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

Little lemon-tons

Individual lemon sponge cakes with crunchy sugar topping that make a perfect addition to a tea stand

Baked raspberry & lemon cheesecake

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

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Tasty cottage pie with parsnip mash

A classic reborn; a low-fat beef mince pie with a parsnip topping

Scary Halloween jelly

Trick or treat time! This kids' party dessert may look gruesome, but the eyeballs and fingers are all sweet and fruity bites

Honey-mustard parsnip & potato bake

A versatile accompaniment with a creamy gratin sauce and crunchy breadcrumb topping

Apricot & ratafia sponge cake

A simple fruit cake flavoured with almond and Amaretti biscuits – perfect with tea or as dessert served with cream or custard

Bonfire Night baked potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Transform a basic baked spud with a rich melted cheese topping, inspired by a classic dish from the French Alps

Frozen blackberry fool

Falling somewhere between an ice cream and a syllabub, this berry-rippled dessert is seasonal and spectacular

Banana & blueberry muffins

A low-fat muffin that tastes as good as it looks – they’ll keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month