Lemon & lavender fondant fancies

Elegant sponge squares that are petite and pretty as a picture – impress with light flavours and silky butter icing

Caramel & orange mousses

This festive dessert makes the perfect end to a buffet party, and it can be made ahead too

Chilled strawberry & Pimm’s zabaglione

Zabaglione with English twist

Cherry & almond cake

Not just for Easter, this delicious cake makes a good centrepiece all year round

Baked figs & goat’s cheese with radicchio

A fresh, seasonal starter that’s simple to make and looks pretty on the plate

Blueberry soured cream cake with cheesecake frosting

The blueberries in this recipe will burst in your mouth as you bite into your slice. The cake is delicious with a cup of tea, or served as an impressive dessert

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

Red velvet choc-cherry cupcakes

Very cherry chocolate sponges dotted with fruit and topped with creamy frosting – perfect for a cake sale

Upside-down peaches & cream cake

Upside-down cakes make a great tea party centrepiece. This peachy Victorian sponge is definitely no exception

Creamy rice pudding with stewed plums

Give your guests a nostalgic hit with this nursery pudding of the highest order