challenging, try this homemade nougat studded with pistachio pieces. Wrap in a presentation box and place in your hamper for a thoughtful Christmas gift.
We also have a recipe for this Classic Nougat,
11. clementine and poppy seeds
Make a batch of stollen this Christmas for the marzipan-lover in your life. With zesty clementines and fragrant winter spices, they’re sure to impress.
12. chocolate fudge
For something more challenging, try making your own chocolate fudge. Be sure to use a sugar thermometer to get the right melt-in-the-mouth consistency.
See more of our Fudge Recipe,
13. Ginger Biscuit Ice Cubes
These delicious ginger biscuits make an easy addition to your Christmas hamper. they are made with us universal flour recipe As well as festive spices including cinnamon, ginger and mixed spices.
You may also want to bake these cute Checkerboard Biscuits,
14. Coconut Caramel
These coconut caramels are bound to impress the recipient of your hamper. These require more effort than the other sweets featured here, but all you need is time and attention.
We have lots of caramel recipes main collection,
Homemade Drink Gifts
15. turkish delight vodka
A bottle of wine is almost mandatory in a Christmas hamper, but you don’t have to stick to the standard. Our Turkish Delight-infused vodka is sure to impress.
See more Homemade Christmas Drink Gifts,
16. Christmas Pudding Vodka
This homemade Christmas pudding-infused vodka is a big toast to the flavors of the season – oranges, lemons, cinnamon, dried fruits, amaretto, and brandy.
read ahead How to Make Flavored SpiritsFind more tips and recipes for making infused Gin, Vodka And the classic winter tipple, sloe gin,
Homemade Meal Kits
17. Triple-Chocolate Cupcake Kit
The perfect Christmas gift for those who love to bake – ingredients for delicious triple-chocolate cupcakes. This no-cook idea is a fun recipe for kids to get involved in, too.
Alternatively, let it rustle Chewy Cranberry Choc-Nut Cookie Kit,
18. creamy sherbet
Make a mulled syrup gift kit as part of your DIY Christmas hamper. This spiced syrup works equally well for mulled wine or cider. You can even make a batch for yourself ahead of time for festive entertaining.
Try this recipe for mulled wine syrup, then check out our Classic Mulled Wine,
19. 10 minute mince
Pack a jar of homemade mincemeat in your hamper. Ready in just 10 minutes, this mincemeat isn’t just for mince pies – try it Chelsea Buns or sweet Samosa,
We have many more recipes mincemeat collection,
20. Hot Chocolate Stirrer
These adorable hot chocolate stirrers are a chocolate lover’s dream, and chances are they’ll never want to use powdered cocoa again! This recipe is really easy to follow, and makes up to six stirrers.
View our main christmas gift page For more gift giving inspiration.
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Have you made your own Christmas hamper? Let us know your suggestions and advice below.
