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Gooseberry & elderflower fool

Feed a crowd by serving a big bowl of fruity, creamy syllabub with biscuits and get everyone to dig in

Author: Jeremy Lee

Baked lemon & vanilla rice pudding

The uplifting zing of lemon zest cuts through the richness of this creamy and comforting classic

Author: Good Food team

Lime curd tarts with summer berries

Treat your guests to a sophisticated tangy tart with crisp, patisserie pastry and a creamy filling

Author: Mary Cadogan

Nutty caramel & choc sundaes

Reach into your storecupboard and freezer to create this sumptuous ice cream medley with salted peanuts, biscuits and caramel

Author: Sarah Cook

Passion fruit soufflés with passion fruit sauce

Use ready-made custard in these tropical desserts, for all the 'wow' factor but less of the effort

Author: James Martin

Hazelnut gelato with rich chocolate sauce

During the winter months, rich, creamy hazelnut is a particularly good flavour for ice cream

Author: Emma Lewis

Caramelised pineapple compotes

Impress your guests with Gordon Ramsay's intensely flavoured fruit purée topped with yogurt and shavings of iced fruit granita

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Poached pears in spiced tea

This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget

Author: Good Food team

Berry slump

Use frozen berries to make this scrumptious slump any time of year

Author: Good Food team

Toffee & sesame bananas

Traditional toffee bananas are deep-fried, but this is a lighter version, served with caramel sauce

Author: Ching-He Huang

Schooldays treacle sponge

A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce- a Great British tradition with retro charm

Author: Barney Desmazery

Apple, pear & cherry compote

Great as an easy dessert for Sunday lunch, then use for breakfasts and midweek puds

Author: Good Food team

Quince crumble tart

A delicious combination of sweet, rich quince purée in an almond pastry case

Author: Good Food team

Baked apples with Calvados sauce

This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut

Author: Raymond Blanc

Baked apples with prunes, cinnamon & ginger

A simple, classic low-fat pudding to use up seasonal Bramleys

Author: James Martin

Plum & almond pastry

This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort - frangipane flavours complement sugar plums

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Sugar plums

A big tray of glistening sugared plums is the perfect way to welcome in the winter months

Author: Good Food team

Strawberries with lime & long pepper syrup

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

Coffee semifreddo

This elegant dessert is easy to slice straight from the freezer

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Spiced glazed pineapple with cinnamon fromage frais

Try this tropical treat when you want to end a meal on a sweet note without too much effort or too many calories

Author: Good Food team

Little blueberry puddings with lemon curd sauce

These little puds look deceptively sweet, but they contain a sponge bursting with berries and the sauce is deliciously tangy

Author: Sarah Cook

Summer berry terrine

A refreshing and colourful dinner party desert

Author: Good Food team

Raspberry & redcurrant cobbler

Round off Sunday lunch with this comforting and fruity recipe - you might find it hard to leave the table...

Author: Good Food team

Almond biscuits

These amaretti-style biscuits use minimal flour and have a light airy finish, fit to accompany desserts and drinks

Author: Jeremy Lee

Vanilla panna cotta with caramelised orange

Take the stress out of entertaining with this sophisticated, make-ahead dessert

Author: James Martin

Rhubarb & ginger syllabub

A traditional creamy pudding with delicious fruit compote stirred through - a quick and indulgent dessert

Author: James Martin

Rum & raisin puddings

These individual desserts are deliciously naughty, so make plenty or you might have a fight on your hands when it comes to seconds

Author: Good Food team

Strawberry compote with sugared drop scones

Cook your strawberries into a jam-like silky sauce then serve with scrummy drop scones and ice cream

Author: Good Food team

Apple & blackberry Charlotte

Fluffy stewed apples paired with juicy blackberries makes a comforting autumnal pudding

Author: Gregg Wallace

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Author: Good Food team

Frozen banana & praline parfait

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

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Roasted stone fruits

Bake peaches, nectarines and apricots in Italian Marsala wine, honey and butter and serve warm with ice cream

Author: Sarah Cook

Easy gooseberry cobbler

This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer

Author: Good Food team

Mini banoffee pies

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

Golden syrup dumplings are an indulgent Australian speciality - perfect served with custard

Author: John Torode

School days citrus pudding

Use lemon, lime or grapefruit in this squidgy baked dessert - a simple and nostalgic family pud

Author: James Martin

Pâté à bombe

This mixture, from Gordon Ramsay, makes a great base for a variety of mousses and other desserts

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Sticky coconut rice, mango & passion fruit

With flavours straight from Thailand, this is a wonderfully fresh way to end a celebratory meal

Author: Raymond Blanc

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Vanilla custard

John Torode's simple vanilla custard is a must-have indulgent addition to any pudding

Author: John Torode

Chocolate soup

Not a dessert for the faint-hearted, these pudding pots are pure liquid chocolate - with a dash of coffee and brandy

Author: Barney Desmazery

Chocolate balloon bowls

These edible bowls will turn your dinner party dessert into something really impressive - fill with ice cream or your favourite pud

Author: Cassie Best

Apple & ginger pie with walnut pastry

Grind up nuts to work into a crispy, shortcrust pastry then bake a countryside fruit pie with ginger and sultanas

Author: John Torode

Chocolate orange bombe Alaska with hot chocolate sauce

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

Plum & marzipan tart tatin

Sugar-sweet chunks of molten marzipan harmonise with sharp fruity plums in this autumn tart

Author: Mary Cadogan

Self saucing chocolate pudding

Those on a gluten-free diet need not miss out on indulgent sponge desserts thanks to some clever swaps

Author: Sarah Cook

Passion fruit & coconut panna cotta

These elegant make-ahead desserts are ideal for a stress-free finale to a smart dinner

Author: Barney Desmazery

Summer berry & lime jellies

This stunning make-ahead dessert is a stress-free way of wowing your guests

Author: James Martin

Gordon's chocolate velvet

Gordon Ramsay's tips make this elegant dessert a sure winner

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Baked raspberry & lemon cheesecake

A rich and creamy baked cheesecake that makes a great dinner party dessert

Author: Barney Desmazery