Caramel & orange mousses

This festive dessert makes the perfect end to a buffet party, and it can be made ahead too

Mango & passion fruit pavlova roulade

A slightly wicked dessert packed full of fruit and cream – best served half-frozen

Strawberry & sweet wine savarin

A savarin is like a big rum baba, except this version is soaked with dessert wine for a light, summery feel

Fruit-filled choux buns with caramel sauce

Wickedly sticky, this delicious caramel pastry dish is perfect for a summer pudding

Mini banoffee pies

Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover

Blueberry soured cream cake with cheesecake frosting

The blueberries in this recipe will burst in your mouth as you bite into your slice. The cake is delicious with a cup of tea, or served as an impressive dessert

Lemon tart with summer berries

A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon’s version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort

Spiced meringues with coffee-soaked prunes

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

American pecan pies

Our favourite American dessert, perfected with a little kick of bourbon cream on the side

Tia Maria cheesecake

Perfect for a special occasion, this American style dessert really has the wow-factor

Plum crumble

Use two sugars and ground almonds for the perfect crunchy crumble topping, atop cinnamon-spiced plums

Apple tart ‘Maman Blanc’

An elegant autumn dessert that’s easy to prepare as the pastry case does not need to be pre-baked