Baked raspberry & bramble trifle with Drambuie

A wonderful Scottish pudding based loosely on the traditional trifle, with the added twist of a layer of baked custard

Simnel cherry tart

This teatime treat is a cross between a fruity spring-like Simnel cake and a Bakewell tart – great with a cuppa

Homemade cornettos

A summer’s day isn’t complete without an ice cream – try this homemade version of a childhood favourite

Festive baked Alaska

This gloriously squidgy hot and cold ice cream bombe with meringue uses up leftover Christmas cake

Lemon & raspberry baskets

With just five ingredients, this is a great little pud to have up your sleeve when you’re in a hurry

Festive fruit & spice decoration

Decorating a simple iced cake with herbs, spices, nuts and fruit works to great effect and is especially easy for beginners to try

Blancmange bunny on green jelly grass

Set creamy homemade jelly in a retro rabbit mould and present on a playful lime ‘grass’ – a kids’ party classic

Passion fruit trifle

A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)

Peanut butter brownies

Two of our favourite things – peanut butter and brownies – combine to make these irresistible treats

Banana & walnut loaf

This homely and wholesome cake is also light and moist, with the natural sweetness of sticky bananas and the warm toastiness of nuts

Caramel sauce

This classic sauce uses only three ingredients. Drizzle around chocolate puddings or over your favourite ice cream

White choc & cardamom mousses

These sophisticated mousses are a breeze to make and a great dinner party dessert