Feed a crowd by serving a big bowl of fruity, creamy syllabub with biscuits and get everyone to dig in
Author: Jeremy Lee
The uplifting zing of lemon zest cuts through the richness of this creamy and comforting classic
Author: Good Food team
Treat your guests to a sophisticated tangy tart with crisp, patisserie pastry and a creamy filling
Author: Mary Cadogan
Reach into your storecupboard and freezer to create this sumptuous ice cream medley with salted peanuts, biscuits and caramel
Author: Sarah Cook
Use ready-made custard in these tropical desserts, for all the 'wow' factor but less of the effort
Author: James Martin
During the winter months, rich, creamy hazelnut is a particularly good flavour for ice cream
Author: Emma Lewis
Impress your guests with Gordon Ramsay's intensely flavoured fruit purée topped with yogurt and shavings of iced fruit granita
Author: Gordon Ramsay
This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget
Use frozen berries to make this scrumptious slump any time of year
Traditional toffee bananas are deep-fried, but this is a lighter version, served with caramel sauce
Author: Ching-He Huang
A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce- a Great British tradition with retro charm
Author: Barney Desmazery
Great as an easy dessert for Sunday lunch, then use for breakfasts and midweek puds
A delicious combination of sweet, rich quince purée in an almond pastry case
This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut
Author: Raymond Blanc
A simple, classic low-fat pudding to use up seasonal Bramleys
This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort - frangipane flavours complement sugar plums
Author: Sara Buenfeld
A big tray of glistening sugared plums is the perfect way to welcome in the winter months
Citrussy and sweet with a little bit of heat, this new twist on berries with balsamic and pepper is best served with cream
Author: Jane Hornby
This elegant dessert is easy to slice straight from the freezer
Try this tropical treat when you want to end a meal on a sweet note without too much effort or too many calories
These little puds look deceptively sweet, but they contain a sponge bursting with berries and the sauce is deliciously tangy
A refreshing and colourful dinner party desert
Round off Sunday lunch with this comforting and fruity recipe - you might find it hard to leave the table...
These amaretti-style biscuits use minimal flour and have a light airy finish, fit to accompany desserts and drinks
Take the stress out of entertaining with this sophisticated, make-ahead dessert
A traditional creamy pudding with delicious fruit compote stirred through - a quick and indulgent dessert
These individual desserts are deliciously naughty, so make plenty or you might have a fight on your hands when it comes to seconds
Cook your strawberries into a jam-like silky sauce then serve with scrummy drop scones and ice cream
Fluffy stewed apples paired with juicy blackberries makes a comforting autumnal pudding
Author: Gregg Wallace
This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert
This freeze-ahead dinner party dessert has real wow-factor, so all that's left for you to do on the night is present it in stunning style
Bake peaches, nectarines and apricots in Italian Marsala wine, honey and butter and serve warm with ice cream
This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer
Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover
Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer
Golden syrup dumplings are an indulgent Australian speciality - perfect served with custard
Author: John Torode
Use lemon, lime or grapefruit in this squidgy baked dessert - a simple and nostalgic family pud
This mixture, from Gordon Ramsay, makes a great base for a variety of mousses and other desserts
With flavours straight from Thailand, this is a wonderfully fresh way to end a celebratory meal
You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert
John Torode's simple vanilla custard is a must-have indulgent addition to any pudding
Not a dessert for the faint-hearted, these pudding pots are pure liquid chocolate - with a dash of coffee and brandy
These edible bowls will turn your dinner party dessert into something really impressive - fill with ice cream or your favourite pud
Author: Cassie Best
Grind up nuts to work into a crispy, shortcrust pastry then bake a countryside fruit pie with ginger and sultanas
This twist on baked Alaska looks simply stunning - and the dark chocolate and orange flavours are just as good. Try it for Christmas, Hogmanay or New Year
Author: Nick Nairn
Sugar-sweet chunks of molten marzipan harmonise with sharp fruity plums in this autumn tart
Those on a gluten-free diet need not miss out on indulgent sponge desserts thanks to some clever swaps
These elegant make-ahead desserts are ideal for a stress-free finale to a smart dinner
This stunning make-ahead dessert is a stress-free way of wowing your guests
Gordon Ramsay's tips make this elegant dessert a sure winner
A rich and creamy baked cheesecake that makes a great dinner party dessert