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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Champagne jelly cheesecake

Champagne jelly cheesecake

This elegant Champagne jelly cheesecake was made for special occasions. A creamy filling is topped...

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Blueberry gin and tonic cheesecake

Blueberry gin and tonic cheesecake

Top a seriously creamy cheesecake with juicy blueberries and a clear gin and tonic jelly...

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Jubilee cheesecake

Jubilee cheesecake

Our ruby-red Jubilee cheesecake recipe gives a nod to Her Majesty’s favourite cocktail with its...

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Chocolate orange pithivier

Chocolate orange pithivier

Chocolate orange lovers won’t be able to resist this decadent dessert. Our chocolate pithivier has...

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Chilled chocolate soufflés with salted almond praline

Chilled chocolate soufflés with salted almond praline

Looking for an impressive make-ahead dessert? These decadent chocolate soufflés topped with salted almond praline...

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Chocolate coconut meringue wreath

Chocolate coconut meringue wreath

This is one epic dessert for Easter or other special occasions. A chocolate coconut meringue...

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Caramel lava puddings

Caramel lava puddings

Looking for an easy Valentine’s dessert? Our caramel lava puddings can be made ahead and...

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Terry’s Chocolate Orange cream pie

Terry’s Chocolate Orange cream pie

Looking for an easy make-ahead Christmas dessert? Try our luscious chocolate orange cream pie, with...

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Chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle

Chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle

Trifle can be an epic undertaking, but this crunchy chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle, despite...

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Frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake

Frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake

Ravinder Bhogal’s spectacular frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake is perfect for a big Diwali gathering...

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Lindor white chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake

Lindor white chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake

For a truly decadent festive dessert, top our delicious white chocolate cheesecake with passion fruit,...

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After Eights chocolate tart

After Eights chocolate tart

Give chocolate tart a festive upgrade with After Eights. A crisp pastry base is filled...

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Cranberry pavlova with sorbet

Cranberry pavlova with sorbet

Can’t face Christmas pud after the big dinner? Our cranberry pavlova is the perfect counterpoint...

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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

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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