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Chocolate pear crisp

This delicious pud is lovely and rich, you'd never guess it contains zero saturated fat!

Author: Mary Cadogan

Cardamom meringue nests

Let your guests fill these sweetly spiced meringues at the table with our suggested flavoured creams

Author: Good Food team

Berry bake with passion fruit drizzle

A fruity family pud for summer - and the bonus is that it's low fat too

Author: Good Food team

Green tea frozen yogurt with sesame brittle shards

Frozen yogurt is really easy to make and lower in fat than ice cream. You can find 'matcha' green tea powder in healthfood stores

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Lychee & ginger sorbet

This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party

Author: Lulu Grimes

Angela's lighter chocolate tart

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture - but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

Author: Angela Nilsen

Citrus burst syllabub with almond heart cookies

Create a simple posset-like mousse of orange and lemon, and serve with your own nutty biscuits for dipping

Author: Good Food team

Caramel panettone pud

This sweet, rich and fragrant pudding will have you fighting over the last portion

Author: Ruth Watson

Strawberry cheesecakes

Spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen with this speedy, low-fat recipe - ideal if you want a lighter option at the end of your dinner party

Author: Good Food team

Juicy Lucy pudding

Look no further for a fruity dessert that's both delicious and nourishing

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: Sponge pudding & custard

Angela's pud has half the fat of the classic recipe, but all the flavour, with a layer of seasonal fruit

Author: Angela Nilsen

Oeufs au lait

Try these small vanilla puddings that are traditionally served in the Charente region of France - they'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 days

Author: Mary Cadogan

Mulled spiced pavlovas

Traditional flavours of cloves, spices and orange zest work scent these fabulous winter pavlovas topped with boozy mulled figs

Author: Maria Elia

Chocolate, raspberry & rose tart

Make this decadent pudding, with amaretti and bourbon biscuit base, ahead of time then decorate with Turkish delight and rose cream before serving

Author: Sarah Cook

Chocolate, salted caramel & banana mess

Swap the berries of an Eton mess with banana, and turn the traditional cream dessert into a banoffee-like treat

Author: Good Food team

Orange cranachan

This seasonal pud makes a delicious yet light ending to a hearty meal

Author: Good Food team

Crunchy spiced plums

Spice up your plums with this simple pud recipe perfect with lashings of custard

Author: Good Food team

Honeyed orange & grapefruit

Simple and healthy, this makes a lovely light dessert on its own or with pastries for a real treat

Author: Sarah Cook

Rice pudding & spiced plum bake

This seasonal twist on rice pudding would make a lovely alternative to a fruit crumble

Author: Good Food team

Apple tart 'Maman Blanc'

An elegant autumn dessert that's easy to prepare as the pastry case does not need to be pre-baked

Author: Raymond Blanc

Clementine & Grand Marnier semi freddos

These individual iced desserts have a citrus tang combined with a silky, creamy texture. You can make them up to 3 months in advance for an easy dinner party dessert

Author: Good Food team

Mango basil mousse with passion fruit

Gordon Ramsey adds a touch of the exotic with tropical fruits in this great mousse recipe

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Spiced meringues with coffee soaked prunes

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Lemon quark cheesecake

This light and luscious lemon cheesecake tastes as good as it looks

Author: Good Food team

Dark chocolate & prune mousse

A luscious dessert that's low in fat and sugar as only a small amount of chocolate is used

Author: Good Food team

Iced raspberry cranachan

Reader, Debbie Cleland, shares her version of this traditional Scottish dessert, served as an ice cream slice with raspberries, oats and an optional dash of whisky

Author: Good Food team

Choc peanut fondants with chocolate soil & cherries

Chocolate soil is a big restaurant trend at the moment - serve alongside your melting-middle pud for serious wow factor

Author: Sarah Cook

Plum & apple cobbler

A plum-filled pudding with a light, fluffy scone-like topping - perfect for after the Sunday roast

Author: Mary Cadogan

Salted caramel choc pots

Combining sweet and salty flavours really works when chocolate and toffee is involved - best served in individual portions

Author: Sarah Cook

Pears with speedy choc sauce

This super-quick pud is a crowd-pleaser - and is easily dressed up for grown-ups with a splash of Disaronno

Author: Good Food team

Blackberry queen of pudding pots

These puddings are a delicious way of using up wild summer fruits

Author: Barney Desmazery

Marjoram scented crème caramel with chilled rhubarb crumble

This stylish make-ahead dessert by Great British Menu's Glynn Purnell is the perfect way to end a sophisticated dinner party

Author: Good Food team

Cookie dough crumble

A simple dessert that will delight all the family.

Author: Good Food team

Mocha fondant puddings

With their molten, oozing centres, these puddings are guaranteed to impress.

Author: Good Food team

Patchwork orchard pie

Serve this lattice-topped, shortcrust pasty warm with custard - if you don't have quinces make up the weight with apples or pears

Author: Good Food team

Salted caramel banana tatins with crème fraîche ice cream

Combining on-trend salted caramel with a French classic makes for a stylish individual pudding that could grace any smart restaurant menu

Author: Good Food team

Nougat iced bombes

These little beauties do take a bit of time and effort to make. But it's worth it. They taste and look amazing

Author: Mary Cadogan

Easter puddings

These cute oven-steamed puds with nutmeg custard are almost like blonde Christmas puddings

Author: Good Food team

Berry crumble pots

This no-fuss pud is great for using up any biscuits or fruit you have to hand

Author: Good Food team

Zabaglione trifle slice

This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each

Author: Angela Nilsen

Stem ginger & squash steamed pudding

The secret of Jodie Montgomery-Cranny's delicious gluten-free dessert is grated butternut squash

Author: Good Food team

Lemon curd pots

Try using rhubarb instead of chocolate to top off these zesty lemon desserts

Author: John Torode

Christmas mess

Take the classic summer Eton mess combo of cream and meringue and give it a festive twist with frozen mixed berries, cinnamon and blackcurrant liqueur

Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer

Tiramisu with honeycomb crunch

The perfect Valentine's dessert, best made ahead to give the flavours time to mingle

Author: James Martin

Banoffee splits

A simple pudding with a creamy and indulgent Mars Bar sauce, ready in just 10 minutes

Author: Barney Desmazery

Manuka honey cheesecake with raspberries

This fruity summer cheesecake can be part-prepared a day ahead

Author: James Martin

Iced raspberry & basil brûlées

Impress your friends with this interesting twist on a loved classic

Author: Barney Desmazery

Bramley Apple and Wensleydale Cobbler

This toothsome cobbler is best served piping hot from the oven.

Author: Ruth Watson

Warm apricot & almond pots

A speedy and low-fat pudding that's ready in mere minutes

Author: Good Food team

Eton mess trifle

Layer a quintessentially British pudding with sherry-steeped strawberries, meringue and cream then top with flaked almonds

Author: Cassie Best