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Blackberry zabaglione

Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert

Author: Barney Desmazery

Jam & white chocolate roly poly

A suet pudding that's baked instead of steamed, and rolled for a modern twist

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Raspberry & banana ginger crunch

This yummy pud is so simple that even young children can make it with the minimum of supervision

Author: Good Food team

Stem ginger & squash steamed pudding

The secret of Jodie Montgomery-Cranny's delicious gluten-free dessert is grated butternut squash

Author: Good Food team

Citrus burst syllabub with almond heart cookies

Create a simple posset-like mousse of orange and lemon, and serve with your own nutty biscuits for dipping

Author: Good Food team

Griddled bananas with nutty chocolate custard

Looking for a speedy sweet treat? Get out the griddle pan and char banana slices to serve with toasted hazelnuts on top of warmed chocolate custard

Author: Good Food team

Christmas mess

Take the classic summer Eton mess combo of cream and meringue and give it a festive twist with frozen mixed berries, cinnamon and blackcurrant liqueur

Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer

Blueberry cheesecake brûlée pots

This scrumptious make-ahead dessert combines two fabulous favourites into one - fruity cheesecake and crème brûlée. Double it up for a dinner party

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate, ginger & praline bombe

A frozen pud with real star quality - and you don't need an ice-cream machine to make it

Author: Mary Cadogan

Mango basil mousse with passion fruit

Gordon Ramsey adds a touch of the exotic with tropical fruits in this great mousse recipe

Author: Gordon Ramsay

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

Warm apricot & almond pots

A speedy and low-fat pudding that's ready in mere minutes

Author: Good Food team

Sticky apple cups

These simple dessert cups are made in the microwave and are brilliant to use up leftover dates and prunes

Author: Good Food team

Manuka honey cheesecake with raspberries

This fruity summer cheesecake can be part-prepared a day ahead

Author: James Martin

Roly poly bread & butter pud

There's nothing more comforting than a nursery pud, and this recipe combines two favourites in one

Author: Sarah Cook

Cookie dough crumble

A simple dessert that will delight all the family.

Author: Good Food team

Iced hazelnut zabagliones

An indulgent but refreshing Italian-style dessert

Author: Jane Hornby

Caramel ripple cheesecake cups

Individual pudding pots with almond flavours from crunchy amaretti biscuits combined with smooth cream and caramel

Author: Barney Desmazery

Malt chocolate ice cream

All the flavours of a gorgeous mug of malty cocoa, combined into a delicious ice cream

Author: Barney Desmazery

Rum babas with poached pineapple & vanilla ice cream

A restaurant-style pudding you can make ahead for a relaxed end to your dinner party

Author: Tom Kerridge

Honeyed orange & grapefruit

Simple and healthy, this makes a lovely light dessert on its own or with pastries for a real treat

Author: Sarah Cook

Iced raspberry & basil brûlées

Impress your friends with this interesting twist on a loved classic

Author: Barney Desmazery

Luscious lemon pudding with summer berries

You'll have most of the ingredients for this sumptuous pudding in your cupboard and fridge already. A great recipe for kids to help with

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Brandy snaps

Making these homemade crispy biscuits is easier than you think - best served with vanilla ice cream or piped cream

Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer

Dark mocha torte

Try this rich torte as part of a selection of mini chocolate desserts - or assiete

Author: Good Food team

Strawberry & rosewater mousse

These light and airy mousses, from Gordon Ramsay, make the perfect finish to a summery meal

Author: Gordon Ramsay

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

Peanut butter parfait with cherry compote

This light and sumptuous frozen dessert bar by Jason Atherton is technically tricky but worth it for the stunning finish

Author: Jason Atherton

Crunchy custard baked apples

Top your oven cooked apples with oaty, nutty granola for a hearty yet healthy pud

Author: Cassie Best

Cinnamon ice cream

Infuse ice cream with a double-hit of cinnamon - grinding your own spices is worth the extra effort

Author: Orlando Murrin

Spiced meringues with coffee soaked prunes

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Pâté à bombe

This mixture, from Gordon Ramsay, makes a great base for a variety of mousses and other desserts

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Chocolate & pistachio mousses

This elegant chocolate dessert, from Gordon Ramsay, is heaven for chocoholics

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Jam roly poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate orange bombe Alaska with hot chocolate sauce

This twist on baked Alaska looks simply stunning - and the dark chocolate and orange flavours are just as good. Try it for Christmas, Hogmanay or New Year

Author: Nick Nairn

Jewelled mince pies

Step up the quality of your mince pies with this melt-in-the-mouth recipe

Author: Good Food team

Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping - a bit like a Florentine biscuit

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Jam roly poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Author: Good Food team

Jam roly poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Author: Good Food team

Banana maple towers

A smart, low fat dessert to impress your guests

Author: Good Food team

Poached apricots with rosewater

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

Author: Good Food team

Luscious lemon pudding with summer berries

You'll have most of the ingredients for this sumptuous pudding in your cupboard and fridge already. A great recipe for kids to help with

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Spotted dick

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

Author: Valerie Barrett

Peanut butter parfait with cherry compote

This light and sumptuous frozen dessert bar by Jason Atherton is technically tricky but worth it for the stunning finish

Author: Jason Atherton

Irish apple tart

This recipe is based on the apple pie that chef Richard Corrigan's mother used to make every St Patrick's Day

Author: Richard Corrigan

Vanilla jellies with apricot & raspberry compote

This panna cotta-style dessert reminds Mary Cadogan of the milk lollies she enjoyed as a girl

Author: Mary Cadogan

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Author: Sarah Cook

Plum crumble

Use two types of sugar and ground almonds for the perfect crunchy crumble topping, layered on top of cinnamon-spiced plums

Author: Valerie Barrett

Poached apricots with rosewater

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

Author: Good Food team

Dark chocolate torte

This dark chocolate dessert is decadent and squidgy but not so rich it defeats you. It makes an impressive dinner party dessert and freezes brilliantly too

Author: Jane Hornby