Morrisons Christmas range 2022: from panettone pud to beefless wellington

Morrisons is offering fresh twists on festive classics with its 2022 Christmas range.

Among the treats on shelf this year is a Christmas pudding containing panettone chunks, and billionaire mince pies featuring a chocolate pastry case and a caramel sauce.

With meat reduction remaining a strong trend, Morrisons will also be selling a host of festive meat-free and vegan options including a beefless wellington and a prawn toast alternative made with jackfruit.

“As a proud supporter of the British farming industry, we work directly with farmers, growers and fishermen, sourcing the best ingredients for our Christmas products from people we trust,” said the retailer, adding that customers will also be able to find a range of products hand-prepared in stores by its bakers and butchers.

Here is a sample of the bakes and desserts in store for this festive season:

The Best Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

This festive treat features a crunchy chocolate biscuit base with layers of chocolate and orange-flavoured cheesecake batter, and a light chocolate sponge disc. It is topped with a glossy dark cocoa mirror glaze and a thick chocolate ganache, then decorated with a scattering of bronze butterscotch pieces and Belgian white chocolate.

Rsp: £7/600g, available from 21 December

The Best Panettone Christmas Pudding with a Black Cherry Sauce

“A decadent new twist on a classic” is how Morrisons describes this rich Christmas pudding laced with chunks of panettone and black cherries.

Rsp: £10/800g, available now

Passionfruit Panna Cotta Star

Described by Morrisons as a “showstopping alternative dessert”, this comprises creamy vanilla panna cotta with passionfruit sauce. It forms part of the retailer’s The Best own label range. 

£7/651g, available from 21 December.

Salted Caramel Profiteroles

Caramelised biscuit crumbs and cinder toffee have been used to finish these profiteroles, which are filled with salted caramel cream and topped with salted caramel sauce.

Rsp: £6/12-pack, available from 14 December.

Billionaires Mince Pies

Morrisons has created these by filling a chocolate enriched pastry case filled with mincemeat and topping it with a smooth salted caramel sauce with a swirl of buttercream.

Rsp: £2.25 (two for £3.50)/4-pack, available now

Belgian Chocolate Chip Panettone Tree

Produced fresh in store by Morrisons’ bakers, this Belgian Chocolate Chip Panettone is made using a tiger bread recipe and shaped into a Christmas tree

Rsp: £2.50, available from 14 November

Christmas No Prawn Toast Baguette

This vegan twist on the classic prawn toast is made with tender jackfruit that is served on a crunchy baguette and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Rsp: £4/170g, available from 30 November

Plant Revolution Beefless Wellington

This vegan version of the classic British dish combines wheat, soy and pea protein with a mushroom duxelles that is encased in a crisp golden pastry.

Rsp: £7/420g, available from 19 December

Vegan Chocolate and Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Topped with a caramel mousse and a crunchy cocoa crumb, this free-from and vegan cheesecake is made with a smooth chocolate sauce with chewy chocolate brownie pieces.

£6/375g, available from 21 December

Mini Steak & Ale and Chicken Pies

Morrisons’ festive party food line-up includes this selection, which is described by the retailer as “hearty mini pies generously filled with the finest ingredients and baked to perfection in a buttery golden pastry”.

Rsp: £6 (or any 3 for 2)/360g, available from 16 November

Christmas Steamed Money Bag Jewel Selection

From Lemongrass Basil Ruby Mushroom Char Siu to Emerald Prawn and Chive flavours, this is a selection of king prawn and vegetable steamed dumplings complemented with a tangy dip.

Rsp: £6 (3 for 2 mix and match), available from 30 November