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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manuka honey cheesecake with raspberries

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

Author: James Martin

Warm apricot & almond pots

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

Author: Good Food team

Iced hazelnut zabagliones

An indulgent but refreshing Italian-style dessert

Author: Jane Hornby

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

Caramel ripple cheesecake cups

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

Author: Barney Desmazery

Cookie dough crumble

A simple dessert that will delight all the family.

Author: Good Food team

Malt chocolate ice cream

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

Author: Barney Desmazery

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

Cinnamon ice cream

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

Author: Orlando Murrin

Chocolate & pistachio mousses

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

Author: Gordon Ramsay

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

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

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

Pâté à bombe

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

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Banana maple towers

A smart, low fat dessert to impress your guests

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

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

Poached apricots with rosewater

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

Author: Good Food team

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

Frozen banana & praline parfait

This freeze-ahead dinner party dessert has real wow-factor, so all that's left for you to do on the night is present it in stunning style

Author: Gordon Ramsay

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