Make-ahead dessert recipes

You can make these dessert recipes in advance, then add the finishing touches to serve them on the day – perfect to take some stress out of throwing a dinner party.

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Chocolate tahini ruffle pie

Chocolate tahini ruffle pie

Inspired by the Greek dessert galatopita, our chocolate and tahini ruffle filo pie combines a...

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Hazelnut tiramisu cheesecake

Hazelnut tiramisu cheesecake

A hazelnut and dark chocolate biscuit base, creamy cheesecake and boozy coffee syrup: there’s lots...

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Galvin brothers’ classic apple tarte tatin

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Galvin brothers’ classic apple tarte tatin

Learn how to make perfect tartin tatin with our recipe from Chris and Jeff Galvin....

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Cherry and rosé sorbet with cherry compote and grilled madeira cake

Cherry and rosé sorbet with cherry compote and...

Dish up a beautiful summer dessert with a difference. Serve cherry and rosé sorbet and...

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Mango and cardamom creme brûlées

Mango and cardamom creme brûlées

Vivek Singh’s mango and cardamom crème brûlées are a delicious fusion of East meets West...

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Margarita cheesecake with tequila strawberries

Margarita cheesecake with tequila strawberries

For a make-ahead cheesecake with a twist, try our incredible margarita cheesecake, with crushed pretzel...

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Chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle

Chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle

Looking for a twist on the traditional Christmas cake. Step forward this chocolate orange cake...

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Crème caramels with caramel oranges

Crème caramels with caramel oranges

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

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Clementine, pomegranate and cranberry jelly

Clementine, pomegranate and cranberry jelly

We’ve combined festive flavours of clementine, pomegranate and cranberry to create this fruity Christmas jelly....

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Russian honey biscuit cake

Russian honey biscuit cake

This Russian honey biscuit cake needs to be assembled at least 6 hours ahead of...

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Rum and pineapple Christmas pudding

Rum and pineapple Christmas pudding

An irresistible and boozy Christmas pudding. You can make this pudding up to three months...

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Summer pudding arctic roll

Summer pudding arctic roll

A gorgeous blueberry sponge is filled with mixed berries and ice cream before rolling and...

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Yuzu daiquiri cheesecakes

Yuzu daiquiri cheesecakes

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

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Gâteau breton

Gâteau breton

Edd Kimber‘s gâteau breton is synonymous with the area it hails from, Brittany. It’s a...

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Torta caprese

Torta caprese

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

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Pineapple fritters with salted caramel sauce

Pineapple fritters with salted caramel sauce

These crisp, creamy pineapple fritters are a surefire dessert winner. Sweet pineapple and thick clotted...

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