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Syrupy plums with pistachio meringues

This is doubly sticky - gooey, mallowy meringue, hiding under a crisp crust, is paired with syrupy plums

Author: Sarah Cook

Juicy Lucy pudding

Look no further for a fruity dessert that's both delicious and nourishing

Author: Good Food team

Meringue mousse base

This is a simple French-style meringue, which should be used as a base for a variety of desserts and mousses

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Rum babas with poached pineapple & vanilla ice cream

A restaurant-style pudding you can make ahead for a relaxed end to your dinner party

Author: Tom Kerridge

Chocolate orange bombe Alaska with hot chocolate sauce

This twist on baked Alaska looks simply stunning - and the dark chocolate and orange flavours are just as good. Try it for Christmas, Hogmanay or New Year

Author: Nick Nairn

The ultimate makeover: Sponge pudding & custard

Angela's pud has half the fat of the classic recipe, but all the flavour, with a layer of seasonal fruit

Author: Angela Nilsen

Gingerbread cookie cottage

Here's a gingerbread recipe sure to delight youngsters and enchant adults alike; a genuine house of gingerbread

Author: Jane Hornby

Dark chocolate & prune mousse

A luscious dessert that's low in fat and sugar as only a small amount of chocolate is used

Author: Good Food team

Jam & white chocolate roly poly

A suet pudding that's baked instead of steamed, and rolled for a modern twist

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Patchwork orchard pie

Serve this lattice-topped, shortcrust pasty warm with custard - if you don't have quinces make up the weight with apples or pears

Author: Good Food team

Blackberry & lemon mess

Everybody loves traditional strawberry Eton mess, but blackberries also work beautifully with homemade meringue and luscious lemon cream

Author: Good Food team

Almond & honey pastries with orange cream

Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat

Author: Sarah Cook

Chocolate, ginger & praline bombe

A frozen pud with real star quality - and you don't need an ice-cream machine to make it

Author: Mary Cadogan

Nougat iced bombes

These little beauties do take a bit of time and effort to make. But it's worth it. They taste and look amazing

Author: Mary Cadogan

Clementine & Grand Marnier semi freddos

These individual iced desserts have a citrus tang combined with a silky, creamy texture. You can make them up to 3 months in advance for an easy dinner party dessert

Author: Good Food team

Caramel ripple cheesecake cups

Individual pudding pots with almond flavours from crunchy amaretti biscuits combined with smooth cream and caramel

Author: Barney Desmazery

Warm peaches with basil & honey

A fragrant pudding, best served with scoops of really good vanilla ice cream

Author: Good Food team

Banoffee splits

A simple pudding with a creamy and indulgent Mars Bar sauce, ready in just 10 minutes

Author: Barney Desmazery

Foolproof chocolate & coffee fondants

Gooey chocolate puds are a restaurant classic and mastering this show-off dessert is a lot easier than you think

Author: Barney Desmazery

Warm honey cup puddings

Serve these classic make-ahead Greek desserts with a scoop of quick homemade pistachio ice cream

Author: Jane Hornby

Blackberry zabaglione

Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert

Author: Barney Desmazery

Light & fruity Christmas pud

An irresistibly tipsy passion fruit and Cointreau-laced pud that steams in half the time of a traditional Christmas pudding

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Eton mess trifle

Layer a quintessentially British pudding with sherry-steeped strawberries, meringue and cream then top with flaked almonds

Author: Cassie Best

Warm apricot & almond pots

A speedy and low-fat pudding that's ready in mere minutes

Author: Good Food team

Quick plum crumble

Cheat your way towards a baked fruity warmer by using leftover madeira sponge cake as the topping to a juicy pud

Author: Sarah Cook

Salted caramel choc pots

Combining sweet and salty flavours really works when chocolate and toffee is involved - best served in individual portions

Author: Sarah Cook

Easy cheesecake

This quick, make-ahead dessert is perfect when having a night in just the two of you

Author: Jason Atherton

Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping - a bit like a Florentine biscuit

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Banana & rum tatins

Gordon Ramsay takes tarte tatins - the classic French upside-down fruit tart - to new heights

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Yogurt parfaits with crushed strawberries & amaretti

Get the taste of summer with this sophisticated dessert that is low fat and easy to make

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Tiramisu with honeycomb crunch

The perfect Valentine's dessert, best made ahead to give the flavours time to mingle

Author: James Martin

Little blueberry puddings with lemon curd sauce

These little puds look deceptively sweet, but they contain a sponge bursting with berries and the sauce is deliciously tangy

Author: Sarah Cook

Cookie dough crumble

A simple dessert that will delight all the family.

Author: Good Food team

Oeufs au lait

Try these small vanilla puddings that are traditionally served in the Charente region of France - they'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 days

Author: Mary Cadogan

Irish apple tart

This recipe is based on the apple pie that chef Richard Corrigan's mother used to make every St Patrick's Day

Author: Richard Corrigan

Marjoram scented crème caramel with chilled rhubarb crumble

This stylish make-ahead dessert by Great British Menu's Glynn Purnell is the perfect way to end a sophisticated dinner party

Author: Good Food team

Tropical fruits in lemongrass syrup

Lemongrass adds an intriguing citrus taste and fragrance to the syrup for this exotic fruit salad

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Apple tart 'Maman Blanc'

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

Author: Raymond Blanc

Easter puddings

These cute oven-steamed puds with nutmeg custard are almost like blonde Christmas puddings

Author: Good Food team

Angela's lighter chocolate tart

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture - but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

Author: Angela Nilsen

Dark chocolate torte

This dark chocolate dessert is decadent and squidgy but not so rich it defeats you. It makes an impressive dinner party dessert and freezes brilliantly too

Author: Jane Hornby

Mocha fondant puddings

With their molten, oozing centres, these puddings are guaranteed to impress.

Author: Good Food team

Christmas mess

Take the classic summer Eton mess combo of cream and meringue and give it a festive twist with frozen mixed berries, cinnamon and blackcurrant liqueur

Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer

Honeyed orange & grapefruit

Simple and healthy, this makes a lovely light dessert on its own or with pastries for a real treat

Author: Sarah Cook

Vanilla jellies with apricot & raspberry compote

This panna cotta-style dessert reminds Mary Cadogan of the milk lollies she enjoyed as a girl

Author: Mary Cadogan

Iced raspberry & basil brûlées

Impress your friends with this interesting twist on a loved classic

Author: Barney Desmazery

Iced coconut & lime slice with summer fruit

This no-cook dessert is served straight from the freezer, for a true taste of summer indulgence

Author: Barney Desmazery

Jewelled mince pies

Step up the quality of your mince pies with this melt-in-the-mouth recipe

Author: Good Food team

Sticky coconut rice, mango & passion fruit

With flavours straight from Thailand, this is a wonderfully fresh way to end a celebratory meal

Author: Raymond Blanc

Affogato

Our easy affogato recipe is the perfect Italian-inspired summer dessert. This simple coffee treat can be made in just five minutes with two ingredients

Author: Barney Desmazery