Autumn desserts

Delicious crumbles, melt-in-the-mouth puddings and fruity tarts, make the most of this season's best with our flavoursome dessert recipes.

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These quick and simple mug cakes are made all the more special by sweet and fragrant Conference pears

Five-minute chocolate and pear mug cakes

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We’ve given classic crumble a grown-up spin with a nutty topping and spiced custard

Apple and berry crumble

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This deliciously fruity dessert is a great way to enjoy the season’s juiciest plums

Baked plum and coconut crisp

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If you're looking for the perfect excuse to practise your pastry skills, then look no further than this pretty fig tart recipe

Baked fig and custard tart

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A pretty autumn tart, topped with deliciously sharp blackberries, fresh mint and a drizzle of dark chocolate

Blackberry filo tart

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This indulgent dessert makes a stunning end to a dinner party and is best served warm with plenty of custard. Caramelised pears are layered on the bottom of your cake tin and topped with rich chocolate mixture for decadent results. You can use tinned pears

Chocolate and pear upside-down cake

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Give classic bread and butter pudding a makeover with this gently spiced cinnamon version.

Spiced brioche bread and butter pudding

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An indulgent variation on the classic tarte tatin with juicy plums, marzipan and toasted flaked almonds

Plum and almond tarte tatin

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This vegan apple crumble recipe is dairy- and gluten-free, and packed with tart Bramley apples, warming cinnamon and juicy sultanas.

Free-from apple crumble

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This delicious sweet pie filled with soft and juicy berries is the perfect Autumnal dessert. Simple to make, using only six key ingredients, you'll be tucking in to this berry nice pie, with a dollop of cream, before you know it.

Autumnal fruit pie

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Bakewell tart

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This fragrant almond tart is a classic British dessert and true family favourite. This traditional Bakewell tart recipe includes buttery homemade pastry with a thick layer of raspberry jam and a soft frangipane topping.

Serves 12
40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook
485 calories

Rice pudding

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A baked rice pudding is the ultimate nostalgic comfort food. Rich and creamy with a golden top, it's simple cooking at its best. The basic recipe is incredibly easy to make – just mix and bake, then enjoy on its own or add your own toppings.

Serves 4
125 mins
257 calories

Classic chocolate mousse

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Creamy chocolate mousse is an absolute classic, and this indulgent gluten-free dessert recipe is so easy to follow.

Serves 4
15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook, plus overnight setting
287 calories

Free-from apple crumble

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This vegan apple crumble recipe is dairy- and gluten-free, and packed with tart Bramley apples, warming cinnamon and juicy sultanas.

Serves 8
15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook
321 calories

Classic apple tarte tatin

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If you have a glut of apples and aren't sure what to do with them, then give this delicious dessert a go. With just six ingredients and using ready rolled puff pastry, it's a classic for good reason.

Serves 4
60 mins
491 calories

Sam's 'secretly easy' choc Key lime pie

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Sam couldn't believe how simple this choc Key lime pie recipe is – with no need to bake thanks to the Carnation condensed milk

Serves 12
25 mins to prepare, plus 1-2 hrs chilling
405 calories

Corn flake tart

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This nostalgic classic brings back fond school-dinner memories in all the best ways. The traditional corn flake tart has been updated with a sticky, golden Crunchy Nut corn flake topping for an extra boost of flavour, layered on top of sweet strawberry jam

Serves 8
20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook, plus chilling
482 calories

Salted caramel lava cookies

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Serve these cookies freshly baked and still warm to truly experience the gooeyness of the caramel centres and the deliciousness of the melt-in-the-mouth chocolate chips.

Serves 16
10 mins to prepare and 16-18 mins to cook
280 calories

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