Make-ahead dessert recipes
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British puddings
Boozy inside-out trifle cake
This inside-out trifle cake recipe is a brilliant twist on the traditional trifle and can be prepared the day before serving.
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Oranges in mulled wine syrup
A fruit salad recipe with a difference. It makes a beautiful, refreshing dinner party dessert, or an alternative to Christmas pudding.
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Penny sweet parfait
If you're looking for an alternative to say, a rocky road, then this dessert recipe, made from classic penny sweets, will become a favourite
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Chocolate, black cherry and vanilla arctic roll
This arctic roll recipe is a great retro pudding. It's quick and easy to make AND you can make it up to two weeks in advance.
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Healthy makeover
Healthier chocolate roulade
This healthier chocolate roulade has fewer calories and fat than the traditional version. It is filled with Greek yogurt, almonds and berries.
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Baked cheesecakes
New York cheesecake
This baked New York cheesecake is a classic dessert that can easily be made in advance for a quick dinner party pudding to impress.
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Strawberry and pistachio tarts
These gorgeous strawberry tarts are the perfect summer dessert to serve at a dinner party. You can make them 2 hours ahead of serving.
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Crème caramel
Crème caramel is a dessert loved by all ages. Enjoy this classic, family favourite with our simple recipe – it's bound to impress.
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Make-ahead Christmas desserts
Poached pears with Earl Grey ganache and spiced jellies
This dessert is perfect as dinner party showstopper, or a Christmas pudding alternative, combining rich chocolate and cream with fresh pear and fragrant Earl Grey tea.
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Baked cheesecakes
Baked blueberry and mascarpone cheesecake
We adore this wonderfully luxurious blueberry cheesecake recipe. The richness is lifted by pockets of blueberry juiciness.
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Peach, rosé and custard jellies
Refreshing, summery and easy-to-make. This delicious recipe for peach, rosé and custard jellies makes the perfect addition to a picnic.
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Chocolate mousse
Easy chocolate mousse
Rachel Allen's simple chocolate mousse recipe, served with these mint biscuits, is a great make-ahead dessert for a dinner party.
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Make-ahead desserts
Lemony treacle tart
This treacle tart recipe, made using shop-bought sweet shortcrust pastry, is simple to make plus it freezes and reheats beautifully.
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Classic trifle
This old-style sherry trifle recipe is so easy to make a day ahead, and it tastes amazing. Ideal for a 70s dinner party theme...
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