Make-ahead dessert recipes
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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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Biscuits
Raspberry maple shortcakes
Raspberry and shortcakes is a classic combination. The maple syrup sauce sandwiches the biscuits and the tangy fresh fruit together perfectly.
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Perfect puddings
Summer pudding stacks
Impress guests with individual summer pudding stacks. They only take 20 minutes plus chilling, so they're the perfect make-ahead dessert.
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Burns Night
Whisky toffee almond tart
You'll be amazed at how six simple ingredients can create this incredible whisky, toffee and almond tart. It's fabulously moreish and ideal for entertaining
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Burns Night
Blackberry and apple cranachan
This magnificent cranachan recipe combines whipped cream, crunchy oats, fresh blackberries and apple with a touch of blackberry liqueur.
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Meringue
Basic meringue
Think meringue is too fiddly to make from scratch? Make the best perfect meringues every time, with this easy basic meringue recipe.
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Gin
Gin and tonic jellies
Britain's favourite pre-dinner drink is transformed into a jelly in this clever dessert recipe. You can make it ahead so it's great for a dinner party,
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Chocolate tarts, tortes and pies
Rich chocolate mousse torte
No-bake chocolate mousse is encased in a biscuit case – it makes a great make-ahead dessert recipe for dinner parties or special occasions.
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Ice cream
Lemon curd and poppy seed ice cream loaf
This lovely lemon and poppy seed ice cream loaf cake is a delightful way to finish off a meal and can be made ahead.
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Lemons
Limoncello syllabub with lemon sugar
Want a no-cook pud? This is a boozier twist on a more classic lemon syllabub, with a slug of citrusy limoncello, topped with lemon sugar.
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Chestnuts
Chestnut and chocolate torte
This easy chocolate recipe requires overnight chilling, so it's a perfect make-ahead dessert for a dinner party or special occasion.
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