A sweet sign-off to a main meal, dessert is one of life’s great pleasures. Choose from options like fruity trifles, bright cakes and bakes, self-saucing puddings and more! See more Baking recipes.
This recipe takes the classic Italian dessert to new heights by infusing it with the sweet flavours of fresh strawberries. It's the perfect treat to indulge in on a special occasion or whenever you're in need of a sweet escape.
This vibrant, six-layered rainbow creation is a guaranteed showstopper
Layers of sweet, summery goodness – creamy panna cotta topped with homemade strawberry jelly, fresh berries and fragrant mint leaves. This portable pud is the ideal way to round off an alfresco dinner and makes the most of one of Britain's favourite fruits
Jamie says: "With Mother’s Day around the corner, this dessert not only looks impressive, but has all those flavours of this retro cocktail. Using beautiful tinned pineapple, it’s nostalgic, while also being really easy to whip up."
Jamie says: "Inspired by the viral crunchy croissant hack, I’ve turned a pack of Tesco Finest 4 Blueberry & Lemon Hot Cross Mini Loaves into the ultimate in crispy dippers. Teamed with compote-rippled yogurt and a sprinkling of nuts, this is perfect for a brekkie, brunch or dessert. The hot cross mini loaves are rolled out until thin, baked with maple syrup till crisp, then they’re ready to dunk!"
Jamie says: "Merging two big-hitting desserts, I’ve created this epic Father’s Day pud. It’s a great one for kids to help out with, and it heroes strawberries and cream in a delicious and fun way. A joyful pudding that dads (and non-dads!) will love."
Enjoy the flavours of a bitter orange Italian aperitif in this easy ice lolly idea. Simply mix Bella Apertini with prosecco and garnish with a slice of orange, then freeze to make the ultimate summer cooler.
This vibrant tropical sundae is made with homemade coconut sorbet and pineapple and mint sorbet, but you can use whatever tropical-flavoured sorbets you fancy! Ideal for summer entertaining, as you can make everything in advance, then assemble the sundaes in minutes.
Dark chocolate, creamy coconut and sweet cherries is a heavenly flavour match, re-created in these indulgent sharing sundaes. You can prep everything in advance, then assemble just before serving.
An easy-but-cute-looking bake that makes for moist muffins, and the kids can help you make - as long as they promise not to eat the chocolate chips before they make it into the mix. Substitute the chocolate chips for nuts if you prefer.
Raspberries and strawberries provide the perfect flavour combination, while baked oats provide the crunch in this sweet treat. Perfect with a cup of tea - just remember to give them ten minutes to cool down!
This brandy bread and butter pudding is made by soaking a wheat-free loaf in eggs, cream, and milk and flavoured with aromatic vanilla, brandy, and raisins. The topping is brushed with an apricot jam glaze for a gorgeous crispy finish.
The sharp, distinctive flavour of the gooseberries is balanced beautifully with the syrup
Not only does this dish look beautifully colourful, but it tastes fantastically juicy, make it with the kids and enjoy a fun way to get your 5-a-day!
Once you start making your own granola, you won't look back. Apple juice, honey and ground cinnamon are mixed with oats and almonds. Serve with seasonal berries of your choice and yogurt mixed with honey.
This is the bake you'd get if a Terry's Chocolate Orange and a Devil's food cake had a baby. A healthy dose of marmalade gives this chocolate cake its addictive zest while homemade ganache and buttercream add a level of indulgence you didn't know you needed until now.
Semifreddo is Italian for “half frozen", and you can make this gorgeous dessert in advance for a summertime dinner party with friends: it's simpler than you might think. It mainly involves whisking, whipping and freezing. Bellissimo!
This flavour combination is ideal for Halloween. Just double the quantities to feed a crowd.
These hazelnut choux buns are a gorgeous little treat and make a fantastic alternative to a big birthday cake. The toasted, earthy flavour of the nuts marries beautifully with the sweetness of the strawberries. A really special recipe that is great to master.
This pink lady apple cake is a real looker. Use pre skinned hazelnuts if you can find them otherwise follow the instructions to have a go yourself. Prepare the topping while the cake bakes for an hour, then spread over the top and pop back in the oven for 15 minutes.
This classic dessert from Austria makes for an great autumnal pudding. Using ready-made filo pastry works just as well as making your own (and saves some precious time!). A lovely mix of sweet and spice. Serve with custard or ice cream.
Think puddings take too long? Think again! This Apple Brown Betty is ready in just 15 minutes. Apples and blackberries combine with a crunchy oat topping for a lovely, warming autumnal dessert. These are great served in large wine glasses.
A sweet treat that doubles as a great Christmas gift, these peppermint creams are awfully easy to eat. It's just the right amount of peppermint flavouring prevents these from being too cloying or saccharine, so be sure to follow the recipe exactly.
Quartered plums and peaches dot across the top of this thick and flan-like clafoutis. Each slice delivers the ideal balances of sweetness and acidity; the use of soya milk instead of regular milk also means that it's dairy-free.
What's Christmas - or a party - without a trifle? This classic sherry trifle recipe can be tweaked to create a dairy-free option that's just as creamy - and as boozy (or not) as you desire. A family favourite or a welcome dessert at any pot-luck.
A proper lunch party calls for proper ice-cream. The base here is a classic recipe for vanilla ice cream, but the addition of both fresh and preserved ginger elevates this into an elegant yet comforting dessert that everyone will love.
Like a chocolate bonbon with a shape that is similar to a truffle - Brigadeiros are delicious and a favourite in Brazil
This Christmas pud is an absolute showstopper: a pavlova meringue wreath adorned with whipped cream, juicy berries and decorated with an unctuous chocolate sauce made with cream, golden syrup, butter and melted dark chocolate.
If you've never baked gluten free before, these cookies are a great treat to help you get you started.
Bring a touch of class to your next supper party with these milk chocolate truffles made from melted chocolate, chunks of almond and crushed crunchy bars.
A chocolate cake to get excited about. Cooked in the oven using the 'bain-marie', or water bath, method and using minimal flour, the end result is a cake as rich as can be but with the delicate texture of a pudding. Add a spoonful of brandy for grown-up decadence.
These treats are called melting moments for a reason: a soft custard filling sandwiched between two vanilla and cocoa-flavoured biscuits. A crunchy, creamy and meltingly moreish combination, perfect for teatime.
Everyone loves a crumble. Whether you're young, old, or somewhere in-between, we can almost guarantee that you've got fond memories of tucking into a crumble on a lazy Sunday afternoon. This pear and almond crumble is an excellent way to instill some of those happy memories onto someone else.