Fastest ever lemon pudding

Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too

Best ever tiramisu

This super simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

Hot cross cookies

Bored of buns? Try these cute cookies instead – sure to become a family favourite

Cherry & coconut Florentines

Cute chewy bites. Make one giant version, then stamp out the star shapes – leaving lots of bits to nibble!

Tutti-frutti rounds

No cooking is required for these sweet treats that kids will love to cook – just chop some dried fruits, crush some biscuits and mix them into melted white chocolate and butter

Black Forest trifle

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

Forgotten cookies

What’s in a name? Pop these in the oven, forget about them overnight, and you’ll have crumbly cookies in the morning

Nutty apricot & cinnamon pudding

A sticky, spicy and moreish pudding – brilliant way to round off a winter meal

Festive fondant fancies

Turn a simple traybake into magical mouthfuls with these fun and easy decoration ideas

Cranberry-pistachio brownies

Moist, fruity and nutty – what more could you want from a brownie? Ready in under an hour

Christmas brownie lollipops

These sweet bites are great for festive entertaining, and are bound to be a hit with both kids and adults

Stollen mince pies

Two festive giants collide in these shortcrust pastry bakes with marzipan, madeira cake and mincemeat