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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

Little blueberry puddings with lemon curd sauce

These little puds look deceptively sweet, but they contain a sponge bursting with berries and the sauce is deliciously tangy

Author: Sarah Cook

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Lemon panna cotta with blackberries & honey madeleines

Creamy panna cotta, plump British blackberries and warm honey madeleines make a special dessert with very little effort

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Affogato

Our easy affogato recipe is the perfect Italian-inspired summer dessert. This simple coffee treat can be made in just five minutes with two ingredients

Author: Barney Desmazery

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

Spiced glazed pineapple with cinnamon fromage frais

Try this tropical treat when you want to end a meal on a sweet note without too much effort or too many calories

Author: Good Food team

Cinnamon ice cream

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

Author: Orlando Murrin

Churros

Try a fresh spin on doughnuts by piping them Spanish-style and serving with a thick and indulgent homemade dark chocolate sauce.

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

Treacle apple pudding

Using fruit purée instead of butter means you can enjoy a comforting steamed sponge pud with less fat - serve with skinny custard

Author: Jane Hornby

Spiced baked figs with ginger mascarpone

This dish makes the perfect ending to a relaxed dinner party, special yet stress-free

Author: Good Food team

Spiced baked figs with ginger mascarpone

This dish makes the perfect ending to a relaxed dinner party, special yet stress-free

Author: Good Food team

Maple syrup cake

Using maple syrup and pecan nuts, Mary Berry's Canadian inspired cake is filled with whipped cream, and is a real treat for a special gathering at coffee time

Author: Mary Berry

Pear & chocolate mini pavlovas

These dinky pavlovas look fantastic and are popular with all the family - and they're great to prepare ahead if you're short of time

Author: Lesley Waters

Spiced baked figs with ginger mascarpone

This dish makes the perfect ending to a relaxed dinner party, special yet stress-free

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

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

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

Fromage frais mousse with strawberry sauce

This low-fat dessert has a wonderfully light and airy texture, and it's suitable for vegetarians too

Author: Mary Cadogan

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

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Author: Angela Nilsen

Sticky sultana pudding

A super-speedy fruit sponge that's cooked in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes - serve with hot custard or golden syrup

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Gooseberry fool

Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes - great for a last minute dinner party

Author: Good Food team

Blackberry queen of pudding pots

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

Author: Barney Desmazery

Lemon panna cotta with blackberries & honey madeleines

Creamy panna cotta, plump British blackberries and warm honey madeleines make a special dessert with very little effort

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Hot chocolate soufflé

Gordon Ramsay creates melt-in-the-mouth soufflés to impress a crowd

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Easy Christmas pudding

A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

Author: Good Food team

Coffee semifreddo

This elegant dessert is easy to slice straight from the freezer

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chocolate soup

Not a dessert for the faint-hearted, these pudding pots are pure liquid chocolate - with a dash of coffee and brandy

Author: Barney Desmazery

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

Tia Maria & chocolate creams

Just a few spoonfuls of this rich and creamy make-ahead dessert are all you need to end the meal with a flourish without overdoing it

Author: Mary Cadogan

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

Quince crumble tart

A delicious combination of sweet, rich quince purée in an almond pastry case

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

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

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

Hot chocolate soufflé

Gordon Ramsay creates melt-in-the-mouth soufflés to impress a crowd

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Praline meringue cake with strawberries

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

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Plum, orange & almond cobbler

This comfortingly cakey cobbler makes a warming end to any meal

Author: Jane Hornby

Summer berry terrine

A refreshing and colourful dinner party desert

Author: Good Food team

Gingerbread cookie cottage

Here's a gingerbread recipe sure to delight youngsters and enchant adults alike; a genuine house of gingerbread

Author: Jane Hornby

Chocolate pear crisp

This delicious pud is lovely and rich, you'd never guess it contains zero saturated fat!

Author: Mary Cadogan

Poached saffron pears

Try infusing pears with the taste of saffron to make a unique and tasty pudding

Author: Roopa Gulati

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

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

Hot chocolate soufflé

Gordon Ramsay creates melt-in-the-mouth soufflés to impress a crowd

Author: Gordon Ramsay

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

Nectarine & pistachio crunch layers

Keep the crunch in these healthy, fruity puds by assembling just before serving

Author: Good Food team