Make-ahead dessert recipes
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No-bake desserts
Chilled chocolate soufflés with salted almond praline
Looking for an impressive make-ahead dessert? These decadent chocolate soufflés topped with salted almond praline can be made 1-2 days...
Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
Chocolate coconut meringue wreath
This is one epic dessert for Easter or other special occasions. A chocolate coconut meringue wreath is topped with fruit...
Caramel recipes
Caramel lava puddings
Looking for an easy Valentine’s dessert? Our caramel lava puddings can be made ahead and only need 10 mins prep....
Christmas chocolate recipes
Terry’s Chocolate Orange cream pie
Looking for an easy make-ahead Christmas dessert? Try our luscious chocolate orange cream pie, with a choc custard filling and ...
Trifle recipes
Chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle
Trifle can be an epic undertaking, but this crunchy chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle, despite being made from scratch, only...
Impressive recipes for a special occasion
Frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake
Ravinder Bhogal’s spectacular frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake is perfect for a big Diwali gathering or other special celebration. Get...
Cheesecake recipes
Lindor white chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake
For a truly decadent festive dessert, top our delicious white chocolate cheesecake with passion fruit, toasted coconut and white choc...
Christmas chocolate recipes
After Eights chocolate tart
Give chocolate tart a festive upgrade with After Eights. A crisp pastry base is filled with layers of velvety mint...
Cranberry recipes
Cranberry pavlova with sorbet
Can’t face Christmas pud after the big dinner? Our cranberry pavlova is the perfect counterpoint of sweet and sharp to...
Tahini recipes
Chocolate tahini ruffle pie
Inspired by the Greek dessert galatopita, our chocolate and tahini ruffle filo pie combines a light, crispy top with a...
Tiramisu recipes
Hazelnut tiramisu cheesecake
A hazelnut and dark chocolate biscuit base, creamy cheesecake and boozy coffee syrup: there’s lots to love about our easy...
Make-ahead dessert recipes
Galvin brothers’ classic apple tarte tatin
Learn how to make perfect tartin tatin with our recipe from Chris and Jeff Galvin. Caramelised apples top golden pastry...
Make-ahead dessert recipes
Cherry and rosé sorbet with cherry compote and grilled madeira cake
Dish up a beautiful summer dessert with a difference. Serve cherry and rosé sorbet and roast cherry compote on slices...
Mango dessert recipes
Mango and cardamom creme brûlées
Vivek Singh’s mango and cardamom crème brûlées are a delicious fusion of East meets West and the perfect dessert to...
Make-ahead dessert recipes
Margarita cheesecake with tequila strawberries
For a make-ahead cheesecake with a twist, try our incredible margarita cheesecake, with crushed pretzel base and boozy tequila strawberries...
Chocolate orange recipes
Chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle
Looking for a twist on the traditional Christmas cake. Step forward this chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle, an understated...
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