Dinner party dessert recipes

Here’s a classic baking project to try: the famous ice cream dessert that goes in...

Tried, tested and timeless… a rhubarb and custard tart is one of life’s greatest dessert...

”In the Channel Islands, I went to see how Jersey black butter was made. It’s...

”Mousse and custard go together beautifully – the creamy vanilla custard makes an ideal base...

A dessert that speaks of spring, this stunning pavlova by Gill Meller is topped with...

Our gorgeous blood orange tart really showcases this seasonal fruit at its absolute best. They’re...

Satisfy your sweet tooth the quickest way possible with a delightfully simple lemon and ginger...

Angela Hartnett‘s elegant ricotta and lemon tart (torta della nonna) would make a fine dessert...

Ken Hom’s caramelised apples with sesame recipe works wonderfully as part of a sharing feast, and...

All you need are four ingredients and 10 minutes for this easiest-ever gingerbread affogato recipe....

These vegan crème caramels with caramelised orange slices make a spectacular (and easy) dinner party...

These nutty and boozy parfaits would make a fabulous dinner party dessert served with a...

Gulab jamun are essentially deep-fried dough balls which are soaked in a sweet syrup –...

Few things say autumn quite like quince, a star ingredient from October’s seasonal produce. Chef Gill...

This hot and fruity dinner party-pleaser only takes 30 minutes to make. It’s sweet, citrusy...

A perfect finish to any meal, these zingy yuzu daiquiri cheesecake pots with salted lime...

If you’re looking for a dessert that will make your guests sit up and take...

This summer dessert involves a few separate elements, but they’re all easy to do and...

We’ve combined all the classic flavours of an Italian affogato – coffee, ice cream and...

Chef Francesco Mazzei shares his traditional Italian dessert, torta caprese, that’s perfect for a celebration...

Don’t be put off by these individual cheesecakes being ‘burnt’ it means the toasty caramelised...

Try our vegan cheesecake recipe for your dinner party dessert. It’s made with a coconut...

A hybrid dessert combining the best of a decadent French crème brûlée and a traditional...

Rum, ginger and lime have been borrowed from a classic dark and stormy cocktail and...