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Chocolate and chestnut cake

Christmas cake recipes

Chocolate and chestnut cake

The sponge in this chestnut and chocolate cake is made with blended cooked chestnuts and crème fraîche, which have a...

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Vanilla freezer cookie dough

Make-ahead dessert recipes

Vanilla freezer cookie dough

Vanilla freezer cookie dough is perfect when you need something sweet in under 15 minutes. Keep the dough log in...

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Dark chocolate parfait with berry sauce

Dark chocolate recipes

Dark chocolate parfait with berry sauce

This beautiful dark chocolate parfait looks impressive but is actually a simple make-ahead dessert. It’s perfect for a gothic, grown-up...

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Michel Roux Jr’s poached pears with chocolate almond sauce

Pear recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s poached pears with chocolate almond sauce

Looking for an easy dinner party dessert? Look no further! Michel Roux Jr says “I love poached pears – they’re...

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Miso caramel blondies

Brownie recipes

Miso caramel blondies

If you’ve never used miso paste in your baking before, get ready for your life to be changed forever –...

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Plum ripple ice cream with walnuts

Make-ahead dessert recipes

Plum ripple ice cream with walnuts

This gorgeous plum ripple ice cream recipe takes inspiration from retro raspberry ripple, bringing it up to date with a...

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Sliced limoncello and berry trifle cake

No-bake desserts

Sliced limoncello and berry trifle cake

If the coffee flavours of classic tiramisu aren’t for you, how about a berry makeover and shot of limoncello in...

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Técula-mécula (Spanish almond and egg tart)

Make-ahead dessert recipes

Técula-mécula (Spanish almond and egg tart)

Técula-mécula is a popular Spanish dessert. Acclaimed chef José Pizarro shares his recipe for this traditional almond and egg tart....

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Boozy raspberry eton mess

July seasonal recipes

Boozy raspberry eton mess

Eton Mess gets a grown-up makeover in this easy summer dessert recipe. We’ve used raspberries and a generous measure of...

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Michel Roux Jr’s chocolate mousse

Chocolate mousse recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s chocolate mousse

Learn how to make the perfect chocolate mousse, with this masterclass recipe from leading chef Michel Roux Jr. Michel Roux...

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Michel Roux Jr’s classic lemon tart

Celebrity chef recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s classic lemon tart

Make a perfect lemon tart with Michel Roux Jr’s recipe. The top chef’s tips and tricks will help you master...

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Mango cheesecake

Fruity cheesecake recipes

Mango cheesecake

This sumptuous, no-bake mango cheesecake from Avinash Shashidhara is a must-try, make-ahead marvel. Imagine mango lassi reimagined in dessert form,...

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Champagne jelly cheesecake

Cheesecake recipes

Champagne jelly cheesecake

This elegant Champagne jelly cheesecake was made for special occasions. A creamy filling is topped with sparkling jelly… and edible...

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Blueberry gin and tonic cheesecake

Cheesecake recipes

Blueberry gin and tonic cheesecake

Top a seriously creamy cheesecake with juicy blueberries and a clear gin and tonic jelly for a grown-up dessert that’ll...

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Jubilee cheesecake

Platinum Jubilee recipes

Jubilee cheesecake

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

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Chocolate orange pithivier

Dinner party dessert recipes

Chocolate orange pithivier

Chocolate orange lovers won’t be able to resist this decadent dessert. Our chocolate pithivier has a rich chocolate, hazelnut and...

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