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Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen - a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Author: Justine Pattison

Hot mocha puddings

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream and liqueur for a rich, indulgent dessert

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate salted caramel cookie cake

Bake this show-stopping chocolate cake topped with decadent salted caramel and cookies. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion

Author: Liberty Mendez

Healthy banana & peanut butter ice cream

Use up ripe bananas in this easy frozen dessert with almond milk, peanut butter and cinnamon - a low-fat sweet treat

Author: Good Food team

Apple rose tart

An elegant apple and marzipan dessert with a pretty floral design that tastes as good as it looks. Serve it warm or cool, with a scoop of crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream

Author: Miriam Nice

Chocolate, peanut butter & avocado pudding

Avocado's neutral flavour and creamy texture makes it a wonderful substitute for dairy in desserts or smoothies. These little pots will keep for a few days in the fridge - a great make-ahead dessert!

Author: Cassie Best

Tropical cheesecake bars

Fresh mango, a crunchy biscuit base and smooth cream cheese filling make a light summer dessert everyone will love. Top with passion fruit, pineapple and creamy lemon curd

Author: Miriam Nice

Stem ginger & treacle tart

James Martin gives the traditional treacle tart a Christmassy twist

Author: James Martin

Chocolate brownie & boozy cherry brûlées

These fondant-like crème pudding pots are studded with chocolate and fruit and have a crispy sugary crust

Author: Maria Elia

Peanut butter parfait with salted caramel crunch

Serve this delicious salted caramel, peanut butter dessert chilled, or frozen as a cheat's ice cream - perfect to impress a date!

Author: Barney Desmazery

White chocolate trifle

Love trifle? This white chocolate custard and passion fruit combination is really something special - the perfect dessert for a celebration

Author: Tom Kerridge

Lighter Creamy vanilla rice pudding

Use semi-skimmed milk and half-fat crème fraîche to cut the calories and fat of this comforting childhood classic

Author: Angela Nilsen

Black & white brownies

Improve the classic brownie with gooey chocolate batter topped with a creamy cheesecake mixture for a striking marbled effect

Author: Good Food team

Blood orange & olive oil bundt cake

Using a bundt tin, gives a stunning effect to this zesty cake with light olive oil sponge and decadent white chocolate and blood orange glaze

Author: Edd Kimber

Lemon & almond shortbread bars

These zesty bars will disappear quickly so make sure you save one for yourself! Jazz up your standard shortbread recipe - great for a summer party

Author: Cassie Best

Bourbon, black cherry & bacon brownies

These American traybake brownies include all of our favourite things, chocolate, booze and bacon - pure decadence

Author: Emma Freud

Strawberry & mint granita

This light frozen dessert is smooth and slushy, like those from the east of Italy - a perfect palate cleanser to finish a dinner party menu

Author: Chelsie Collins

Strawberry cake

Make the most of strawberry season with our strawberry cake, with light sponge, jam and soft cheese icing. It makes a fabulous centrepiece dessert

Author: Cassie Best

Orange & almond cupcakes

Delicate little cupcakes with almond buttercream icing- if you're feeling ambitious, follow our guide to creating an edible bouquet

Author: Cassie Best

Easter egg brownies

Loaded with chocolate eggs and chicks, this is the ultimate Easter centrepiece - an 'eggstra' special treat for afternoon tea or dessert

Author: Good Food team

Creating your wedding cake

Jane Hornby's wedding cake is our simplest ever. And each tier is flavoured differently, so there's something for everyone...

Author: Jane Hornby

Floating islands with caramel sauce

Fluffy poached meringue is served over a rich crème anglaise in this classic dinner party dessert

Author: Rick Stein

Coconut & chocolate bars

Get the kids in the kitchen to help bake these tasty sweet treats with coconut cream, desiccated coconut and milk or dark chocolate

Author: Cassie Best

Black velvet baby cakes

These gorgeous Guinness puds are an indulgent treat - and perfect for St Patrick's Day on 17 March

Author: Sarah Cook

Sticky date pudding with coconut caramel

Try this luxurious version of sticky toffee pudding, using coconut milk for the caramel sauce. This is a pudding to share - friends will thank you for it!

Author: Tom Kerridge

Custard & crumble mince pies

A twist on a festive favourite, adding a layer of creamy custard and a delectable crumbly topping makes an irresistible and more mellow mince pie

Author: Jane Hornby

Clotted cream & stem ginger ice cream

Add a zing to your ice cream with Rick Stein's spicy suggestions

Author: Rick Stein

Salted caramel poke cake

This poke cake has the wow factor with holes in the sponge that ensure every bite is drenched in caramel. Finish with cream cheese frosting and more caramel

Author: Good Food team

Spiced apple cheesecake

Entertaining and need a dessert you can make ahead? Try this stunning spiced apple cheesecake. Full of winter fruits and spices, it's also great at Christmas

Author: John Torode

Strawberry shortbread frozen yogurt

You don't need an ice cream machine to make this easy frozen dessert, topped with freeze-dried strawberries and crushed biscuits

Author: Cassie Best

Bunny cupcakes

These cute bunny cupcakes are a great Easter activity for kids, and they're ideal for party platters. These super sponges will be snapped up

Author: Lulu Grimes

Galaxy cake

Step into another world with this galaxy themed, fudgy chocolate, salted caramel and Mars bar cake. The perfect bake for stargazers and children alike!

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Ponche de crème bread pudding

Inspired by a traditional Caribbean spiced drink, this comforting pud is the perfect dessert to bring to a festive dinner party

Author: Shivi Ramoutar

Blood orange tart

This dinner party dessert is a twist on a French tarte au citron, with citrus zest in the pastry - cheat with ready-made to save time

Author: Sarah Cook

Hidden heart cake

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle - a really romantic bake!

Author: Good Food team

Sticky citrus sponge cake

A great dessert to feed a crowd at the end of a Sunday lunch - it's like a baked version of a steamed syrup sponge

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Halloween toffee apples

Making these toffee apples is a job for grown-ups as the toffee will be very hot - but the kids will love eating them. They're the perfect Halloween treat

Author: Lulu Grimes

Magical reindeer cake

Bake a Christmas cake that looks like Rudolph! Kids will love it and everyone will enjoy the rich chocolate sponge with buttercream and biscuit antlers

Author: Juliet Sear

Wedding cake zingy lemon

Tier two of our three tier wedding cake, this gives a real citrus hit and the drenching of lemon syrup keeps it beautifully moist

Author: Jane Hornby

Vegan mug cake

Bake a simple vegan mug cake in the microwave - you can have it ready in under 10 minutes to satisfy a craving. Serve with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream

Author: Miriam Nice

Chocolate lime fondants with candied lime peel

Rich, dark chocolate and tart citrussy limes are a dreamy combination in this warm, gooey-centred chocolate dessert

Author: Nadiya Hussain

Millionaire's cheesecake

Indulge in this no-bake chocolate cheesecake after a special dinner. Whether it's for New Year's Eve or a birthday, it's sure to impress

Author: Lulu Grimes

Cinnamon apple pecan pudding

It may taste indulgent, but this low-sugar fruity bake is sweetened with xylitol and topped with crunchy pecans

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Merlot poached pears with vanilla & cinnamon

Whole poached pears make an elegant dinner party dessert, with a red wine sauce and fragrant cinnamon and vanilla

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chocolate orange tart

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Author: Good Food team

Christmas truffles

Pop these homemade Christmas truffles in a pretty box if you want to give them as a gift. Kids will love giving them to family and friends

Author: Lulu Grimes

Chocolate Tia Maria nuggets

Gorgeously tempting chocolate treats with an added kick of Tia Maria

Author: Mary Cadogan

Rippled chocolate bombe

A clever and impressive dessert

Author: Good Food team

Pistachio & rose water kulfi

This delicately fragrant frozen Indian dessert combines pistachio nuts and rosewater - the perfect way to cool down after a spicy meal

Author: Anjum Anand

Easter nest coconut & white chocolate cupcakes

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

Author: Sarah Cook