Lighter gingerbread

This dark and sticky ginger cake is made healthier with naturally sweet dates, buttermilk and plenty of cinnamon and fresh ginger

Lighter Creamy vanilla rice pudding

Use semi-skimmed milk and half-fat crème fraîche to cut the calories and fat of this comforting childhood classic

Apple pie

Kids will love to help make and eat this comforting, classic fruity pudding with homemade shortcrust pastry

Salted caramel popcorn pots

Sweet and salty, this decadent dessert is served in individual pots, with a caramel puddle at the base and a creamy panna cotta topping

Fruit plait

Kids will love helping make this easy spiced dessert – similar to an apple and pear strudel, but with ready-rolled puff pastry instead of filo

Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Hot mocha puddings

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream for a rich, indulgent dessert

Chocolate orange tart

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Apricot & crème fraiche Eton mess

Jam jars are perfect for transporting this fruity dessert to your favourite picnic spot – crumble over meringues just before serving

Fruity Neapolitan lolly loaf

Fun for kids and adults alike, this fruity Neapolitan lolly loaf will turn heads at any dinner table