Malteser cake

Indulge your inner child with this rich chocolate and malt cake with mascarpone icing. Decorate with milk chocolate shavings, sprinkles and Maltesers

Roasted rhubarb & rose eton mess

Bring a pop of pink to your dessert with seasonal forced rhubarb. To save time, you could use shop-bought meringues – you’ll need eight for this recipe

Halo-halo

Enjoy a traditional Filipino dessert that translates as ‘mix-mix’. It’s a colourful and refreshing medley of flavours and textures, ideal for hot days

Peanut butter & jelly blondies

Bake blondies with the moreish American combo of peanut butter and strawberry jam. Use any jam you like – strawberry, blackberry or plum will all work well

Mint choc chip ice cream bombe

Try this showstopping dessert inspired by the 80s classic, Viennetta. It’s a perfect celebration pud that screams nostalgia at Christmas time

Hazelnut chocolate torte with vanilla mascarpone chantilly

Bake this sophisticated flourless dessert from 2023 Bake Off winner Matty Edgell. A hint of espresso complements the chocolate – ideal for a dinner party

Mince pie frangipane tart

Combine a classic almond-infused bake with Christmassy mincemeat and tart cranberry sauce for a simple, festive treat. Enjoy warm with a drizzle of cream

Maple pecan plait

Add another layer of flavour to this strudel by browning the melted butter before you add it to the pecan filling. Bake it for dessert, breakfast or afternoon tea

Rasgulla

Make this traditional Indian dessert using homemade cottage cheese rolled into balls, then soaked in rose-scented syrup – the result is sweet, spongy and light

Air fryer apple pancakes

Treat yourself to apple pancakes for brunch or dessert at the weekend. Leave out the apples if you prefer, and enjoy with berries, maple syrup or ice cream

Pear, chocolate & oat pudding

Indulge in our gooey, rich, chocolatey pud. It’s budget-friendly, and just as good for a Friday night treat as it is for a casual dinner party dessert

Hwachae (Korean watermelon punch)

Cool down in summer with this traditional Korean dessert, a kind of fruit salad made with watermelon, ice, lemonade and blueberries