Fruit & nut chocolate chequers

Kids can learn to melt chocolate with this simple recipe – a perfect homemade gift

Christmas buns

Paul Hollywood’s fruit rolls can be made ahead then heated up before adding a glossy glaze and citrus icing

Apple & blackberry crumble

Raymond Blanc pre-cooks the crumble topping to avoid gluey, uncooked crumble and retain the texture of the fruit

Posh spice cake

A fruit cake for those who like theirs light, spicy, fruity and moist, with a tart cranberry topping

Pineapple & passion fruit cheesecake

A creamy, dreamy cheesecake, perfect for spoiling family and friends

French rhubarb tart

Take your time with this pretty in pink dessert and you’ll have a fruit pie worthy of any Parisian patisserie shop window

Red velvet choc-cherry cupcakes

Very cherry chocolate sponges dotted with fruit and topped with creamy frosting – perfect for a cake sale

Cherry & almond sponge with pistachio crème fraîche

Mix textures and flavours with moist, creamy sponge cake, tart fruit and a sweet, nutty cream – a Bakewell with a difference

Low-fat cherry cheesecake

A guilt-free, low-fat cheesecake with an amaretti biscuit base, topped with fruit

Herby feta & nectarine salad with lemon poppy seed dressing

Contrast salty Greek cheese with sweet and juicy fruit, fragrant mint, dill and coriander

Freezer biscuits

Everyone needs a treat now and again, and these biscuits are packed with oats, which takes away some of the guilt

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