Sweet snowballs

An alternative to truffles, these chocolatey bitesize treats contain Maltesers, coconut, marshmallow, cranberries and rich tea biscuits – perfect for making with kids

Toasty banana muesli pots

This brilliant-value pud can also make a nutritious breakfast, just swap the chocolate for a drizzle of honey

Spiced hot choc

This light but creamy hot chocolate makes a comforting end to a cold winter evening

Pears with speedy choc sauce

This super-quick pud is a crowd-pleaser – and is easily dressed up for grown-ups with a splash of Disaronno

Cherry, choc & coconut tray bake

Keep these five ingredients in your storecupboard so you can whip up a tasty traybake when friends drop by unexpectedly

Inside-out Alaska

This delicious pudding can be thrown together at a moment's notice, and it's bound to be a hit with kids

Late night pepperoni & pea rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Great for an emergency meal as the ingredients of this spicy sausage recipe are likely to be in your cupboard

Banana & custard pots

These mini tiramisu-style desserts are a quick, no-cook treat to round off a family meal

Cappuccino tiramisu

Quick, easy and delicious

Raid-the-fridge rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Great for when all you have left in the fridge are the basics – bacon, mushrooms and a bit of cheese

Marmalade bar

A delicious loaf cake with the citrus tang of orange marmalade and a crunchy demerara topping

Spanish fig & almond balls

A festive version of Pan de
Higo, a dried fig cake that the Spanish traditionally eat with cheese and a drizzle of honey