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Slow baked clotted cream rice pudding

Homemade rice pudding with your own quick raspberry jam is the ultimate in comfort food

Author: James Martin

Gooseberry & elderflower fool

Feed a crowd by serving a big bowl of fruity, creamy syllabub with biscuits and get everyone to dig in

Author: Jeremy Lee

Raspberry & redcurrant cobbler

Round off Sunday lunch with this comforting and fruity recipe - you might find it hard to leave the table...

Author: Good Food team

Blackberry crème brûlée

Blackberries and custard like you never tasted them before - utterly irresistible

Author: Ruth Watson

Spotted dick

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

Author: Valerie Barrett

Amaretti peaches with honey & chocolate

An Italian classic with a twist, the perfect end to an Italian Sunday lunch

Author: Ruth Watson

Vanilla panna cotta with caramelised orange

Take the stress out of entertaining with this sophisticated, make-ahead dessert

Author: James Martin

Coffee semifreddo

This elegant dessert is easy to slice straight from the freezer

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Poached pears in spiced tea

This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget

Author: Good Food team

Sugar plums

A big tray of glistening sugared plums is the perfect way to welcome in the winter months

Author: Good Food team

Dark mocha torte

Try this rich torte as part of a selection of mini chocolate desserts - or assiete

Author: Good Food team

Rhubarb & ginger syllabub

A traditional creamy pudding with delicious fruit compote stirred through - a quick and indulgent dessert

Author: James Martin

School days citrus pudding

Use lemon, lime or grapefruit in this squidgy baked dessert - a simple and nostalgic family pud

Author: James Martin

Easy Christmas pudding

A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

Author: Good Food team

Strawberries with lime & long pepper syrup

Citrussy and sweet with a little bit of heat, this new twist on berries with balsamic and pepper is best served with cream

Author: Jane Hornby

Toffee & sesame bananas

Traditional toffee bananas are deep-fried, but this is a lighter version, served with caramel sauce

Author: Ching-He Huang

Lime curd tarts with summer berries

Treat your guests to a sophisticated tangy tart with crisp, patisserie pastry and a creamy filling

Author: Mary Cadogan

Chocolate sorbet

Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet

Author: Mary Cadogan

Poached saffron pears

Try infusing pears with the taste of saffron to make a unique and tasty pudding

Author: Roopa Gulati

Golden syrup dumplings

Golden syrup dumplings are an indulgent Australian speciality - perfect served with custard

Author: John Torode

Baked raspberry & lemon cheesecake

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

Author: Barney Desmazery

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Author: Good Food team

Almond biscuits

These amaretti-style biscuits use minimal flour and have a light airy finish, fit to accompany desserts and drinks

Author: Jeremy Lee

Baked apples with Calvados sauce

This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut

Author: Raymond Blanc

Strawberry mousse

This make-ahead mousse combines strawberries and marshmallows for a gorgeously fluffy texture. It's ready in under 15 minutes to enjoy as a light summer dessert

Author: Good Food team

Plum & almond pastry

This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort - frangipane flavours complement sugar plums

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Berry slump

Use frozen berries to make this scrumptious slump any time of year

Author: Good Food team

Passion fruit soufflés with passion fruit sauce

Use ready-made custard in these tropical desserts, for all the 'wow' factor but less of the effort

Author: James Martin

Chocolate soup

Not a dessert for the faint-hearted, these pudding pots are pure liquid chocolate - with a dash of coffee and brandy

Author: Barney Desmazery

Rice pudding & spiced plum bake

This seasonal twist on rice pudding would make a lovely alternative to a fruit crumble

Author: Good Food team

Frozen banana & praline parfait

This freeze-ahead dinner party dessert has real wow-factor, so all that's left for you to do on the night is present it in stunning style

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Rhubarb streusel pie

The perfect way to round off Sunday lunch

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate & berry mousse pots

Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves

Author: Good Food team

Plum & marzipan tart tatin

Sugar-sweet chunks of molten marzipan harmonise with sharp fruity plums in this autumn tart

Author: Mary Cadogan

Apple flapjack crumble

Sweetening the apples with apricot jam and orange juice makes it twice as fruity and adding a little syrup to the oaty crumble makes great little chewy clusters

Author: Mary Cadogan

Crumbled top mince pies

Shortcrust pastry mincemeat pies with a twist - an extra crunchy and nutty crumble on top

Author: Barney Desmazery

Apple & ginger pie with walnut pastry

Grind up nuts to work into a crispy, shortcrust pastry then bake a countryside fruit pie with ginger and sultanas

Author: John Torode

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

Author: Angela Nilsen

Chocolate balloon bowls

These edible bowls will turn your dinner party dessert into something really impressive - fill with ice cream or your favourite pud

Author: Cassie Best

Rhubarb, pear & hazelnut crumbles

Individual fruity puddings with a twist - try mixing chopped nuts with your crumble topping for extra crunch

Author: James Martin

Peanut butter parfait with cherry compote

This light and sumptuous frozen dessert bar by Jason Atherton is technically tricky but worth it for the stunning finish

Author: Jason Atherton

Mango & passion fruit meringue roulade

Throwing a dinner party? How about making this deliciously rich and creamy meringue roulade? The best part is it's low in fat and gluten-free

Author: Good Food team

Caramelised pineapple compotes

Impress your guests with Gordon Ramsay's intensely flavoured fruit purée topped with yogurt and shavings of iced fruit granita

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Rhubarb puffs with oaty streusel topping

A simple seasonal pud with a crunchy topping

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate pudding with spiced berry syrup

James Martin serves his steamed chocolate sponge with whole cherries and a fruity sauce - perfect for a smart dinner party

Author: James Martin

Fried coconut bananas

These bananas make the ultimate sticky, sweet finale to a Thai-style meal

Author: John Torode

Malt chocolate ice cream

All the flavours of a gorgeous mug of malty cocoa, combined into a delicious ice cream

Author: Barney Desmazery

Self saucing Jaffa pudding

This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets

Author: Sarah Cook

Mango & passion fruit souffles

With Gordon Ramsay's help you can wow your guests with this stunning dessert.

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Coconut tuiles

An elegant finishing touch for your dinner party dessert, from Gordon Ramsay

Author: Gordon Ramsay