Lychee & ginger sorbet

This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party

From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Crushed raspberry creams

Barney Desmazery’s tasty berry dessert is both creamy and low in fat – no cooking needed

Summer celebration cake

This fruity cake is impressive but easy to make – perfect for birthdays or for dessert

Rhubarb, ginger & apple scrunch pie

A cheat’s fruit pie for a family dessert, especially after the Sunday roast

Angela’s summer pudding

Angela Nilsen discovers a stunning new way for a classic fruity British dessert

Mini New York cheesecakes

Everyone's favourite dessert is now bitesize! This simple-to-make traybake can be cut into mini bites for the ultimate sweet canapé

Malt chocolate cheesecake

This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory

Gooseberry meringue tart

Stuck for what to do with gooseberries? Think of a classic lemon dessert and simply swap the lemon

Dark & squidgy chocolate torte

This dessert is dark and dense, but not so rich it defeats you. It freezes brilliantly too

Foolproof chocolate & coffee fondants

Gooey chocolate puds are a restaurant classic and mastering this show-off dessert is a lot easier than you think

Baked raspberry & lemon cheesecake

A rich and creamy baked cheesecake that makes a great dinner party dessert