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Irish apple tart

This recipe is based on the apple pie that chef Richard Corrigan's mother used to make every St Patrick's Day

Author: Richard Corrigan

Malt chocolate ice cream

All the flavours of a gorgeous mug of malty cocoa, combined into a delicious ice cream

Author: Barney Desmazery

Tangerine curd ice cream with marshmallow meringues

A light and refreshing dessert that melds the fluffiness of meringue with the tartness of tangerine curd

Author: Gary Rhodes

Jam roly poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Author: Good Food team

Pâté à bombe

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

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Spotted dick

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

Author: Valerie Barrett

The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding

This deliciously light bread & butter pud tastes just as indulgent as the original, but with a third of the fat

Author: Angela Nilsen

Molten toffee puddings

If you love chocolate fondants, this sticky toffee version hides an irresistible melting centre - serve warm with ice cream

Author: James Martin

Spiced plum & blackberry crumble

Showcase fruit in a piping hot, oat-topped crumble delicately flavoured with cinnamon and star anise

Author: Good Food team

Dark mocha torte

Try this rich torte as part of a selection of mini chocolate desserts - or assiete

Author: Good Food team

Peanut butter parfait with cherry compote

This light and sumptuous frozen dessert bar by Jason Atherton is technically tricky but worth it for the stunning finish

Author: Jason Atherton

Crunchy custard baked apples

Top your oven cooked apples with oaty, nutty granola for a hearty yet healthy pud

Author: Cassie Best

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

Jam roly poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Author: Good Food team

Jewelled mince pies

Step up the quality of your mince pies with this melt-in-the-mouth recipe

Author: Good Food team

Jam roly poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Author: Good Food team

Luscious lemon pudding with summer berries

You'll have most of the ingredients for this sumptuous pudding in your cupboard and fridge already. A great recipe for kids to help with

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Elderflower & raspberry jelly

A delicate dessert bursting with berry fruit flavours, subtle floral notes and the sparkling fizz of Prosecco

Author: Mat Follas

Churros

Try a fresh spin on doughnuts by piping them Spanish-style and serving with a thick and indulgent homemade dark chocolate sauce.

Author: Sarah Cook

Vanilla custard

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

Author: John Torode

Coffee semifreddo

This elegant dessert is easy to slice straight from the freezer

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Peanut butter parfait with cherry compote

This light and sumptuous frozen dessert bar by Jason Atherton is technically tricky but worth it for the stunning finish

Author: Jason Atherton

Banana maple towers

A smart, low fat dessert to impress your guests

Author: Good Food team

Vanilla jellies with apricot & raspberry compote

This panna cotta-style dessert reminds Mary Cadogan of the milk lollies she enjoyed as a girl

Author: Mary Cadogan

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

Hot chocolate soufflé

Gordon Ramsay creates melt-in-the-mouth soufflés to impress a crowd

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Author: Sarah Cook

Clotted cream & ginger ice cream

This tangy ice cream is perfect for your ice cream maker but just as easy by hand

Author: Good Food team

Golden syrup dumplings

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

Author: John Torode

Poached apricots with rosewater

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

Author: Good Food team

Slow baked clotted cream rice pudding

Homemade rice pudding with your own quick raspberry jam is the ultimate in comfort food

Author: James Martin

Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping - a bit like a Florentine biscuit

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Pâté à bombe

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

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Warm honey cup puddings

Serve these classic make-ahead Greek desserts with a scoop of quick homemade pistachio ice cream

Author: Jane Hornby

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

Stem ginger & squash steamed pudding

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

Author: Good Food team

Hot chocolate soufflé

Gordon Ramsay creates melt-in-the-mouth soufflés to impress a crowd

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Sticky sultana pudding

A super-speedy fruit sponge that's cooked in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes - serve with hot custard or golden syrup

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Easy treacle sponge

A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom

Author: Sarah Cook

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

Baked apples with prunes, cinnamon & ginger

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

Author: James Martin

Banana & rum tatins

Gordon Ramsay takes tarte tatins - the classic French upside-down fruit tart - to new heights

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Cinnamon ice cream

Infuse ice cream with a double-hit of cinnamon - grinding your own spices is worth the extra effort

Author: Orlando Murrin

Hazelnut meringues with hazelnut praline & chocolate sauce

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Author: Good Food team

Chilli chocolate cookies

A big pile of spiced double chocolate chip biscuits next to a tub of ice cream is an easy way to feed a crowd

Author: Good Food team

Fromage frais mousse with strawberry sauce

This low-fat dessert has a wonderfully light and airy texture, and it's suitable for vegetarians too

Author: Mary Cadogan

Lemon panna cotta with blackberries & honey madeleines

Creamy panna cotta, plump British blackberries and warm honey madeleines make a special dessert with very little effort

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Easy Christmas pudding

A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

Author: Good Food team

White chocolate crème brûlée

Serve this super-creamy chocolate dessert on its own, or as part of an 'assiete' of mini chocolate puddings

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Author: Angela Nilsen