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Foolproof chocolate & coffee fondants

Gooey chocolate puds are a restaurant classic and mastering this show-off dessert is a lot easier than you think

Author: Barney Desmazery

Mulled spiced pavlovas

Traditional flavours of cloves, spices and orange zest work scent these fabulous winter pavlovas topped with boozy mulled figs

Author: Maria Elia

Quick sticky toffee puddings

Discover a shameless shortcut to this family favourite pud

Author: Good Food team

Ultimate crème brûlée

With a rich, creamy vanilla custard and crunchy, caramelised topping, our crème brûlée makes the ultimate indulgent dessert. Follow our professional tips for mastering this classic French sweet

Author: Angela Nilsen

Orange & pomegranate cheesecake

A perfect dinner party dessert with pretty fruit decorative topping and cream cheese on a buttery biscuit base

Author: James Martin

Lemon curd pots

Try using rhubarb instead of chocolate to top off these zesty lemon desserts

Author: John Torode

Zabaglione trifle slice

This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each

Author: Angela Nilsen

Strawberry cheesecakes

Spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen with this speedy, low-fat recipe - ideal if you want a lighter option at the end of your dinner party

Author: Good Food team

Apricot & Turkish delight mess

Try a Middle Eastern twist on the British classic Eton Mess, served with fresh mint tea

Author: Maria Elia

Calvados custard

Flavour your homemade custard with a little apple brandy and serve hot or cold with an indulgent pudding

Author: John Torode

Banana & rum tatins

Gordon Ramsay takes tarte tatins - the classic French upside-down fruit tart - to new heights

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Warm honey cup puddings

Serve these classic make-ahead Greek desserts with a scoop of quick homemade pistachio ice cream

Author: Jane Hornby

Blackberry queen of pudding pots

These puddings are a delicious way of using up wild summer fruits

Author: Barney Desmazery

Rice pudding & spiced plum bake

This seasonal twist on rice pudding would make a lovely alternative to a fruit crumble

Author: Good Food team

Apple tart 'Maman Blanc'

An elegant autumn dessert that's easy to prepare as the pastry case does not need to be pre-baked

Author: Raymond Blanc

Meringue mousse base

This is a simple French-style meringue, which should be used as a base for a variety of desserts and mousses

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Salted caramel choc pots

Combining sweet and salty flavours really works when chocolate and toffee is involved - best served in individual portions

Author: Sarah Cook

Nougat iced bombes

These little beauties do take a bit of time and effort to make. But it's worth it. They taste and look amazing

Author: Mary Cadogan

Chocolate, salted caramel & banana mess

Swap the berries of an Eton mess with banana, and turn the traditional cream dessert into a banoffee-like treat

Author: Good Food team

Praline meringue cake with strawberries

A caramel-flavoured praline meringue that's perfect for a summer's day

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Patchwork orchard pie

Serve this lattice-topped, shortcrust pasty warm with custard - if you don't have quinces make up the weight with apples or pears

Author: Good Food team

Milk chocolate sorbet

You can make this sweet dessert up to a month ahead - serve it as part of a chocolate trio for an impressive dessert

Author: Good Food team

Almond & honey pastries with orange cream

Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat

Author: Sarah Cook

Marjoram scented crème caramel with chilled rhubarb crumble

This stylish make-ahead dessert by Great British Menu's Glynn Purnell is the perfect way to end a sophisticated dinner party

Author: Good Food team

Banoffee splits

A simple pudding with a creamy and indulgent Mars Bar sauce, ready in just 10 minutes

Author: Barney Desmazery

Sweetheart choc & hazelnut sandwiches

A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling

Author: Cassie Best

Rose cream & raspberry jellies

With all the flavours of Turkish delight, these fragrant Middle Eastern-style puddings make a light finish to an entertaining menu

Author: Cassie Best

Light & fruity Christmas pud

An irresistibly tipsy passion fruit and Cointreau-laced pud that steams in half the time of a traditional Christmas pudding

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Molten toffee puddings

If you love chocolate fondants, this sticky toffee version hides an irresistible melting centre - serve warm with ice cream

Author: James Martin

Green tea frozen yogurt with sesame brittle shards

Frozen yogurt is really easy to make and lower in fat than ice cream. You can find 'matcha' green tea powder in healthfood stores

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Berry crumble pots

This no-fuss pud is great for using up any biscuits or fruit you have to hand

Author: Good Food team

Oeufs au lait

Try these small vanilla puddings that are traditionally served in the Charente region of France - they'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 days

Author: Mary Cadogan

Cardamom meringue nests

Let your guests fill these sweetly spiced meringues at the table with our suggested flavoured creams

Author: Good Food team

Eton mess trifle

Layer a quintessentially British pudding with sherry-steeped strawberries, meringue and cream then top with flaked almonds

Author: Cassie Best

Plum betty

Plentiful and cheap, plums are full of flavour and goodness, so why not make them into a comforting pud?

Author: Good Food team

Healthier treacle sponge

Angela Nilsen reduces the fat of this schooldays pud with some simple swaps - but it still tastes as good as ever

Author: Angela Nilsen

Rum & coconut treacle tart

Add some Caribbean sunshine (and rum) to your dessert with this recipe for a delicious tart

Author: Good Food team

Pears & prunes in mulled (well, sort of) wine

A wonderful pudding - best served with tons of double or clotted cream

Author: Good Food team

Angela's lighter chocolate tart

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture - but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

Author: Angela Nilsen

Plum & apple cobbler

A plum-filled pudding with a light, fluffy scone-like topping - perfect for after the Sunday roast

Author: Mary Cadogan

Easter puddings

These cute oven-steamed puds with nutmeg custard are almost like blonde Christmas puddings

Author: Good Food team

Mocha fondant puddings

With their molten, oozing centres, these puddings are guaranteed to impress.

Author: Good Food team

Iced coconut & lime slice with summer fruit

This no-cook dessert is served straight from the freezer, for a true taste of summer indulgence

Author: Barney Desmazery

Clementine & Grand Marnier semi freddos

These individual iced desserts have a citrus tang combined with a silky, creamy texture. You can make them up to 3 months in advance for an easy dinner party dessert

Author: Good Food team

Quick plum crumble

Cheat your way towards a baked fruity warmer by using leftover madeira sponge cake as the topping to a juicy pud

Author: Sarah Cook

Strawberry & tarragon panna cotta

The delicate green herb adds a subtle fragrant twist to these dainty Italian desserts with set cream and berries

Author: Jane Hornby

Tiramisu with honeycomb crunch

The perfect Valentine's dessert, best made ahead to give the flavours time to mingle

Author: James Martin

Iced raspberry cranachan

Reader, Debbie Cleland, shares her version of this traditional Scottish dessert, served as an ice cream slice with raspberries, oats and an optional dash of whisky

Author: Good Food team

Strawberry & rose sorbet

A ruby-red iced dessert with subtle floral hints - a refreshing end to spicy meals

Author: Jane Hornby

The ultimate makeover: Sponge pudding & custard

Angela's pud has half the fat of the classic recipe, but all the flavour, with a layer of seasonal fruit

Author: Angela Nilsen