Hot Elvis toastie

Pay homage to The King with this indulgent peanut butter and banana toasted sandwich. Serve with ice cream for brunch or dessert

Orange & chocolate drizzle tart

This stunning dessert will show off your skills, but uses a clever cheat when making the pastry base

Chunky butternut mulligatawny

This spicy soup with basmati rice and apples is chunky, warming and wholesome – plus its low in fat and calories to boot.

Violet creams

Try wooing someone with this romantic dessert based on the classic chocolate treats. Add crystallised roses and violets for a pretty finish

Lime & ginger bars

This tangy teatime bake can be served as an alternative to cheesecake for dessert, served with a dollop of cream

Cherry Bakewell sponge pudding

Cherry and almond is a heavenly combination. This fruity dessert has a sponge top and crunchy finish. Serve with plenty of custard

Lychee & passion fruit panna cottas

This creamy set dessert comes with a tropical jelly topping. Make sure you keep your measurements precise to get the right consistency

Cranberry meringue roulade

Work on your meringue skills to roll up this sensational dessert with tangy fruit, toasted almonds and vanilla cream filling

Squidgy chocolate & pomegranate torte

This rich dark chocolate sponge makes a great alternative Christmas cake, or dinner party dessert

‘Panforte’ pies

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

Pear, chocolate & marzipan strudel

Prepare ahead and freeze this rich filo pastry pud, then cook from frozen for the perfect fuss-free seasonal dessert

Trifle cheesecake

Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping make it a real showstopper