Rhubarb ripple & gingerbread cheesecake

A dazzling dessert with spiced biscuit base, cream cheese topping and a poached fruit compote with stem ginger

New York cheesecake

This authentic creamy dessert will add a taste of New York to any dining table

Lemon Bakewell tarts

A twist on the classic cherry Bakewell, these mini citrus-flavoured pies are an elegant dessert choice

Quick tomato soup with cheesy garlic dippers

Everyone needs a trusty tomato soup recipe – and this one costs less than a pound per serving

Vanilla yogurt ice with honeyed pink grapefruit

A stylish make-ahead, low-calorie dessert

Orange polenta cake

Give your dessert an Italian flavour with this moist and fruity polenta cake

Baked cherry cheesecake

This impressive make-ahead dessert, from Good Food reader Jane White, is sure to become a favourite

Marjoram-scented crème caramel with chilled rhubarb crumble

This stylish make-ahead dessert by Great British Menu’s Glynn Purnell is the perfect way to end a sophisticated dinner party

Sweet potato falafels with coleslaw

Pittas bursting with homemade falafels and salad make a low-fat lunch or light supper for less than a pound per serving

Iced berry mousse cake

A frozen dessert like this is always useful when entertaining… and the bright pink mousse will be a talking point!

Orange & almond cake with citrus mascarpone

An unbelievably moist and yummy dessert

Chocolate & ginger torte

This decadent dessert with a triple-ginger hit is a chocoholic’s dream