Rhubarb & pear crumble

This has a lovely crunchy topping that tastes like flapjack, perfect comfort food

Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping – a bit like a Florentine biscuit

Sparkling lemon & amaretti ice

This decadent dessert with its creamy cheesecake flavour can be frozen complete with its topping, leaving you more time to spend with friends during the festive season

Raspberry & almond traybake

One mixture all whizzed in the food processor makes the base and topping for this bake

Swede & parsnip bake

A mixed mash of favourite winter root veg with a crispy herb topping, which can be chilled or frozen ahead

Spring onion & halloumi bruschetta with carrot & saffron salsa

An interesting new starter idea of fried cheese from Cyprus, crispy toasted sourdough bread and a carrot topping

Triple ginger cheesecake

A no-cook cheesecake, topped off with seasonal fruit, from Good Food reader Jacque Smith

Creamy lentil & spinach soup with bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A smooth, blended soup served with crispy bacon topping – a luxurious and warming bowl of goodness

White chocolate crème brûlée

Serve this super-creamy chocolate dessert on its own, or as part of an ‘assiete’ of mini chocolate puddings

Creamy porridge with spiced apple & cranberry

Stewed fruit in spiced compote sauce makes a great topping for a warming oat-pot on a chilly morning

Marmalade bar

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

Roasted tomato, mozzarella & rocket

Turn a slice of bread into something sophisticated with this colourful toast topping