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

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

Pear & almond flapjack tart

Give a classic fruit pie a fresh spin with an oat and almond filling

Rippled chocolate bombe

A clever and impressive dessert

Gooseberry ice cream

Churning your own frozen dessert is a little effort, but great for using up seasonal fruit

Rhubarb custard tart

Give the classic tart a fruity twist

Peanut butter cheesecake

This irresistible cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for peanut butter fans – freeze for up to two months and serve as a show-stopping dinner party dessert

Apple, rhubarb & custard tart

This stunning tart is the ideal finale to a winter dinner party

Oriental duck salad

Pep up your salad recipes with this luxury combination of rocket and Chinese dressing

Chocolate truffle star cake

Glamorous enough to serve as a dessert, this makes a stunning centrepiece. And the bonus is you can make the whole thing ahead and freeze until you need it