Unicorn cupcakes

It's just not a party without unicorn cupcakes. Try these easy vanilla sponges with mesmerising rainbow-swirled buttercream and chocolate button and sprinkle decoration

Salted caramel cheesecake

Barney Desmazery's make-ahead cheesecake means you can serve up a showstopper and still be at the heart of a family celebration 

Whey chocolate mousse

This delectable chocolate mousse is made with protein-rich whey and double cream for a simple, decadent dessert you can make with just four ingredients

Angry biscuits

The antidote to rainbow foods. Take all your stress out on the dough then chop it into shards, throw chocolate at it and give it a kick of chilli and ginger

Red velvet pancakes

New York diner-style chocolate pancakes meet red velvet cake in this ingenious brunch dish, stacked up with a sweet maple cream cheese frosting, chocolate chips and fresh blueberries.

Caramel passion fruit slice

An exotic twist on the traditional caramel slice, this passion fruit traybake on a shortbread base is a real treat, ideal for bake sales and coffee mornings

Matcha & white chocolate blondies

Green tea powder takes your blondies to the next level, slightly bitter matcha balances the white chocolate sweetness. Serve gooey for an extra treat!

Indian coconut ice

This cardamom-scented sweet from reader Preeti Marwah is the perfect fusion of Indian and British recipes, with a coconut base and white chocolate topping

Butterscotch banana pie

This impressive looking salted caramel dessert is fit for a dinner party table, uses storecupboard ingredients and is ready in under half an hour

Espresso, hazelnut & chocolate shortbread

These biscuits are the perfect blend of rich coffee, dark chocolate and toasted nuts. Simple to make, they’re ideal if you’re sharing a cuppa with friends

Chocolate & lime cake

Give chocolate cake a zesty lift with lime buttercream filling, chocolate and lime icing and candied zest to decorate – an irresistible flavour pairing

Chocolate ganache with sea salt, olive oil & toasts

Silky smooth chocolate ganache, with crisp ciabatta toasts and a sprinkle of sea salt makes for a quick, chic, ultra-indulgent dinner party dessert