No-churn Irish coffee ice cream with hazelnut and chocolate biscuits
I find that no-churn ice creams can taste too sweet so I made this one pretty punchy. The alcohol dilutes the sweetness of the condensed milk and the coffee gives it an intense depth and strength in flavour
Try our no-churn Irish coffee ice cream with hazelnut and chocolate biscuits, then check out our our Baileys ice cream, spiced coffee kulfi, iced coffee, iced latte and iced caramel coffee. For another coffee-flavoured dessert, try our espresso martini cake pops. Cook, preserver, baker and author Cherie Denham says: "To truly understand Irish food you need to cook in simplicity, shaped by the land and sea, and passed down through generations. It’s not about fancy techniques or elaborate dishes, it’s about honest, comforting, down-to-earth food made with care and shared with others. "I was brought up on a farm, nestled in County Tyrone in rural N Ireland. My Mummy, Aunties and Grannies cooked with what they had to hand: potatoes pulled from the garden, wild berries gathered from the hedgerows, soda bread fresh from the oven and homemade butter. The press was stocked with homemade jellies and jams made from crab apples and rosehips, damsons, blackberries and strawberries. "The flavours are clean and comforting, and the ingredients aren’t trendy, they’re traditional. Creamy dairy from grass-fed cows, tender lamb, wild Atlantic seafood and earthy root veg. I often went to the local market with mummy on a Wednesday after school if we ran out of vegetables. She’d buy a huge sack of potatoes, a bag of carrots and a few swedes or turnips, as they were called, still all with mud on them. Apples and rhubarb were very popular, and used predominantly to make tarts. Bramley apples have a Protected Geographical Indication in County Armagh, which is affectionately known as The Orchard County. "To cook here is to respect the seasons and surroundings – it’s warming the teapot before pouring the first cup, baking something sweet and welcoming for when guests are due, and always sending them home with a loaf of fresh bread, jar of jam or tin of biscuits. It’s food that brings people together, whether it’s a Sunday dinner, bowl of stew at the kitchen table or cup of tea and soda bread in your hand. Eating and drinking in Ireland is welcoming, unpretentious and full of warmth – whether it’s a pint of Guinness in the local pub or oysters by the sea, the experience is always the same, rooted in place, people and tradition." Recipes extracted from The Irish Kitchen by Cherie Denham (£30, Montgomery Press). Photographs: Andrew Montgomery. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. No-churn Irish coffee ice cream with hazelnut and chocolate biscuits recipe
This is called a skillet cake as it’s made in a cast-iron skillet pan but it can be easily made in a cake tin if you prefer. The batter can be reused across the seasons with peaches, rhubarb or summer berries
Try our plum, hazelnut and polenta skillet cake, then discover plum cake, blackberry cake, fig cake, pear cake, plum jam, plum crumble and more plum recipes. Plum, hazelnut and polenta skillet cake recipe
These are the ultimate fudgy chocolate brownies. The trick to getting that gorgeous gooey centre is to slightly under-bake the brownies and then pop them in the fridge to stop the cooking process
Try our chocolate cherry brownies, then discover vegan brownies, chocolate orange brownies and Oreo brownies, or try these chocolate dessert recipes. You can serve these brownies chilled or let them come to room temperature, which is my favourite way to enjoy them. I find they have the best flavour and texture like that. Chocolate cherry brownies
This flourless cake is rich, indulgent and perfect for after dinner. The cake puffs up then falls after baking, creating a delicious fudgy texture. We’ve given it a seasonal makeover, piling it high with chestnut cream, borrowed from the classic Alpine dessert
Try our chocolate truffle cake, then discover chocolate fudge cake, chocolate birthday cake, salted caramel chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake and vegan chocolate cake. Chocolate truffle cake recipe
Everything tastes better with lemon and cardamom, especially if it is sweet. These are signature flavours of our region. Enjoy with a cup of tea or Syrian coffee
Try our lemon cardamom cake, then discover lemon cake, lemon polenta cake, lemon drizzle cake, olive oil cake and lemon and poppy seed cake. Lemon cardamom cake recipe
Small balls of bread dough baked together as a pull-apart loaf, coated in a sticky caramel glaze... perfect for sharing with friends over the Christmas holidays
Try Edd Kimber's sticky toffee monkey bread, then discover his devil's food cake, lemon and lime tart, brown butter blueberry and oat milk chocolate blondies or black and white tahini cookies. Baker, author and first ever Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber says: "Monkey bread is most commonly made in a bundt and make it in all manner of different bakeware. Personally I love making desserts in a cast-iron frying pan so that they’re served straight from the oven. But let’s back up, what is monkey bread? At its simplest it’s small balls of bread dough baked together as a pull-apart loaf, coated in a sticky caramel glaze. In this version this glorious dish is combined with sticky toffee pudding to make something spectacular. To ensure this is as sticky and saucy as the dessert, I make this dish a little differently than the classic method. The caramel-esque brown sugar sauce is not just added to the cast-iron pan and baked with the bread dough – half is reserved and added after baking, giving it a more generous level of sauciness, akin to a sticky toffee. Now you could of course serve the dessert as is but a drizzle of cream or custard would never go amiss." Sticky toffee monkey bread recipe
This French cake is so called because the thinly sliced apples meld together in the batter to make the body of the cake and almost disappear
Try our invisible apple cake, then discover Dorset apple cake, spiced toffee apple traybake, cinnamon, pecan and apple crumble bars and toffee apple brioche and butter pudding. How to make our invisible apple cake... View Green Video on the source website Invisible apple cake recipe
Impress guests over the festive season with our best Christmas baking ideas, from classic mince pies, stollen and Christmas fruit cake to decorated cookies
Looking for the best indulgent Christmas baking recipes? We've got everything from Christmas cookies to classic mince pies, Baileys chocolate tiffin to Christmas cupcakes, plus a crowd-pleasing white chocolate Christmas cake to treat yourself and loved ones during the festive season. We've also got plenty more indulgent Christmas pudding and dessert recipes to serve to your family and friends during the holidays. For quick and easy festive entertaining, check out our no-cook Christmas entertaining ideas, or for fun bakes which mash up festive flavours, check out our Christmas mash-up recipes. Get the big day off to a delicious start with our Christmas breakfast ideas and if you're looking for last-minute present ideas for the foodie in your life, our homemade edible Christmas gifts are sure to bring a smile to their face. Best Christmas baking ideas Bûche de Noël Serve this bûche de noël for a Christmas dessert showpiece. This festive log features layers of chocolate sponge, chantilly cream and chocolate buttercream. Cinnamon biscuits These crisp iced biscuits are flavoured with warming cinnamon and ginger spices. They are sure to fill your kitchen with enticing festive aromas. Buttermint madeleines Edd Kimber reimagines the nostalgic flavour of Murray Mints in these festive madeleines, made with browned butter and finished with a smooth white chocolate shell – perfect for afternoon tea. Classic mince pies It's just not Christmas without a mince pie. Making your own shortcrust pastry is easy, and investing in decent shop-bought mincemeat makes all the difference. Make-ahead Christmas cake Get ahead for Christmas by baking this classic festive fruit cake, covered in marzipan and fondant icing. With gentle spices, citrus flavours and ginger wine, this easy bake is full of flavour and sure to impress a crowd. Classic stollen This gently spiced, festive bake is bursting with dried fruit and marzipan. A great homemade gift or afternoon pick-me-up. Baileys cake A real showstopper of a cake, this three-tiered beauty is all dark chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream. It's perfect for an impressive Christmas dessert. Vegan gingerbread men Enjoy some festive nostalgia with a batch of vegan gingerbread men. They're easy to bake and fun to decorate. Stollen bites Make these pretty stollen bites for a fun Christmas baking project – you can use any mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries, sour cherries or apricots. Gingerbread cupcakes These moreish spiced cupcakes are great fun to make over the festive season for the whole family. Vegan Christmas cake Everyone will enjoy a slice of this Christmas cake, which can be baked and matured up to eight weeks before Christmas. Feed the cake weekly with your choice of brandy, rum or whisky for extra moisture and a warming flavour. Stollen buns The marzipan and dried fruit in stollen are quintessential Christmas flavours, reworked here into a snowball-like bun by London's Fortitude Bakehouse. Gluten-free chocolate fudge cake Turn your hand to baking this festive chocolate fudge cake this Christmas, which just happens to be gluten free. Cozonac Bake this sweet Christmas bread from Prestige Patisserie in Tottenham this Christmas. It’s studded with raisins, nuts, chocolate and Turkish delight and infused with rum. Pistachio and cherry nougat pandoro Cut corners by assembling this impressive festive centrepiece with shop-bought pandoro – it’s a bake which will get everyone in the festive spirit. Gingerbread pie Bake this glorious gingerbread pie, showcasing a blend of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, for a Christmas bake that’s designed to impress. Chocolate panettone We've given this sweet Italian bread a decadent twist with dark chocolate – the perfect treat to serve visitors over the festive season. Tiramis-czhoux tower You can guarantee friends and family haven’t come across this hybrid before, where balls of choux pastry are stuffed with coffee-drenched ladyfingers and boozy pastry cream. Christmas lamingtons Give lamingtons a festive makeover in this recipe from Morny Bakehouse, with white chocolate icing, a cherry yuzu jam centre and a buttercream crown. Christmas pavlova Individual pavlovas are filled with caramelised pineapple, topped with vanilla-infused cream and finished with a passionfruit coulis. This is a truly showstopping dessert by Covent Garden restaurant, Ave Mario. Christmas tart Fill a shop-bought tart case with brandy-soaked dried fruit and two types of almond for an effortless festive dessert, best eaten with brandy butter. Pandoro semifreddo This easy yet standout pandoro recipe is sure to bring the wow factor to any Christmas table. The chocolate and amaretto semifreddo is all encased in an Italian pandoro bread and topped with a crown of crunchy pistachios. Ecclefechan tarts A must-try alternative to festive mince pies, flavoured with very strong tea, grape molasses and brown butter. Christmas crumble Expand your Christmas repertoire with this festive take on your fave pud. Use up left-over mincemeat – jarred or homemade – for extra flavour. Lebkuchen Honey-sweetened German treats spiced with cinnamon and ginger, lebkuchen are famously festive biscuits. Bake a batch this winter to really get into the Christmas market spirit. Vegan raspberry and lemon trifle Impress your guests with this classic layered dessert. The easy homemade custard uses vanilla-flavoured soya milk and gives a traditional flavour and colour to the custard. Caribbean rum cake This decadent and boozy cake from Caribbean chef Keshia Sakarah is fed with spiced rum and traditionally served during the festive season. Panforte This Italian dessert is popular during the festive season. Chewy, nutty and sweet, it's packed with pistachios, almonds and dried fruits. Florentines A great little Christmas treat to bake at home. Hang them from ribbons as an edible Christmas tree decoration or stack them on a plate and enjoy with a comforting cup of tea over the festive season. Christmas fudge Check out this festive gingerbread fudge that takes just a few minutes to prepare. You can easily double the recipe to make two batches, so you have plenty for gifting. Christmas biscuits Looking for a foodie festive activity to do with children? Our spiced Christmas biscuits make perfect edible decorations to hang from your tree or mantle. You can leave them out for Santa or wrap them up as a gift, the possibilities are endless! Rum and raisin cake Stir up this make-ahead Christmas cake with a spiced, boozy twist and your kitchen will be filled with alluring, festive smells. Chocolate yule log Need a show-stopping dessert recipe to impress guests over the Christmas period? Check out our indulgent festive yule log with a boozy Baileys cream and crunchy hazelnut brittle, the perfect festive bake. Baileys chocolate tiffin Looking for an easy edible gift to give friends over the festive season? Check out these indulgent chocolate tiffins with our favourite Christmas drink in solid chocolate form. You don’t have to include the edible glitter but it does give added bling. Check out our other Baileys recipes here. Christmas cupcakes Looking for Christmas treats to bake? Soak up the cuteness of our melted chocolate snowmen cupcakes. These easy-to-make cupcakes are great fun to bake with the whole family and make for quick and easy Christmas party food. Street cart soft pretzels Soft yet slightly chewy, with a dark golden skin from being boiled before baking, these pretzels are slow-fermented for a richly flavoured dough. Finish with fat crystals of salt. Indonesian pandan, raspberry and white chocolate blondies Pandan and raspberries give a colourful and festive edge to these blondies, while the tartness offsets the sweet white chocolate perfectly. White snowball cake Need a show-stopping cake to serve family and friends over the festive season? Check out our indulgent white chocolate Christmas cake recipe. It might not be snowing outside, but one bite of this cake and you'll feel like you're in a winter wonderland. Filled with coconut and covered in white chocolate, it's sweet and indulgent. Sour cherry stollen bars Looking for Christmas treats to bake? Jazz up your stollen this Christmas with our easy sour cherry flavoured bars. The ingredients list may look lengthy but it’s all about building up the textures and flavours to make this the most moreish bar ever – way better than regular stollen. Check out our best cherry recipes here. Snowball madeleines Give the English madeleine a festive spin by infusing with the flavours of a classic snowball cocktail. After Eight cake This showstopping cake is a glorious combination of chocolate and mint that makes an excellent dessert for a festive party. White chocolate cranberry cheesecake blondies Make your blondies extra special with a festive sprinkling of cranberry flavour and a swirl of decadent cheesecake filling. White Christmas cake Want a show-stopping easy Christmas bake? Check out our super light vanilla cake, an easy alternative to serve on Christmas Day in place of a normal fruit cake. In order to keep the colour as white as possible, use a very light-coloured butter such as Lurpak or keep beating the butter until it lightens in colour. Looking for other show-stopping cake recipes? Click here. Mexican chocoflan This festive flan cake, featuring chocolate, caramel and cinnamon, is known as 'flan imposible' and combines two popular Mexican desserts. Black cake Make this classic Caribbean as a Christmas cake alternative – featuring port, dark rum and dried fruits, it's rich and decadent (and amazing at Christmas). Black forest gateau Turn the clock back with our nostalgic black forest cake with a modern twist. Christmas rocky road Traditional digestives are swapped for ginger biscuits, whilst cranberries and pistachios add some festive colour in this crowd-pleasing Christmas rocky road. Whisky crumble mince pies We've added a splash of booze and morello cherries to this classic Christmas treat and topped with buttery crumble for extra indulgence. Moldavian layered pie with hemp cream Traditionally made on Christmas Eve in Eastern Romania, this pie sees layers of flatbread soaked in a honey syrup and spread with a hemp seed filling. Rum and almond fruit cake Want an easy fruit cake with no fuss? Impress your guests this Christmas and jazz up your cake with rum and a simple almond buttercream. Make it now or save the recipe to whip up an easy Christmas baking idea. Nepali spiced fruit and nut tart Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger give this nutty tart a real festive edge. With a kick of spiced rum, it's a grown-up dessert that's perfect for Christmas. Baileys truffles Treat someone special this Christmas with these melt-in-the-mouth chocolate truffles with a boozy kick from Baileys cream. Gluten-free mince pies Christmas baking, gluten-free style. These boozy mince pies with meringue tops don't compromise on flavour or texture, plus they look impressive, too. Boozy mincemeat pie Want a boozy pie to feed a crowd over the festive season? Our elegant recipe turns the humble mince pie into a fantastic Christmas dessert. Use shop-bought shortcrust pastry and a good-quality mincemeat to save time. Finish with a dusting of silvery icing sugar. Click here for other exciting sweet pie recipes... Chocolate-dipped honeycomb Looking for easy edible gifts for Christmas treats to bake at home? Ready in 20 minutes, our quick and super fun honeycomb recipe is dipped in dark, milk and white chocolate, the perfect Christmas treat for someone with a sweet tooth. Try one of our other edible gift ideas here... Russian honey cake Check out our impressive Russian cake recipe with moreish burnt-honey icing. This layer cake takes a bit of effort to make but it's the perfect cake to show off to friends and family for any special occasion over the festive season. This Russian honey cake recipe is created by original GBBO winner and expert baker Edd Kimber. Baileys fudge Homemade fudge is a great little sweet treat for Christmas. Perfect with coffee to finish off a meal or as an energy booster, it keeps for up to a month in an airtight container. Plus we've got an easy how-to video and it only requires 4 ingredients, the perfect festive bake. Spiced rum bamkuchen Present this show-stopping dessert on Christmas Day for an impressive festive bake, packed with golden marzipan and dark rum. Slice it open to reveal the many layers which will wow your guests. It might take a bit of time to prepare, but it's worth the effort! Try more of our boozy cake and bakes here. Clementine yoghurt cake Move over Christmas fruit cake, our gluten free festive clementine cake is in town and it's zesty and super moist. Slice it up and watch everyone come running for a piece of this fruity and sweet, yogurty deliciousness. Mini Viennese mince pies How do you make mini mince pies taste even better? Add even more buttery goodness with a Viennese swirl biscuit topping, zesty oranges and boozy amaretto of course! Cranberry and ginger tiffin Make this simple, indulgent tiffin to treat someone you love this Christmas. You can swap the white chocolate for dark or milk – go for the recipient’s favourite. The cranberry and ginger flavours really lift the buttery biscuit. Ready in only 30 minutes. Gingerbread Advent cookies Looking for fun Christmas baking ideas? Make your own edible Advent calendar with our quick and easy gingerbread cookie recipe. The kids can eat them one day at a time or all at once! We have more biscuit recipes here. White chocolate roulade with Baileys Treat your loved ones to a great dessert with this luxurious festive bake made with white chocolate and Baileys. It's easy to make and requires very little effort – prepare it next time you host a festive dinner party. Chocolate, hazelnut and cinnamon kugelhupf Kugelhupf is a light Christmas cake similar to brioche or baba and is popular in central Europe. This version is made with chocolate, hazelnut and cinnamon, a great alternative to the traditional British Christmas cake recipe. Plus, it's easy to make, too. Christmas muffins These tangerine and marzipan muffins are easy to make and ready in under an hour – serve with an afternoon cup of tea or for an indulgent festive breakfast treat.
Christmas isn't complete without a Christmas pudding, trifle or yule log. We have plenty of delicious Christmas desserts to make ahead for the festive season
Looking for the best Christmas dessert recipes? We've got everything from traditional Christmas pudding and Christmas trifle to an indulgent chocolate tart and a classic Christmas yule log. We also have plenty of Christmas baking ideas to make ahead for your Christmas desserts, including Christmas cookies recipes. For fun desserts which mash up festive flavours, check out our Christmas mash-up recipes. Try our Christmas desserts recipes below, or treat everyone to one of our homemade edible gift recipes. After, take a look at our festive entertaining ideas for more inspiration and then discover our best Christmas cake decoration ideas. For a beautiful backdrop to offset your new creations, discover our Christmas table ideas. Best Christmas dessert ideas Christmas Yule log Need a show-stopping dessert for over the Christmas period? Check out our indulgent festive yule log with a boozy Baileys cream and crunchy hazelnut brittle. Christmas crumble Expand your Christmas repertoire with this festive take on your fave pud. Use up left-over mincemeat – jarred or homemade – for extra flavour. Eggnog cheesecake Eggnog is baker Edd Kimber’s ultimate festive tipple, and here he turns it into his dream dessert – a creamy, spiced cheesecake with a gingernut base and a whipped honey crème fraîche topping. Chocolate and clementine torte End your Christmas feast on a high with this indulgent chocolate and clementine torte. Rich, zesty and utterly irresistible – your guests won’t be able to say no. Mulled wine cherry pavlova Easily adapted to whatever flavours take your fancy, pavlovas are also great for preparing ahead. This one is topped with mulled wine cherries for festive flavour. Marmalade and ginger fool These marmalade and ginger fools bring a cosy hit of autumn-winter flavour, with tangy orange, fiery ginger and creamy yogurt topped with crunchy gingernuts. Swedish baked rice pudding A Swedish Christmas Eve classic that’s easy to make ahead and tastes just as good the next day. Don’t forget the hidden almond – legend says whoever finds it will have good luck for the year. Baileys ice cream This no-churn ice cream is perfect as an accompaniment for your Christmas puds, and requires just four ingredients to make. Gingerbread cupcakes These moreish spiced cupcakes are great fun to make over the festive season for the whole family. Rum truffles Get into the festive spirit with a batch of these homemade rum truffles decorated by hand – they make great last-minute gifts. Classic Christmas trifle Want a Christmas trifle recipe with a boozy twist? This indulgent sherry trifle uses Amaretti biscuits for a lovely texture and flavour. It's a perfect way to conclude your Christmas day meal. We've got plenty of boozy cakes and bakes too. Stollen bites Make these pretty stollen bites for a fun Christmas baking project – you can use any mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries, sour cherries or apricots. Bûche de Noël Serve this bûche de noël for a Christmas dessert showpiece. This festive log features layers of chocolate sponge, chantilly cream and chocolate buttercream. Classic mince pies It's not Christmas without a mince pie. Making your own shortcrust pastry is easy and investing in decent shop-bought mincemeat makes all the difference. Christmas tart Fill a shop-bought tart case with brandy-soaked dried fruit and two types of almond for an effortless festive dessert, best eaten with brandy butter. Classic Christmas cake Sometimes, you can't beat a classic. Feed a crowd with this gently spiced fruit cake, enveloped in layers of smooth marzipan and fondant icing. The zingy flavours of ginger and orange balance perfectly with the richness of the sponge. Raspberry trifle fridge cake All the flavours of trifle but in a layered no-bake cake. This is a great one to make ahead as it needs overnight setting. Christmas fudge Check out this festive gingerbread fudge that takes just a few minutes to prepare. You can easily double the recipe to make two batches, so you have plenty for gifting. Vegan raspberry and lemon trifle Impress your guests with this classic layered dessert. The easy homemade custard uses vanilla-flavoured soya milk and gives a traditional flavour and colour to the custard. Panettone and clementine tiramisu Layers of coffee-soaked panettone, candied peel, Cointreau mascarpone and cocoa powder make for a showstopping dessert that's perfect for Christmas Day. Vegan Christmas cake Everyone will enjoy a slice of this Christmas cake, which can be baked and matured up to eight weeks before Christmas. Feed the cake weekly with your choice of brandy, rum or whisky for extra moisture and a warming flavour. Vegan gingerbread men Enjoy some festive nostalgia with a batch of vegan gingerbread men. They're easy to bake and fun to decorate. Pistachio and cherry nougat pandoro Check out this impressive festive centrepiece: a traditional Italian sweet bread is stuffed with a decadent ricotta, almond and amaretto filling and covered in meringue. Fruit and cream layer cake Panettone and pandoro have become popular Christmas gifts – if you’ve got one you haven’t used yet, give this effortless bake a try. Gingerbread pie A pie singing with festive flavours – check out this marshmallow-crowned version by Asa Naiditch of Blame Butter. Tiramis-choux tower Treat guests to this hybrid centrepiece – half profiterole, half tiramisu – with balls of choux pastry stuffed with coffee-drenched ladyfingers and boozy pastry cream. Christmas pavlova Those who don’t like Christmas pudding don’t have to miss out – serve this showstopping Christmas pavlova with a passionfruit coulis instead. Classic Christmas pudding If you are a festive dessert traditionalist, then look no further than our classic homemade Christmas pudding. You can make this luxurious fruity pud a couple of months ahead. Gluten-free chocolate fudge cake Recreate this impressive woodland-inspired cake from The Little House Dorset. Coated in ganache and then chocolate buttercream, it makes the perfect festive showstopper for a Christmas party. Cozonac Add this sweet Christmas bread, studded with raisins, nuts, chocolate and Turkish delight and infused with rum, to your festive dessert repertoire. Double chocolate and passion fruit tart Wow your party guests with this zingy tart – it’s unbelievably quick to make, thanks to a few ready-made ingredients, plus it's easy to prepare ahead of time. Panforte This Italian dessert is popular during the festive season. Chewy, nutty and sweet, it's packed with pistachios, almonds and dried fruits. Mexican chocoflan This festive flan cake, featuring chocolate, caramel and cinnamon, is known as 'flan imposible' and combines two popular Mexican desserts. Chocolate and hazelnut paris-brest An indulgent Nutella filling takes this impressive French patisserie to the next level. Serve over the festive season for a showstopping dessert. Croquembouche profiterole tower Want an impressive Christmas dessert to serve family and friends? Check out this show-stopping chocolate and hazelnut profiterole stack. With creamy Nutella filling and crunchy hazelnut brittle, this stunning recipe is the perfect end to a dinner. Check out our best choux pastry recipes and profiterole recipes. Black Forest pavlova Impress your family over the festive season with our stunning black forest meringue tower. This gorgeous Christmas dessert is filled with dark chocolate ganache, boozy cherries and mascarpone cream. Pure indulgence! Christmas cheesecake with chocolate sauce Not everyone loves Christmas pudding, but everyone's a fan of cheesecake! This festive take on a lemon cheesecake is sweet yet sharp. Pour the chocolate over just before you take it to the table for a glossy look. Butterscotch self-saucing pudding This rich pudding is best served with vanilla ice cream. It’s a very easy bake but looks impressive with its layers of soft sponge and sticky butterscotch sauce. Gingerbread bûche de Noël A beautiful rolled cake flavoured with warming ginger and cinnamon, Edd Kimber's bûche de Noël comes filled with a lemony Lotus Biscoff cream. Cranberry tart with cinnamon cream Fill a tart case with cranberry curd for the ultimate festive dessert this Christmas. Serve with sweet whipped cinnamon cream. Christmas pudding ice cream A clever way to use up left-over Christmas pudding – add it to ice cream! This four-ingredient, no-churn recipe also comes laced with brandy or rum – the perfect winter pud. Baileys tiramisu trifle Our stunning Christmas trifle recipe with boozy Baileys, chocolate swiss roll and lightly whipped cream with espresso makes for an impressive centrepiece at your festive feast. Chocolate and hazelnut millefeuille cake Sandwich crisp puff pastry circles together with homemade hazelnut ganache, then top with sweetened Frangelico whipped cream, crushed hazelnuts and a drizzle of warm Nutella for a decadent dessert. White chocolate Baileys aux merveilleux Aux merveilleux are a festive French treat – a simple affair of meringue discs sandwiched with a flavoured cream and rolled in chocolate shavings. Biscoff cheesecake Serve up to 16 decadent slices of this impressive Christmas Day dessert. Our indulgent Biscoff cheesecake recipe contains crunchy speculoos biscuits, creamy speculoos biscuit spread, and lightly whipped cream. Check out our best cheesecake recipes. No-bake chocolate tart with PX sherry Christmas puds need lots of chocolate, a healthy amount of alcohol and a lot of cream. Raisiny pedro ximénez sherry adds classic festive flavour to this delicious chocolate tart. It’s also a no-bake recipe so can be whipped up with little effort. Raspberry and Aperol baked alaska It might not be snowing outside, but with these edible snow balls it won't matter! Your Christmas guests will be amazed at the raspberry centre when you crack the meringue. They're worth the effort for the 'wows' and 'ooohhhs' alone. Click here for our best ever standout meringue recipes. Pavlova wreath If you're looking for a beautiful Christmas dessert but want minimal effort, give this cassis meringue wreath a go. Topped with cassis, cherries and mint, it's full of festive colours. It's great to feed a crowd as you can slice it into as many or as few pieces as necessary. Gingerbread trifle Add a hit of ginger to your English trifle this Christmas with these gingerbread trees. This creamy trifle with rum cardamom custard is the perfect sweet hit to finish your Christmas Day feast. Discover more trifle recipes Pandoro semifreddo Our easy yet standout semifreddo recipe with chocolate and amaretto encased in an Italian pandoro bread and topped with crunchy pistachios is the perfect dessert centre piece at a festive feast. Eggnog custard tart If you love egg custard tarts then you'll love Edd Kimber's Christmas inspired eggnog custard tart. Why not impress your guests with this dessert recipe, it may take a little time to make, but it's definitely worth it. Mulled wine winter puddings Looking for individual desserts that are easy to make? Check out our mini winter puddings with mulled wine for an easy individual Christmas dessert recipe. Sticky toffee Christmas pudding Sticky toffee pudding is a firm favourite with almost everyone. Adding ginger to the sponge adds even more warmth and spice, which everyone enjoys at Christmas time. Plus, the toffee sauce is just as delicious eaten with a spoon on its own! Here are plenty of Christmas pudding recipes to try Sherry trifle cheesecake Impress guests during the festive season with this nostalgic pud with a modern twist. Chocolate and salted caramel ice-cream bombe Why not make our impressive frozen chocolate and ice cream dessert recipe? This easy chocolate bombe recipe uses chocolate Swiss roll cake and Maltesers for extra indulgence and crunch, an easy Christmas day dessert. Check out more of our indulgent dessert recipes Christmas rocky road Too full for a big dessert after your Christmas lunch? Snack on these beautiful bite-sized chocolate treats instead. Traditional digestives are swapped for ginger biscuits, whilst cranberries and pistachios add some festive colour. Nougat terrine with caramel A Christmas dessert for all your sweet-toothed friends. It's full of cranberries, pistachios and candied peel...all the flavours of Christmas. It can be made in advance so it's one less thing to worry about over the festive season. Salted caramel chocolate fondants Our most indulgent, most beautiful chocolate fondant yet... just look at it ooze! These chocolate fondants make an impressive Christmas day dessert. You can buy the salted caramel sauce for a quick fix. Check out our best chocolate pudding recipes Baileys tiramisu Got leftover Bailey's from the Christmas festivities? Make this tiramisu recipe with creamy Baileys, soft sponge fingers, strong coffee and sweet almond liqueur... an easy Baileys dessert to indulge in over the festive period. We have many more Baileys recipes Espresso panna cotta Check out our recipe for silky smooth espresso panna cotta. This dessert is an ideal way to end your Christmas Day indulgence, it's gluten-free and looks impressive. Click the link for more impressive gluten free recipes Black forest cheesecakes Cheesecake makes the best Christmas dessert. These black forest cheesecake bombs are fun and original. If you're looking for something different to serve after turkey and roasties, make a few of these. Diners will love the cherry surprise in the centre. Vegan sticky toffee pudding Let warming spices and a rich toffee sauce (made with homemade cashew cream) do the talking with this vegan sticky toffee pudding recipe. Ginger ice cream bombes If you're looking for a sophisticated yet fun dessert for Christmas Day, look no further. They use ginger biscuits, stem ginger and crystallised ginger meaning they're warm and spicy. They're quick to make so won't take away from preparing the turkey! Check out our best ginger recipes here. White chocolate roulade with Baileys Treat your loved ones to a great Baileys dessert with this luxurious festive bake made with white chocolate and Baileys. It's easy to make and requires very little effort, prepare it next time you're hosting. Discover more roulade recipes Salted caramel and chocolate tart Everyone deserves some luxury at Christmas time and this salted caramel and chocolate tart recipe is the ultimate treat. Children will love it, but with the addition of sea salt flakes, adults will be obsessed with it too! If you love chocolate, click the link for more chocolate tart recipes Gluten-free mince pies Just because you're gluten free doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the Christmas fun. These boozy mince pies don't compromise on flavour or texture, and they look impressive. Clementine yoghurt cake This delicate clementine cake is picture-perfect and great for sharing. The yogurt keeps the sponge deliciously squidgy and the fruity flavours are a guaranteed hit. Sour cherry stollen bars Want an easy but impressive stollen recipe? This ingredients list may look lengthy but it’s all about building up the textures and flavours to make this the most moreish bar ever – way better than regular stollen.
Check out our favourite trifle recipes for year-round easy entertaining – from a classic sherry to rich chocolate and even a Dubai chocolate trifle
Looking for the most impressive trifle recipe? We have plenty of twists on the classic trifle for an impressive summer dessert or a wintry festive showstopper. Our summer trifles use seasonal ingredients such as strawberries and peaches to festive showstoppers like sherry trifles, chocolate trifle and gingerbread flavour. Plus we have plenty of other sweet treats to choose from including our decadent chocolate recipes and indulgent cheesecake ideas. For more festive sweet treats, discover our Christmas desserts and Christmas baking recipes. Best trifle recipes Classic trifle Want a Christmas trifle recipe with a boozy twist? This indulgent sherry trifle uses Amaretti biscuits for a lovely texture and flavour. It's a perfect way to conclude your Christmas day meal. Baileys tiramisu trifle Our stunning Christmas trifle recipe with boozy Baileys, chocolate swiss roll and lightly whipped cream with espresso makes for an impressive centrepiece at your festive feast. Sherry trifle Want a classic family dessert recipe with a twist? Make our easy trifle recipe with boozy sherry. Dubai chocolate trifle Layer a chocolate Swiss roll, pour over amaretto and top with custard and pistachio cream to make a trifle inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar – it takes just 35 minutes. Raspberry trifle fridge cake All the flavours of trifle but in a layered no-bake cake. This is a great one to make ahead as it needs overnight setting. Lemon trifle Try this zesty spin on a classic for an impressive centrepiece at a feast. Vegan raspberry and lemon trifle Impress your guests with this classic layered dessert. The easy homemade custard uses vanilla-flavoured soya milk and gives a traditional flavour and colour to the custard. Mascarpone raspberry trifle terrine Impress your festive guests with our beautiful mascarpone trifle with juicy raspberries – it’s easy to slice and easy to make. It will keep for up to three days in the fridge, so you can make it ahead of Christmas day. Chocolate trifle Rich dark chocolate custard and hazelnut liqueur takes this trifle to chocolatey new heights – the ultimate Christmas dessert for chocolate lovers. Gingerbread trifle Add a hit of ginger to your English trifle this Christmas with these gingerbread trees. This creamy trifle with rum cardamom custard is the perfect sweet hit to finish your Christmas Day feast. Sour cherry trifle with almonds Dazzle your guests with the perfect Christmas day dessert – a trifle featuring irresistible layers of vanilla-flecked custard cream, sherry-soaked sponge, toasted almonds, and sour cherries. Sherry trifle cheesecake Impress guests during the festive season with this nostalgic pud with a modern twist. More cheesecake recipes to try here... Blood orange and amaretti trifles Need an easy yet impressive dessert for guests at your next festive dinner party? Try these quick individual trifle recipes with amaretti and blood orange. Clementine and prosecco trifle This boozy trifle recipe with clementines is a worthy dessert for all your festive gatherings. Our easy trifle is a great, modern twist on a traditional trifle. Freeze the egg whites until you want to make the prosecco sabayon. Winter berry trifle Want an easy berry trifle recipe for winter? Our impressive trifle pudding is an easy winter berry dessert recipe. Check out our collection of best ever fruity puddings for more inspiration. Stem ginger trifle Want to mix up your classic trifle recipe? Add ginger cake for an easy Christmas trifle recipe with a twist. This ginger cake trifle is an easy spiced grown-up dessert ready in 30 minutes. Check out more of our ginger recipes here... Cherry crunch trifle These individual chocolate cherry trifles make the best individual pudding to try over the festive seas0n. More cherry recipes here... White forest trifle Need a stylish Christmas dessert to make during the festive season? Ready in only 30 minutes, our fruity trifle will become a crowd favourite in no time. Raspberry trifle This impressive trifle, with sherry-soaked scones, juicy raspberries and silky clotted cream custard, couldn't be simpler to put together. A perfect, sunshiny dessert for a crowd. Strawberry trifle The easiest, quickest trifle recipe for summer: made with Madeira cake and strawberries. Topped with custard and cream, these individual pots make a perfect pudding. Peach and raspberry trifle Peaches and raspberries make the best fruit trifles. Shop-bought cake makes this classic pud so easy and individual desserts always look impressive. Summer fruit trifle Want an easy summer dessert? Check out this show-stopping trifle recipe with chocolate, strawberry and vanilla ice cream, this easy trifle recipe is a technicolour trip back in time. We've got plenty more strawberry recipes here too.
Baking without the burnout: 25 slow, mindful desserts for lazy weekends
Embrace the slower pace, let the aromas fill your kitchen and enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade bakes with these comforting sweet recipes
There’s nothing like the gentle pace of a long weekend to inspire a spot of baking. Whether you’re looking for a rewarding, slow project to fill a lazy afternoon or a simple bake to brighten your next teatime break, these recipes offer something for every mood and moment. From buttery French pastries and classic British bakes to inventive twists on global favourites, each bake promises comfort, satisfaction and a moment of calm in the kitchen. Browse our ultimate collection of baking recipes for more inspiration, or take a look at our rich chocolate desserts, sweet traybakes and indulgent puddings. Slow, mindful desserts for lazy weekends Buttermint madeleines Bake a batch of Edd Kimber's buttermint madeleines for a dainty teatime treat. Browned butter gives these little cakes a toasty, warm note, finished with a white chocolate shell for extra indulgence. Ideal for sharing with friends over a pot of tea. Coffee loaf cake A rich coffee cake topped with creamy vanilla latte icing, this loaf is perfect for a mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up. It’s simple to make and guaranteed to lift your spirits. Pain au chocolat Treat yourself to the ultimate French bake by making classic pains au chocolat at home. This buttery, rich, and crisp pastry is a true weekend project — perfect for when you have time to enjoy the process. Serve fresh from the oven with a mug of tea or coffee for a taste of Paris in your own kitchen. Brown butter, walnut and caramelised white chocolate cookies Toasted walnuts and caramelised white chocolate take these cookies to a new level. The technique of browning the butter and nuts gives a fantastic toasted flavour throughout. These cookies are a brilliant treat for sharing over a hot drink. Spiced baked quince with walnut crumble Quince benefits from long, slow cooking, and this spiced baked quince with walnut crumble is the perfect example. The fruit becomes tender and sweet, topped with a nutty crumble for a warming, comforting dessert — just the thing for a slow-paced weekend. Brown butter miso treacle tart Transform a childhood favourite into a grown-up dessert with this treacle tart, enhanced by the umami flavours of brown butter and miso. The result is a beautifully balanced tart with depth and complexity — perfect for those who love to experiment. Steamed sponge pudding with custard Let the steamer work its magic with this classic, comforting sponge pudding. Made with golden syrup and hints of lemon and served with creamy custard, it’s a nostalgic pudding that’s perfect for a slow Sunday lunch. Bee sting cake with plum Seeking a mindful baking project to fill a quiet weekend? Turn your hand to this German-inspired cake, featuring a rich, yeasted sponge filled with vanilla cream and plum compote and topped with honeyed almonds. It’s a bake that takes time and care, making it ideal for a long and lazy weekend in the kitchen. Japanese strawberry mochi with azuki Strawberry mochi is a regular treat in Japan, and this version is filled with sweet azuki bean paste and a whole strawberry. They're pretty, chewy and a joy to make and eat — they're also perfect for impressing friends or family. New York cheesecake Elevate your baking skills with a classic, creamy New York cheesecake. This baked dessert is ideal for making ahead, making it a smart choice if you’re entertaining over the weekend. Take your time and enjoy the process — the result is a showstopper cheesecake that’s guaranteed to impress. Laminated milk bread For those who love a challenge, laminated milk bread is a weekend bake to savour. With two days needed for overnight chilling and proving, you’ll be rewarded with golden, puffy, buttery rolls with a croissant-like texture. A heavenly start to a weekend feast. Brown butter blueberry and oat milk chocolate blondies These naturally gluten-free blondies use oat flour for a dense, fudgy texture and are studded with blueberries and milk chocolate. They’re easy to make and ideal for a quick sweet fix over the weekend. Chocolate and clementine torte Make the most of clementine season with this rich and decadent torte, finished with thick swirls of Cointreau cream. It makes a sophisticated end to a dinner party or simply a special weekend treat. Peanut butter pie with a cinnamon cereal crust This peanut butter cream pie is unashamedly gluttonous, featuring a crunchy cinnamon cereal crust. It’s one of those comforting creations for those who love a little extra in their pudding — perfect for serving at a gathering or simply treating yourself. Cekodok pisang (banana fritters with cinnamon sugar) A popular street food snack in Malaysia, these banana fritters are a clever way to use up very ripe bananas. Coated in cinnamon sugar, these vegan treats are surprisingly quick and easy to make, perfect for a spontaneous weekend snack. Panela loaf cake Panela, a rich, treacly sugar from Central and South America, brings a deep, rum-laced flavour to this loaf cake. Every bite is packed with warmth, making it an appealing bake for a chilled weekend. Venetian apple cake This light Genoise sponge, layered with tender apples and a hint of rosemary, is perfect with a morning coffee or a leisurely afternoon treat. It’s a gentle bake that brings a touch of Italian elegance to your table. Lemon drizzle muffins Looking for a quick treat to enjoy with your cuppa? These lemon drizzle muffins are ideal for elevenses, an afternoon snack or even breakfast. A trio of lemon — curd, zest and juice — gives them their zingy character. Quick to make and full of tangy flavour, they make a cheerful way to brighten dreary weekends. Triple chocolate chip cookies For a simple yet supremely satisfying bake, try these triple chocolate chip cookies. Combining dark, milk and white chocolate, they’re easy to make and deliver maximum reward. Freshly baked cookies are one of life’s greatest pleasures, and just the ticket for a cosy teatime pick-me-up. Classic crème brûlée Fancy getting stuck into a fun kitchen project? Learn how to make the ultimate crème brûlée. Breaking through the crunchy caramel top to reveal a velvety, vanilla-infused custard is a moment worth savouring, making this classic French dessert well worth the leisurely effort. Japanese fluffy cheesecake This Japanese dessert, similar to a chiffon cake, is wonderfully light and melts in your mouth. Take your time and enjoy the delicate process — once complete, it makes a beautiful match with a matcha latte or traditional English tea. Gata with apricots and nuts Armenian gata is a bread-like cake that’s as salty as it is sweet. Filled with apricots and nuts, it’s a hearty bake that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones, or simply enjoy a slice with your morning coffee. Caramelised apple and brown butter cheesecake bars These bars are inspired by the comforting flavours of apple crumble, reimagined with a brown butter crumble and thick cheesecake layer. Gently spiced and packed with caramelised apples, they’re perfect for autumnal weekends or whenever you crave a little extra cosiness. Pistachio and raspberry tiramisu Give the traditional Italian layered dessert a fruity, modern twist with this pistachio and raspberry tiramisu. It’s a fresh and vibrant pudding, ideal for sharing at a leisurely gathering or as a centrepiece for a dinner party. Mauritian coconut flan Bring a taste of Mauritius to your table with this classic coconut flan. It combines the creamy richness of coconut milk with the sweet depth of caramel. This dessert is simple to prepare but needs time to chill, making it perfect for a relaxed weekend.
10 quick desserts ready in under 30 minutes
These quick dessert recipes are perfect for effortless entertaining or a speedy sweet fix, from creamy no-churn ice cream to silky no-bake cheesecakes
Try these quick dessert recipes, then find more inspiration for dessert recipes, including easy pudding recipes and individual dessert recipes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party and want to finish on a high, or simply fancy something sweet, these effortless desserts deliver maximum impact with minimal fuss. They look impressive, taste incredible and come together in no time – no one will guess just how easy they were to make. Your secret’s safe with us. 10 quick dessert recipes Classic no-bake cheesecake This no-bake cheesecake is a brilliant all-rounder – perfect for dressing up with whatever fruit is in season. It serves up to eight, making it ideal for a dinner party centrepiece, but it also keeps well for up to five days so that you can enjoy a slice (or two) throughout the week. Honey and lime ice cream Turn the last of your honey jar into something special with this five-ingredient honey and lime ice cream. The set honey gives it a second life, adding natural sweetness and a subtle floral flavour that’s too good to waste. Lemon fool This five-ingredient lemon fool is as simple as it is elegant. Whip double cream with sugar, then fold through greek yogurt and lemon curd for a light, zesty finish. Spoon into glasses and serve with buttery shortbread for an easy yet impressive dessert – everyone will be glad they’ve got their own. Chocolate affogato Give ice cream an upgrade with this quick homemade affogato. Our chocolate twist combines dark chocolate, espresso and good-quality chocolate gelato for a rich, sophisticated finish. Ready in just five minutes it’s ideal for a quick sweet hit or to impress your partner at the end of a romantic meal. Chocolate pudding with passion fruit Round off your dinner party with this rich chocolate pudding topped with fresh passion fruit. The sharp, tangy fruit cuts through the creamy chocolate for a perfectly balanced finish that feels luxurious. Spiced Christmas biscuits Get the family together for a bit of festive baking with these spiced Christmas biscuits. They’re quick to make – just 25 minutes to bake and ice – and simple enough to keep things fun. Enjoy them with a cuppa once cooled, or thread with ribbon and hang on the tree for a homemade touch. Raspberry, malt and milk chocolate cheesecake pots Serve up this creamy, no-cook dessert layered with malt, milk chocolate and fresh raspberries. Ready in just 15 minutes, it can be easily scaled up or down to suit your guests. Keep things interesting by switching up the biscuit base – try digestives, bourbons or Hobnobs for your own twist. Black forest trifle Impress your guests with this luxurious chocolate cherry trifle, made using a shop-bought swiss roll and your favourite biscuits for ease. It’s ready in under 30 minutes, yet it looks like you’ve gone to much more effort. Prefer a classic touch? Swap the cherry jam for a layer of jelly and chill until set. Oreo mug cake Did you know that heating Oreos with milk creates a rich, fudgy mug cake in just three minutes? It tastes just like a chocolate fudge cake – soft, gooey and ultra-satisfying. The perfect single-serve treat for when you need a quick pick-me-up. Marmalade and ginger fool These marmalade and ginger fools make a brilliant 15-minute dessert, full of comforting winter flavours from orange and gingernut biscuits. Using shop-bought marmalade and biscuits keeps things simple, but if you fancy taking it up a notch, try making your own marmalade and ginger shortbread for an extra-special touch.
Eggnog is baker Edd Kimber's favourite festive tipple. In this recipe, the spiced, creamy drink is transformed into his all-time favourite cheesecake
Try Edd Kimber's eggnog cheesecake, then try his devil's food cake, lemon and lime tart, brown butter blueberry and oat milk chocolate blondies or black and white tahini cookies. Eggnog cheesecake recipe
This Swedish Christmas Eve classic is simple to prepare in advance and tastes just as good the next day. Don’t forget the almond – whoever finds it is said to win good fortune for the year
Try Sebastian's Swedish baked rice pudding, then discover cardamom rice pudding, classic rice pudding and Spanish rice pudding. Swedish baked rice pudding recipe
To get that buttery flavour into these madeleines, the butter is browned for toasty, warm notes. The madeleines are then finished with a white chocolate shell
Try Edd Kimber's buttermint madeleines, then try his devil's food cake, lemon and lime tart, brown butter blueberry and oat milk chocolate blondies or black and white tahini cookies. Buttermint madeleines recipe
Inspired by the flavours of the viral chocolate bar, this is a rich, decadent crowd-pleaser
Try our Dubai chocolate trifle, then check out our summer fruit trifle, lemon trifle, chocolate trifle, black forest trifle and more of the best trifle recipes. For another summery dessert, try our summer pudding. Dubai chocolate trifle recipe
Bake these biscuits, sandwiched together with a gooey layer of jam – the textures balance carefully on the line between beautifully crumbly and deliciously melty
Try Evie Harbury's linzer cookies (Linecke cukrovi), then discover raspberry and pistachio linzer tart, cereal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, shortbread, empire biscuits and more easy cookie recipes. Recipes extracted from My Bohemian Kitchen by Evie Harbury (£20, Murdoch Books). Photographs: Ola O Smit. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Linzer cookies (Linecke cukrovi) recipe
A Christmas favourite reimagined into a fancy tart
Try our chocolate orange tart, then check out our salted caramel and chocolate tart, chocolate and peanut caramel tart, salted caramel chocolate cake, salted caramel cheesecake, chocolate torte and more chocolate dessert recipes. Chocolate orange tart recipe
Smashed honeycomb and Baileys butterscotch sundae
The butterscotch sauce for this sundae can be adapted to suit whatever spirit or liqueur you prefer – whisky, amaretto and dark rum are all great
Try our smashed honeycomb and Baileys butterscotch sundae, then discover our sticky toffee sundae, strawberry sundae, ice cream cake and more ice cream recipes. Smashed honeycomb and Baileys butterscotch sundae recipe
Easily adapted to whatever flavours take your fancy, pavlovas are also great for preparing ahead. This one is topped with mulled wine cherries for festive flavour
Try Edd Kimber's mulled wine cherry pavlova, then try his devil's food cake, lemon and lime tart, brown butter blueberry and oat milk chocolate blondies or black and white tahini cookies. Mulled wine cherry pavlova recipe
Our white chocolate fudge cake is quick and easy to make, looks fantastic and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser
Try our white chocolate cake recipe then check out our chocolate fudge cake, chocolate birthday cake and easy chocolate cake. Our easy white chocolate fudge cake is covered with American-style whipped white frosting, which is lighter than a ganache or buttercream.
This rich indulgent tart uses a clever cheat for a crunchy, nutty crust
Try our crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart, then discover our best chocolate recipes, salted caramel chocolate cake and best chocolate tarts. A retro no-cook tart that is easy to pull together. It’s very rich so serve in thin slices – great for feeding a crowd. Crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart recipe
This classic flan combines the creamy richness of coconut milk with the sweet depth of caramel
Try Shelina's Mauritian coconut flan, then discover Spanish flan with orange & cinnamon, Mexican flan (flan mexicano), or leche flan. Shelina says, "Growing up, flan was a constant on the table at every Mauritian gathering. It didn’t matter if it was a birthday, family Sunday lunch or just a regular dinner, there would always be a flan cooling in someone’s fridge, ready to be turned out with that beautiful golden caramel top. For me this coconut flan is more than just a dessert, it’s a nostalgic reminder of home, family and tradition. My mum used to make it all the time using simple storecupboard ingredients and, no matter what else was served, it was always the flan everyone looked forward to. Whether you’re hosting or just want a taste of the island, this recipe will transport you straight to Mauritius." Mauritian coconut flan recipe
Brown butter, walnut and caramelised white chocolate cookies
This technique of toasting the nuts in butter creates a fantastic toasted nut flavour that you can taste through the whole cookie
Try our brown butter, walnut and caramelised white chocolate cookies, then discover more cookie recipes, such as our classic chocolate chip cookies, triple chocolate chip cookies, healthy cookies and our edible cookie dough. The dough needs to rest overnight before baking, so plan accordingly. These cookies freeze well – once formed into balls, put in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to three months. Brown butter, walnut and caramelised white chocolate cookies recipe
Autumn fruit salad with pomegranate dressing
Serve this salad as part of a weekend brunch alongside some thick Greek yogurt and nutty, seedy granola for crunch
Try our autumn fruit salad with pomegranate dressing, then check out our watermelon salad, blueberry smoothie and granola bowls and our collection of healthy fruit recipes. Autumn fruit salad with pomegranate dressing recipe