Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Lime semifreddo cheesecake

This attractive frozen dessert can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months – perfect to get ahead for a Christmas dinner party

Chocolate orange & cranberry red velvet bombe

This stunning festive dessert makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding, with a hidden cream cheese and cranberry filling

Malaysian mess

Spiced pineapple compote and crunchy meringues are bound by a soft dollop of coconut cream in this indulgent fruity Asian dessert

Treacle apple tart

The apple and tangy lemon cuts through the syrup nicely in this pretty dessert – perfect if you normally find treacle tart too sweet

Passion loaf with coconut cream cheese icing

This cake is a cross between a carrot and a banana cake, with pineapple thrown in for juicy sweetness – a lovely light dessert or teatime treat

Hot mocha puddings

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream for a rich, indulgent dessert

Sautéed liver & apple salad with blackberry dressing

Dress up cheap chicken livers in this gorgeous salad for an impressive looking dish that’s ready in 25 minutes

Espresso, chocolate & chilli cake with coffee cream

The warmth of coffee and chilli combine beautifully with chocolate in this impressive dinner party dessert, finish with double cream

Apple crumble & custard cupcakes

These extra-special cupcakes taste just like traditional crumble and custard – top with cream icing and apple-shaped biscuits

Apricot & crème fraiche Eton mess

Jam jars are perfect for transporting this fruity dessert to your favourite picnic spot – crumble over meringues just before serving

White chocolate & cardamom tart with raspberry dust

Try this stunning white chocolate dessert to finish off your Sunday roast – sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberry dust to make it extra special