Spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce

You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!

Choc hazelnut truffles

Wrap these decorative chocolates in cellophane and pack in boxes to give as gifts or simply bring out after dinner to wow your guests

Black Forest gâteau

Impress your guests with this chocolate cherry layered cream cake – a revamped version of a retro classic

Vegan chocolate banana ice cream

A low-fat chocolate ice cream? It really does exist! Our blitzed banana creation is gluten and dairy-free and ready in minutes

Double chocolate Easter egg cheesecake

What’s better than a chocolate cheesecake? A double chocolate Easter egg cheesecake with a crunchy bourbon biscuit base and topped with creme eggs

Meringue nest cheesecake with mini eggs

The easiest Easter nest you'll ever make. This no-bake cheesecake comes complete with mini eggs and the traditional chenille chicks

Chocolate, peanut butter & avocado pudding

Avocado's neutral flavour and creamy texture makes it a wonderful substitute for dairy in desserts or smoothies. These little pots will keep for a few days in the fridge – a great make-ahead dessert!

Easter egg brownies

Loaded with chocolate eggs and chicks, this is the ultimate Easter centrepiece – an 'eggstra' special treat for afternoon tea or dessert

Easter chocolate truffle cake

More child-friendly than a simnel cake, this Easter extravagance is made with chocolate and truffles instead of marzipan

Chocolate pie with toffee sauce & coffee cream

More like a cheesecake than a tart, try this impressive and indulgent dessert that can be made ahead for easy entertaining

Easter chocolate mousse cake

A true chocolate showstopper for any Easter table. This gorgeous centrepiece has a flourless chocolate sponge base topped with rich chocolate mousse and a spun sugar nest

Low sugar chocolate sandwich cake

Moist and squidgy, who would believe that this gorgeous chocolate cake is just 2g of sugar per slice? The creamy chocolate topping is also low in sugar but high in deliciousness