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.
Homemade rhubarb ice cream is as light and delicious as it sounds. Tangy, tasty rhubarb is simmered in a vanilla sugar syrup before being churned in a classic custard ice cream mixture. Ration yourself to two scoops to make this gorgeous dessert last the summer.
A lighter dessert for the Christmas season, this clementine sorbet is the perfect way to round off all those rich meals. Sugar, lemon juice, and clementine zest and juice are frozen then churned until a perfect consistency has been obtained. Garnish with pretty mint leaves.
Teatime is something of an institution in Britain and one of its essential components is a Scottish shortbread biscuit. Crumbly, buttery and perfect for dunking in a cuppa, making your own is simple and satisfying as this recipe will demonstrate.
This summer tart could technically be one of your five a day. A cream, mascarpone and lemon curd filling is poured into a blind-baked case, then decorated with a tempting pile of raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. The fruit is brushed with melted redcurrant jelly for a professional sheen.
This great little treat is the perfect dish to finish a lovely meal
Try a spoonful of nature's nectar in loads of delicious dishes, from sweet to savoury.
This treat of a summer pudding contains just three ingredients: Frozen berries, honey, and wholemeal bread. The pudding needs a night in the fridge to set so prepare this deliciously refreshing dish the day before.
These picture-perfect vanilla cupcakes are a great way to show someone you care. Dainty and delicious, they're the perfect bake for a special occasion. Don't forget to decorate with the pearl swirls or silver balls, or decorations of your choice, to up the wow factor.
Rich, tart rhubarb is a pudding staple, and this recipe is a twist on the traditional dessert, using oats to create the crunchy crumble top. Serve with creme fraiche or lashings of custard for a blowout treat.
We refer to this as 'blowout banana bread' and it's easy to see why. Vanilla fudge is added to a simple banana bread recipe, with whipped cream and extra fudge cubes to decorate the finished dish. A decadent tea-time treat.
Cheese lovers will adore this three cheese soufflé, with the strong, tangy flavours of Cheddar, Gruyère and Parmesan. Serve it straight from the oven with a fresh green salad and a hunk of crusty bread
Cheat and make these moreish almondy tarts with readymade pastry, don’t tell your friends and they won’t guess!
Every cook should be able to make a classic custard tart – a simple dessert that always delivers. A foolproof buttery pastry and sweet, creamy filling are what make this recipe so special.
Festive flavours of sour cherries, cranberries, mixed spice and cinnamon, plus the honey, result in an exciting update to a classic Christmas cake. The addition of diet coke to the cake makes it extra moist.
Pop these delicious rice puddings in the oven a little before you sit down for supper and come dessert, you'll be in for a treat. To make, rice and sugar are mixed into vanilla-infused clotted cream and milk, then baked until golden. Top with rum-soaked sultanas just before eating.
These chocolate puds are no doubt on a festive venn diagram somewhere, marrying Baileys, chocolate truffles and Christmas puddings together into one delicious dessert. The truffles are hidden inside the individual puddings, served warm with the hot Baileys sauce poured over the top.
Wow your friends and family with this seriously impressive dessert.
Celebrate St Patrick's Day (or any day you fancy) with this gorgeous, sticky gingerbread and Guinness cake. The stout brings an extra depth of flavour.
Chocolate truffles make the perfect edible gift for Christmas or any special occasion, and this pretty selection is perfect for peanut butter lovers.
Traditional Spanish-style tarts with almonds that are perfect as individual dessert (feeling decadent? Add some custard) or to enjoy with your mid-morning coffee. Ready-rolled puff pastry simplifies the bake.
A so-worth-it sweet pastry recipe that combines light, flaky overnight-chilled pastry with sweet creamy custard and crunchy almonds.
A decadent culinary journey to the Caribbean without the carbon footprint, here bananas are flambéed in rum and cooked in a delicious buttery sugar sauce.
This simple cake has just five ingredients and is full of zingy citrus flavours.
Treat dad to more than a pair of socks this Father's Day with a rich and indulgent chocolate cake decorated with white and dark chocolate curls.
Even if you're "not a dessert person" you'll find it hard to resist this light and zesty apple and lemon curd tart.
Papayas, persimmons, pomegranate, physalis and lychees are the exotic fruits that make up this vibrant fruit salad. Paired with a zesty lime cream, it's a dish that'll transport you to the tropics with every bite.
A show-stopping dessert so seriously delicious it might even persuade you to skip the Christmas pudding on the 25th!
Bramley apples are for more than just crumble and this sorbet with apple crisps is a perfect dessert for Indian summer nights. Simply freeze and frequently stir cooked bramley apples, sugar, lemon juice and glucose and make the apple crisps while you wait.
An excellent festive treat for the whole family at Christmas, these shortbread cookies couldn't be simpler to make.