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Magical reindeer cake

Bake a Christmas cake that looks like Rudolph! Kids will love it and everyone will enjoy the rich chocolate sponge with buttercream and biscuit antlers

Author: Juliet Sear

Chocolate sundaes with pear & Christmas pud

Use up leftover Christmas pudding or cake with these decadent, boozy sundaes, drizzled with a chocolate orange sauce and finished with toasted chopped hazelnuts

Author: Cassie Best

Stem ginger & treacle tart

James Martin gives the traditional treacle tart a Christmassy twist

Author: James Martin

Hidden heart cake

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle - a really romantic bake!

Author: Good Food team

Custard & crumble mince pies

A twist on a festive favourite, adding a layer of creamy custard and a delectable crumbly topping makes an irresistible and more mellow mince pie

Author: Jane Hornby

5 minute mocha pots

This dreamy dessert is ready in under 10 minutes. Use milk chocolate if you're feeding young children

Author: Chelsie Collins

Vegan mug cake

Bake a simple vegan mug cake in the microwave - you can have it ready in under 10 minutes to satisfy a craving. Serve with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream

Author: Miriam Nice

Fruit plait

Kids will love helping make this easy spiced dessert - similar to an apple and pear strudel, but with ready-rolled puff pastry instead of filo

Author: Good Food team

Frozen yogurt

Whip up this frozen yogurt to enjoy on hot summer days - it's low-calorie and packed with flavour. We used strawberries, but you could try it with other fruit

Author: Lulu Grimes

Gooey toffee puddings

Indulgent yet wonderfully light, these individual caramel sponges are baked with a sticky toffee sauce - keep in the freezer for a last-minute pud

Author: Justine Pattison

Chocolate lime fondants with candied lime peel

Rich, dark chocolate and tart citrussy limes are a dreamy combination in this warm, gooey-centred chocolate dessert

Author: Nadiya Hussain

Sticky date pudding with coconut caramel

Try this luxurious version of sticky toffee pudding, using coconut milk for the caramel sauce. This is a pudding to share - friends will thank you for it!

Author: Tom Kerridge

Spider web chocolate fudge muffins

Special Hallowe'en chocolatey bakes for lucky trick or treaters - you can make ahead and freeze

Author: Angela Nilsen

Pineapple & ginger pavlova

Pile whipped cream and charred pineapple on a meringue base to create a stunning dinner party dessert which you can make ahead

Author: Katy Greenwood

Bourbon, black cherry & bacon brownies

These American traybake brownies include all of our favourite things, chocolate, booze and bacon - pure decadence

Author: Emma Freud

Easter nest coconut & white chocolate cupcakes

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

Author: Sarah Cook

Coconut, caramel & pecan dairy free ice cream

Catering for a dairy-free diet doesn't need to mean missing out on dessert. Enjoy this easy, creamy coconut, caramel and pecan ice cream as a treat

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: Vanilla ice cream

Angela Nilsen creates a luscious ice cream that is creamy, fresh and - wait for it.... low-fat!

Author: Angela Nilsen

Pistachio & rose water kulfi

This delicately fragrant frozen Indian dessert combines pistachio nuts and rosewater - the perfect way to cool down after a spicy meal

Author: Anjum Anand

Yorkshire parkin & blackberry trifle

Turn a traditional Bonfire Night treat of freshly baked parkin into James Martin's irresistible layered dinner party dessert that can be assembled early and chilled until serving

Author: James Martin

Ice cream sundae bar

Create a pop-up bar for teens that serves ice cream sundaes. Choose the flavours everyone likes and offer a range of toppings so guests can help themselves

Author: Lulu Grimes

Chocolate Tia Maria nuggets

Gorgeously tempting chocolate treats with an added kick of Tia Maria

Author: Mary Cadogan

White chocolate & cardamom tart with raspberry dust

Try this stunning white chocolate dessert to finish off your Sunday roast - sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberry dust to make it extra special

Author: Cassie Best

Unicorn poo meringues

Make our fun, rainbow-swirled meringues with the kids - especially if they're fans of the unicorn trend. They'll love decorating these cute little treats

Author: Juliet Sear

Honey saffron Christmas cake

Has all the flavours of Christmas without being too heavy and can be made at the last minute too

Author: Jane Hornby

Snowball truffles

Festive fun for the kids, these snowy truffles are great to give as gifts and fun to make in school holidays

Author: Tana Ramsay

Irish stout pudding with Whisky cream

Soaking the fruit in Irish stout really plumps it up and gives a rich, dark pudding without the bitterness of brandy or rum

Author: Jane Hornby

Madeleines

Rustle up these little French sponges for a bake sale or special treat. They're best eaten warm from the oven, served with coffee or tea

Author: Barney Desmazery

Vegan chocolate ice cream

Indulge in homemade chocolate ice cream as the dessert course on a vegan menu. It's dairy free, egg free and gluten free, but still tastes delicious

Author: Anna Glover

Pear & berry pie

Combine two classic sweets - poached pears and a fruit pie - to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests

Author: Cassie Best

Halloween cupcakes recipe

Bake our Halloween cupcakes for your little monsters. With black velvet sponge and scary faces made using simple icing techniques, they're spookily good

Author: Lulu Grimes

Watermelon sugar cookies

Brighten up summer with these colourful watermelon sugar cookies. A family favourite, they look impressive, but you only need a few ingredients to make them

Author: Cassie Best

Fig, raspberry & cardamom pie

An unusual fruit filling, complemented by Middle-Eastern flavours of rosewater and cardamom, makes for an impressive dinner party dessert

Author: Cassie Best

Vanilla cherry pie

Break through crisp shortcrust pastry and dig into the fruity filling of this comforting, seasonal pudding for an indulgent weekend treat

Author: Cassie Best

Cherry pecan Christmas pudding

This lighter version of the classic Christmas pud is still full of festive flavours - citrus zest and brandy are added to this nutty spiced fruitcake

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Sticky Stick biscuits

Get the kids to help out with making these chocolate stick biscuits. They're easy and fun to decorate exactly like the character from Hey Duggee

Author: Juliet Sear

Piernik (Polish gingerbread)

A classic Polish honey gingerbread cake is adapted by Edd Kimber. It's layered with plum jam and coated in chocolate with sprinkles of edible gold

Author: Edd Kimber

Ponche de crème bread pudding

Inspired by a traditional Caribbean spiced drink, this comforting pud is the perfect dessert to bring to a festive dinner party

Author: Shivi Ramoutar

Strawberry jam ripple ice cream

Make this strawberry ripple ice cream for a divine summer dessert. It's so simple and easily adaptable, just be sure to use a soft-set jam, as solid versions won't work

Author: Diana Henry

Whisky cream

The perfect addition to Christmas pudding - though we say why wait until Christmas. Try it with your favourite crumble or pie for something a bit special

Author: Jane Hornby

Apricot & crème fraiche Eton mess

Jam jars are perfect for transporting this fruity dessert to your favourite picnic spot - crumble over meringues just before serving

Author: Cassie Best

Blueberry & macadamia flapjacks

Packed with blueberries and macadamia nuts, this is a twist on the classic flapjack recipe.

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate sandwich cookie ice cream cupcakes

Impress family and friends this summer with these cooling ice cream cupcakes. You only need a few ingredients to make them and no baking is required

Author: Jane Dunn

Chocolate orange tart

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Author: Good Food team

Rice pop doughnuts

These rice pop ring doughnuts are a fun activity for kids to get stuck into over the holidays. Just a few ingredients needed, no baking and plenty of sprinkles

Author: Lulu Grimes

Rainbow fruit lollies

Pack in the fruit with these fun rainbow lollies, made with mango, banana, kiwi and berries. If you want a more vivid colour, add food colouring to the fruity mixes

Author: Cassie Best

Caramel & coffee ice cream sandwich

Keep cool this summer with a simple yet indulgent frozen dessert. Who says ice cream sandwiches are for kids? Chocolate-coated coffee beans say otherwise...

Author: Elena Silcock

Mississippi mud pie

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

Author: Katy Greenwood

Pecan mince pie

Take this beautiful mincemeat, nut-topped tart along to a festive buffet or serve with an indulgent brandy cream as an alternative to the traditional Christmas pud

Author: Barney Desmazery

Mincemeat, apple & marzipan wreath

This festive bake can be served warm with thick brandy cream or custard as dessert or, once cool, slice into wedges and serve with a cup of tea or mulled wine

Author: Cassie Best