No-bake desserts

Whip up a showstopper dessert without going near the oven. Our collection of no-bake desserts includes classics like no-bake vanilla cheesecake, trifle and chocolate mousse. There’s fridge treats to make with the kids, like tiffin and rocky road. Plus, puds made with summer berries, ice cream cakes and a few easy festive desserts.

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Seville orange and ginger pie

Sweet pie recipes

Seville orange and ginger pie

Seville oranges are made for more than just marmalade. Their distinctive sour bitterness and floral taste is great in desserts,...

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Mango-misu

Mango dessert recipes

Mango-misu

“This dessert takes the main elements of a classic tiramisu – mascarpone, boozy zabaglione and sponge fingers – but swaps...

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Fennel seed and orange cheesecake

Baking recipes

Fennel seed and orange cheesecake

Fennel and orange is a classic combination in savoury dishes, but it’s just as good in a sweet setting –...

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Orange and ginger cake trifle

Trifle recipes

Orange and ginger cake trifle

Orange trifle makes a glorious Christmas dessert. Orange jelly is topped with ginger cake, white choc pannacotta and an unapologetically...

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Pear and butterscotch cheesecake

Pear recipes

Pear and butterscotch cheesecake

Combine perfectly ripe pears with rich cream cheese filling and salty butterscotch sauce to make this incredible pear cheesecake. Recipe...

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Tiramisu mess

Tiramisu recipes

Tiramisu mess

A heavenly mash-up of two dessert classics: Eton mess and tiramisu. This tiramisu mess is speedy enough for a midweek...

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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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Raspberry and white chocolate Rice Krispie bars

Easy baking recipes to make with kids

Raspberry and white chocolate Rice Krispie bars

Children will love these gooey white chocolate and raspberry Rice Krispie bars – but if you end up snaffling them,...

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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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Michel Roux Jr’s Îles flottantes

Dinner party dessert recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s Îles flottantes

You’re in for a treat with this classic dessert which sees a perfect custard, topped with meringues then covered in...

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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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Chilled chocolate soufflés with salted almond praline

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...

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Chai hot chocolate with spiced waffle dippers

No-bake desserts

Chai hot chocolate with spiced waffle dippers

For a fun and easy dessert with a difference, serve cups of rich and aromatic chai hot chocolate with golden...

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Terry’s Chocolate Orange cream pie

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 ...

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Sherry trifle with praline and orange custard

Trifle recipes

Sherry trifle with praline and orange custard

Our stunning sherry trifle is topped with orange scented custard, a billowing layer of cream and praline shards. Some crafty...

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Chocolate and pistachio tiffin

Christmas chocolate recipes

Chocolate and pistachio tiffin

Our rich chocolate and pistachio tiffin is filled with nuts, dried fruit and biscuits and topped with a thick layer...

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