A sweet sign-off to a main meal, dessert is one of life’s great pleasures. Choose from options like fruity trifles, bright cakes and bakes, self-saucing puddings and more! See more Baking recipes.
This microwave fudge recipe is the ultimate edible gift. Packed with marshmallows, crunchy biscuits and cranberries, this sweet festive treat comes together in just 20 minutes. Cut it into squares and wrap up to gift to friends and family.
Make the most of your cooking apples and bake them up into a delicious crumble. A classically comforting British bake, it features juicy Bramleys and an oaty topping
Inspired by the flavours of Italy, this moist cake is full of zesty lemon, sweet cherries and almond notes
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert's healthy twist on classic doughnuts are great for when you're craving something sweet. The dough is made with yogurt and almonds then baked in the oven until golden. Serve with a fruity raspberry and chia seeds for dipping!
This easy, no-bake pear cheesecake is sure to be a Christmas crowd-pleaser
Bursting with blueberries, this luscious layer of frozen yogurt makes a heavenly snack
Delicious, healthy and super easy to make, these wholemeal muffins come out wonderfully moist, thanks to the addition of courgettes.
A festive bake that everyone can enjoy, these vegan scones are gluten-free and dairy-free. We love them served with a dollop of fruity compote and creamy coconut yogurt on the side.
Swapping flour for black beans in these squidgy brownies makes them totally gluten-free, so everyone can tuck in!
Creamy avocados are perfect for keeping this zesty cake super-moist – don't worry, it won't taste like avocado
A gluten-free, bite-sized bake inspired by the classic flavours of lemon meringue pie
"I chose this recipe because ghriba is simply the most iconic cookie," says Nargisse Benkabbou
Ghriba are soft almond cookies originating from Morocco. In this version, food writer Nargisse Benkabbou adds matcha for gentle earthiness and a beautiful green tone. If you're not a fan of matcha, try swapping it for a little orange blossom or rosewater for a floral flavour.
Got leftover mince pies from Christmas? Turn them into this indulgent cheesecake. The biscuit base is blended with crumbled mince pie pastry and a touch of brandy butter, then topped with velvety mincemeat cream. Finish with a scattering of nuts and serve as a festive dessert or at your New Year's Eve party.
Translated as 'half-frozen', Italian semifreddo has a distinctive frozen mousse-like texture, which makes a wonderfully indulgent Christmas dessert. This vegan-friendly version is made with just a handful of ingredients and is ideal for making ahead – just remove from the freezer 15 minutes before decorating and serving.
Have you ever seen such a stunning trifle? This special seasonal twist on a British classic will certainly give some wow factor to your Christmas desserts table.
This simple meringue recipe has the addition of roasted hazelnuts, which gives a lovely rich and buttery flavour. Served with a cheat's chocolate sauce, it makes an indulgent yet light Christmas dessert. Everyone round the table will be impressed with your homemade meringues!
Inspired by the flavours of a classic Black Forest gateau, this decadent cherry and chocolate roulade features an on-trend miso caramel. Perfect for your Christmas desserts table, everyone will want a slice of this showstopper!
These mince pie pops are almost too cute to eat – almost! Great for a baking project with the kids or a festive party food platter, they're simple to make and fun to eat. Bake and freeze a batch, ready for when you need them.
Crunchy apple, juicy pear and tart blackberries make these fruit kebabs a real autumn treat, especially when brushed with maple syrup and spiced with warming cinnamon
Ever wished your final dinner party course could be bundled together and sliced? This cheeseboard cheesecake, packed with ricotta, cheddar and Stilton, takes the biscuit!
This 5-ingredient vegan dessert turns the flavours of a Black Forest gateau into an easy-to-make parfait. It's simple, impressive and the perfect pudding to enjoy over the festive season.
This traditional chocolate yule log recipe, or Bûche de Noël, makes a deliciously indulgent Christmas dessert. The rich, chocolate sponge is rolled with a whipped Irish cream filling and covered in a boozy chocolate icing. The Swiss roll-style cake is then finished with crumbled chocolate 'bark' for a true log effect. Find out how to make yule log with our step-by-step recipe.
Rich and creamy chocolate mousse is an absolute classic dessert and our easy chocolate mousse recipe is suitable for all cooks, even beginners. Whip up the mousse with dark chocolate, eggs and a little butter and sugar, then allow to set overnight, before serving with whipped cream and chocolate shards, if you like.
This old-fashioned bread and butter pudding recipe is a British classic that's so simple and delicious – soft and buttery on the inside, with a crisp, golden topping. We've gone for traditional flavours, but if you're looking for a twist, why not swap the sultanas for currants or chopped, dried apricots? Or try swapping lemon zest for orange or spread coarse marmalade or berry jam over the buttered bread slices.
Try our nutty twist on the classic Christmas yule log! This delicious pistachio version makes a perfect festive baking project. A fluffy pistachio sponge is filled with indulgent salted chocolate ganache, then smoothed over with silky pistachio buttercream. It's a great Christmas Day dessert option - or enjoy a slice with a cuppa in front of your favourite festive film.
Kids will love helping with this fun Christmassy bake. Decorate the chocolate shortbread-style biscuits with snowmen to hang on your tree, or wrap and give as edible gifts.
Sticky toffee pudding is an all time family favourite and it just got better with this gluten-free version
Originating for South Africa, malva pudding is filled with apricot jam and drizzled in syrup. We've given ours a festive twist with extra cinnamon and nutmeg. Try as an alternative dessert idea for Christmas Day.
This easy Christmas biscuits recipe is a great family-friendly bake. Cut out a range of festive shapes from the spiced orange dough and get creative decorating with pretty coloured icing. You could even bake an extra batch of dough and freeze it for another baking and decorating session. Find out how to make Christmas biscuits for lots of festive fun!
Fancy making your own Christmas pudding this year? This classic steamed Christmas pudding recipe is rich, fruity and totally worth the effort. Get ahead and make it up to 6 weeks before serving, so you can let the flavours mature. Serve with a dollop of brand butter, cream or custard for a deliciously decadent festive dessert. Find out how to make Christmas pudding with our tried-and-tested recipe.
These fruity muffins are the perfect teatime bake or lunchbox snack. They're light, luscious and gluten-free, so suitable for coeliac diets. Bake a batch for the freezer and you'll always have a treat to hand!
Make this gluten-free lemon drizzle cake recipe (made using gluten-free flour and ground almonds), studded with poppyseeds and finished with a drizzle of tangy lemon icing, for an easy afternoon tea bake.