Baked aubergines stuffed with minced lamb

Try serving this with a simple cucumber raita or tzatziki and a crisp green salad

Berry semifreddo with warm chocolate sauce

An indulgent dessert with a hint of coffee that you can freeze for up to one month – perfect for festive entertaining

Coconut, syrup & lime tart

A delightfully indulgent dessert that you can make ahead – a perfect way to round off a special meal

Creamy saffron yogurt

This creamy dessert is called shrikhand and is a must in many Indian houses on the west coast. It’s a whole lot healthier than most Indian desserts – dig in!

Rum & coconut treacle tart

Add some Caribbean sunshine (and rum) to your dessert with this recipe for a delicious tart

Bucks fizzers

Chocolate orange mousse, Prosecco cream and tingly sherbet – if you’re entertaining a crowd, they’ll love this dessert with a twist

Chocolate, raspberry & rose tart

Make this decadent pudding, with amaretti and bourbon biscuit base, ahead of time then decorate with Turkish delight and rose cream before serving

Chilled rum & raisin rice pudding

Replace the boozy syrup with stewed fruit if you’re serving this retro, creamy dessert to kids

Chocolate balloon bowls

These edible bowls will turn your dinner party dessert into something really impressive – fill with ice cream or your favourite pud

Peanut butter parfait with cherry compote

This light and sumptuous frozen dessert bar by Jason Atherton is technically tricky but worth it for the stunning finish

Potato curry with lime & cucumber raita

This colourful Indian dish with a refreshing yoghurt sauce is great for vegetarians, or try serving to meat eaters with lightly spiced lamb

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than the MasterChef himself, Michel Roux Jr?