Sweet snowballs

An alternative to truffles, these chocolatey bitesize treats contain Maltesers, coconut, marshmallow, cranberries and rich tea biscuits – perfect for making with kids

Chocolate, pistachio & nougat semi-freddo

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert

Toasty banana muesli pots

This brilliant-value pud can also make a nutritious breakfast, just swap the chocolate for a drizzle of honey

Spiced hot choc

This light but creamy hot chocolate makes a comforting end to a cold winter evening

Pears with speedy choc sauce

This super-quick pud is a crowd-pleaser – and is easily dressed up for grown-ups with a splash of Disaronno

Country apple cake

Good Food reader, Magdalena Duggan, shares her grandmother’s spiced chocolate sponge packed with fruit from the garden

Chocolate & ginger refrigerator squares

This quick and easy fridge cakes make a great addition to a homemade gift hamper

White chocolate cake

Get creative with toppings to make a treat for family and friends – or add these bite-sized cakes to your next bake sale

Cherry, choc & coconut tray bake

Keep these five ingredients in your storecupboard so you can whip up a tasty traybake when friends drop by unexpectedly

Basil & white chocolate creams with sticky balsamic strawberries

A subtle and delicious combination – your guests will be left guessing what those familiar flavours are

Bitter chocolate truffles

These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift

Really enormous chocolate buttons

These easy chocolate treats are an ideal project for young children and make lovely gifts for the family