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The best apple crumble

You can't beat a traditional apple filling topped with crispy, buttery crumble - classic comfort food at its best

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate dipped strawberries

Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor

Author: Liberty Mendez

Peach cobbler

Bake a comforting, easy pudding with tinned peaches. Cobbler is an ideal, no-fuss dessert that can be on the table in under an hour. Serve with ice cream

Author: Elena Silcock

Coconut loaf cake

This easy coconut cake will give you a taste of the tropical. Bake with a handful of storecupboard ingredients and enjoy with a cuppa

Author: Member recipe by Charley Melon

Millionaire's shortbread

Get the right balance of biscuit, caramel and chocolate to bake the perfect millionaire's shortbread. Enjoy with your afternoon tea or coffee

Author: Miriam Nice

Banana milkshake

An easy fruit shake you can create up in minutes, with creamy vanilla ice cream, a pinch of cinnamon and a swizzle of whipped cream

Author: Miriam Nice

Rhubarb & apple crumble

Use up a glut of rhubarb and apples for this simple crumble. Ground ginger adds a nice spice to the topping, but leave it out if you'd prefer

Author: Esther Clark

Easy chocolate mousse

Make this classic chocolate dessert in minutes with just a few ingredients - light yet delicious. Perfect for fuss-free entertaining to end a rich meal

Author: Elena Silcock

Easy banoffee pie

Treat loved ones to a banoffee pie for dessert featuring a classic biscuit base, oozy caramel, bananas, cream and chocolate. Who could resist?

Author: Liberty Mendez

Cannoli

Learn how to make cannoli with our easy-to-follow recipe. A classic Italian pastry with a crisp shell and creamy, sweet ricotta filling, it's a moreish treat

Author: Lulu Grimes

Microwave mug cake

Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Author: Member recipe by cabrioletbird

Apple pie

Kids will love to help make and eat this comforting, classic fruity pudding with homemade shortcrust pastry

Author: Good Food team

Flummery

Rustle up a super simple dessert with flummery - a mix of jelly and evaporated milk. Top with whipped cream for a treat the family will love

Author: Esther Clark

Pastéis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts)

A classic Portuguese custard tart with buttery pastry and a hint of cinnamon and lemon in the filling. Who could resist these delicious tiny treats?

Author: Nuno Mendes

Chocolate eclairs

These deliciously decadent chocolate eclairs filled with creamy vanilla custard are worth the effort. Make a batch of these classic French pastries

Author: Sarah Cook

Raspberry sorbet

Make your own raspberry sorbet with just three ingredients. Perfect for hot summer days, or pairing with chocolate puds - and it's vegan too

Author: Esther Clark

Salted almond brittle

A surprising topping for desserts - makes them that little bit extra special. Also delicious dipped in chocolate

Author: Jane Hornby

Mango sorbet

Make the most of sweet mangoes with this refreshing mango sorbet. Low in fat, it's the perfect dessert for warm, balmy days

Author: Cassie Best

No bake chocolate cheesecake

What could be more decadent? A crushed chocolate digestive biscuit base is layered with two types of creamy chocolate then topped with Maltesers and chocolate buttons - and no oven needed

Author: Becky Bowen

Damson crumble

This damson and apple crumble will go down a treat as a family dessert. The damsons will contain stones, so remember to warn people to remove them as they eat

Author: Lulu Grimes

Baklava

Our version of syrup-soaked baklava is gently spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, and has a blend of pecans, pistachios and walnuts

Author: Miriam Nice

Chocolate & hazelnut praline tart

A pure, unadulterated chocolate hit, made extra-special with crunchy hazelnut praline

Author: Barney Desmazery

Eton mess

Few desserts say summer like Eton mess. Crunchy meringue, whipped cream and strawberry sauce is a winning combination, best served al fresco

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Jam doughnuts

Make a batch of our sweet jam doughnuts for the ultimate indulgent treat. These pillowy soft doughnuts are well worth the effort and are great for sharing

Author: Justin Gellatly

Easy Eccles cakes

These classic British pastries are filled with currants, citrus peel, lemon and spice. Try our foolproof method for a crispy, sugar-sprinkled finish

Author: Sarah Cook

Bread and butter pudding

Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Roast whole pineapple with black pepper & rum

Roasting a pineapple whole gives you the best of both worlds - the outside is hot and sticky, but the middle is juicy and sweet, making the perfect summer treat

Author: Tom Kerridge

Bramley & blackberry pie

Make the most of scrumptious seasonal fruit in this apple and blackberry pie, topped with our ultimate sweet shortcrust pastry

Author: Cassie Best

Lemon sorbet

A simple and refreshing lemon sorbet with just 4 ingredients, serve as a light dessert or in between courses at a dinner party

Author: Miriam Nice

Peach Melba sundae

Peach Melba meets knickerbocker glory in this decadent sundae. Add a dash of champagne or prosecco for a grown-up dessert - the perfect end to a summer menu

Author: Tom Kerridge

Lamingtons

Enjoy a lamington with a hot cup of tea. This traditional Australian bake is filled with cream and jam, coated in a chocolate icing and rolled in coconut

Author: Esther Clark

Warm berry compote

Treat yourself to this fruity compote - so good you'll want it with everything

Author: Good Food team

Croquembouche

For an alternative wedding cake, try croquembouche

Author: Merrilees Parker

Doughnut dough

Try our recipe for homemade doughnuts. Once you've tasted these irresistibly plump and sugary treats from doughnut master Justin Gellatly, there'll be no going back!

Author: Justin Gellatly

Prune & chocolate torte

A dinner party favourite

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate & chestnut truffle torte

This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party

Author: Good Food team

Peach Melba pie

Have some raspberries that are a little past their best? Use them to make this fabulous Peach Melba pie - a wonderful combination of raspberries and peaches

Author: Rosie Birkett

Apricot & orange rice pudding

Rice pudding with a fruity zing - made in the microwave

Author: CJ Jackson

Easy chocolate bark

Create a delicious homemade chocolate bark with our easy, versatile recipe. We've decorated it using salty pretzel pieces and crunchy honeycomb

Author: Good Food team

Super easy fruit ice cream

Get kids eating more fruit with this simple gluten-free ice cream. Portions of mango, strawberries, banana and kiwi add up to two of their five-a-day

Author: Lulu Grimes

Fresh raspberry jelly

This make-ahead summer dessert is bursting with intense fruity flavour - set in a classic jelly mould for a retro dinner party centrepiece

Author: Miriam Nice

White & dark chocolate terrine

James's take on a classic chocolate marquise has a silky-smooth layer of white chocolate sandwiched in the middle

Author: James Martin

Millionaire's ice cream bombe

This spectacular Christmas showstopper is covered in crunchy Maltesers and makes for an enticing alternative pudding to end your festive feast

Author: Cassie Best

Coconut & chocolate bars

Get the kids in the kitchen to help bake these tasty sweet treats with coconut cream, desiccated coconut and milk or dark chocolate

Author: Cassie Best

Strawberry & mint granita

This light frozen dessert is smooth and slushy, like those from the east of Italy - a perfect palate cleanser to finish a dinner party menu

Author: Chelsie Collins

Chocolate chia pudding

Make a tasty, healthy chocolate pudding in just five minutes. It's low-calorie and vegan, too, and the chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Hot mocha puddings

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream and liqueur for a rich, indulgent dessert

Author: Good Food team

Rustic harvest fruit tart

Fill homemade rough puff pastry with a medley of soft juicy blackberries, blueberries and plums for an easy and eye-catching dessert

Author: Sarah Cook

Chocolate bread & butter pudding

Give bread and butter pudding a makeover with pinwheel swirls, a marmalade glaze and the double-chocolate treatment. Easy comfort food for a lazy weekend

Author: Cassie Best

Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen - a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Author: Justine Pattison