Blackberry & apple mallow traybake

Dainty sponge bites packed with fruit and topped with crunchy almonds and a light meringue whirl

Sesame-crusted tofu with gingery noodles

Not sure what to do with tofu? Try coating it in sesame seeds, shallow frying and serving with a tasty Asian-style vegetable stir-fry

Frozen raspberry & white choc cheesecake

With its biscuit base and creamy topping, cheesecake is always a winner. This fruity frozen version is a perfect make-ahead dessert for entertaining

Fudgy chocolate squares

These deeply chocolatey squidgy sponge squares are gluten-free – try served as a dessert with ice cream

Peach Melba pots

A cheat’s dessert that takes the classic combo of peach and raspberries and serves them with a touch of cloves and almond biscuits

Spiced feta with watermelon salsa

Treat this salty Greek cheese a little differently by coating a chunk with cumin and coriander, then serving with a light and fruity salsa

Gnocchi with pancetta, spinach & Parmesan cream

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These versatile Italian dumplings take only minutes to cook- serve with a creamy cheese sauce, greens and bacon

Bellini granita

The fizzy peach cocktail is transformed into an Italian iced dessert

Chocolate, salted caramel & banana mess

Swap the berries of an Eton mess with banana, and turn the traditional cream dessert into a banoffee-like treat

Celebration cupcakes

Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing

Pear & cardamom tart

While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours

Lemon & raspberry meringue tart

A decadent summer dessert for a crowd that can largely be made ahead