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Vegan vanilla ice cream

Indulge in our dairy-free and egg-free vanilla ice cream, the perfect dessert for summer as part of a vegan menu. Serve on its own or try with fresh berries

Author: Anna Glover

Autumn crunchy crumble

Children will love helping to make this easy fruit pudding - apples, pears or plums are topped with crunchy crumble mix

Author: Good Food team

Peanut butter parfait with salted caramel crunch

Serve this delicious salted caramel, peanut butter dessert chilled, or frozen as a cheat's ice cream - perfect to impress a date!

Author: Barney Desmazery

Lemon & elderflower celebration cake

Decorate this simple elderflower and lemon cake with edible flowers for a showstopping celebration dessert. It's perfect for a wedding or birthday

Author: Cassie Best

Cookie dough pizza

We've seen pizza in all sorts of varieties, but this has to be our favourite. Top your cookie dough pizza base with any treats that take your fancy

Author: Chelsie Collins

Quick banana ice cream sandwiches

Bake peanut butter cookies and blitz frozen bananas with cream and vanilla to make this impressive speedy dessert. Kids will think they've hit the jackpot

Author: Cassie Best

Strawberry cake

Make the most of strawberry season with our strawberry cake, with light sponge, jam and soft cheese icing. It makes a fabulous centrepiece dessert

Author: Cassie Best

Panforte

Enjoy this honeyed Tuscan dessert with candied peel at the end of a meal with sweet wine or coffee, or wrap up and give as a homemade Christmas gift

Author: Barney Desmazery

Mississippi mud pie

This indulgent American-style dinner party dessert has layers of Oreo biscuits, brownie, chocolate custard and whipped cream

Author: Katy Greenwood

Orange & almond cupcakes

Delicate little cupcakes with almond buttercream icing- if you're feeling ambitious, follow our guide to creating an edible bouquet

Author: Cassie Best

Easy Christmas pudding ice cream

Use up leftover Christmas pudding in this tasty frozen treat from BBC Good Food reader Jo Langley

Author: Good Food team

Black & white brownies

Improve the classic brownie with gooey chocolate batter topped with a creamy cheesecake mixture for a striking marbled effect

Author: Good Food team

Apple rose tart

An elegant apple and marzipan dessert with a pretty floral design that tastes as good as it looks. Serve it warm or cool, with a scoop of crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream

Author: Miriam Nice

Healthy banana & peanut butter ice cream

Use up ripe bananas in this easy frozen dessert with almond milk, peanut butter and cinnamon - a low-fat sweet treat

Author: Good Food team

Tropical cheesecake bars

Fresh mango, a crunchy biscuit base and smooth cream cheese filling make a light summer dessert everyone will love. Top with passion fruit, pineapple and creamy lemon curd

Author: Miriam Nice

Baked nectarines & raspberries with almonds & honey

One of the simplest ways to showcase summer fruit, this dessert is finished with a crunchy amaretti biscuit and flaked almond topping

Author: Jane Hornby

Mint choc mousse

This reduced-sugar dessert has a light mousse texture, a refreshing hint of mint and rich chocolate finish all at once - the perfect after dinner treat

Author: Cassie Best

Easter egg brownies

Loaded with chocolate eggs and chicks, this is the ultimate Easter centrepiece - an 'eggstra' special treat for afternoon tea or dessert

Author: Good Food team

Cloud meringues

We're on cloud nine! Make these fluffy meringue clouds with the kids and fill them with rainbow sprinkles for a colourful surprise

Author: Juliet Sear

Lemon & almond shortbread bars

These zesty bars will disappear quickly so make sure you save one for yourself! Jazz up your standard shortbread recipe - great for a summer party

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate salted caramel cookie cake

Bake this show-stopping chocolate cake topped with decadent salted caramel and cookies. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion

Author: Liberty Mendez

Lighter Creamy vanilla rice pudding

Use semi-skimmed milk and half-fat crème fraîche to cut the calories and fat of this comforting childhood classic

Author: Angela Nilsen

Cinnamon apple pecan pudding

It may taste indulgent, but this low-sugar fruity bake is sweetened with xylitol and topped with crunchy pecans

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Creating your wedding cake

Jane Hornby's wedding cake is our simplest ever. And each tier is flavoured differently, so there's something for everyone...

Author: Jane Hornby

Spiced apple cheesecake

Entertaining and need a dessert you can make ahead? Try this stunning spiced apple cheesecake. Full of winter fruits and spices, it's also great at Christmas

Author: John Torode

Cranberry & pear pies

These cute and festive pies make a good warm dessert or a tangy alternative to mince pies

Author: Good Food team

Merlot poached pears with vanilla & cinnamon

Whole poached pears make an elegant dinner party dessert, with a red wine sauce and fragrant cinnamon and vanilla

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Blood orange tart

This dinner party dessert is a twist on a French tarte au citron, with citrus zest in the pastry - cheat with ready-made to save time

Author: Sarah Cook

Bunny cupcakes

These cute bunny cupcakes are a great Easter activity for kids, and they're ideal for party platters. These super sponges will be snapped up

Author: Lulu Grimes

Sticky citrus sponge cake

A great dessert to feed a crowd at the end of a Sunday lunch - it's like a baked version of a steamed syrup sponge

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Salted caramel poke cake

This poke cake has the wow factor with holes in the sponge that ensure every bite is drenched in caramel. Finish with cream cheese frosting and more caramel

Author: Good Food team

Rhubarb & custard meringue tart

Bake our fabulous meringue tart that boasts the classic combination of rhubarb and custard. It makes a great dinner party centrepiece

Author: Rosie Birkett

Wedding cake zingy lemon

Tier two of our three tier wedding cake, this gives a real citrus hit and the drenching of lemon syrup keeps it beautifully moist

Author: Jane Hornby

Millionaire's cheesecake

Indulge in this no-bake chocolate cheesecake after a special dinner. Whether it's for New Year's Eve or a birthday, it's sure to impress

Author: Lulu Grimes

Easter chocolate truffle cake

More child-friendly than a simnel cake, this Easter extravagance is made with chocolate and truffles instead of marzipan

Author: Jo Pratt

Galaxy cake

Step into another world with this galaxy themed, fudgy chocolate, salted caramel and Mars bar cake. The perfect bake for stargazers and children alike!

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Frozen banana lollies

Make for kids and big kids, too! These banana lollies with chocolate, hundreds and thousands and strawberries are great for a party or after-school treat

Author: Miriam Nice

Strawberry & cinnamon streusel bars

Pack these in tins for picnics or school fetes, or serve single bars with a dollop of clotted cream for dessert. Blackberries also work really well when strawberry season is over

Author: Good Food team

Black velvet baby cakes

These gorgeous Guinness puds are an indulgent treat - and perfect for St Patrick's Day on 17 March

Author: Sarah Cook

Floating islands with caramel sauce

Fluffy poached meringue is served over a rich crème anglaise in this classic dinner party dessert

Author: Rick Stein

Florentine biscuits

We've given the classic Florentine a chocolate covered biscuity base so they're perfect for dunking. Enjoy yourself or give as a homemade gift

Author: Cassie Best

Clotted cream & stem ginger ice cream

Add a zing to your ice cream with Rick Stein's spicy suggestions

Author: Rick Stein

Chocolate, peanut butter & avocado pudding

Avocado's neutral flavour and creamy texture makes it a wonderful substitute for dairy in desserts or smoothies. These little pots will keep for a few days in the fridge - a great make-ahead dessert!

Author: Cassie Best

Pineapple & rum cake

Bake this cake as a centrepiece dessert when entertaining. It's sure to go down a storm with its stunning pineapple design and sunny Caribbean flavours

Author: Lulu Grimes

Halloween toffee apples

Making these toffee apples is a job for grown-ups as the toffee will be very hot - but the kids will love eating them. They're the perfect Halloween treat

Author: Lulu Grimes

White chocolate trifle

Love trifle? This white chocolate custard and passion fruit combination is really something special - the perfect dessert for a celebration

Author: Tom Kerridge

Coconut chai traybake

This simple traybake is inspired by one of our favourite brews - chai. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, this moist coconut sponge is the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa

Author: Cassie Best

Cardamom custard

A hint of cardamom makes this creamy custard super special. Pour on top of your favourite pudding, serve with stewed fruit, or enjoy on its own

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Christmas truffles

Pop these homemade Christmas truffles in a pretty box if you want to give them as a gift. Kids will love giving them to family and friends

Author: Lulu Grimes

Blood orange & olive oil bundt cake

Using a bundt tin, gives a stunning effect to this zesty cake with light olive oil sponge and decadent white chocolate and blood orange glaze

Author: Edd Kimber