Brazilian carrot cake

Love carrot cake? Try this Brazilian-inspired take on the baking favourite, with a chocolate drizzle topping which takes it to new levels of deliciousness

No-bake PB&J cheesecake squares

Try these peanut butter and jam cheesecake squares. We’ve chosen a fruit topping, but you could opt for chocolate – turning it into a giant peanut butter cup.

Pear crumble

Usher in autumn with our twist on the favourite crumble pudding. With soft pears and a crunchy topping with added hazelnuts, it’s no wonder this is a classic British dessert

Raspberry & dark chocolate cheat’s ice cream terrine

Try this easy terrine for dessert, layered with ice cream, dark chocolate and marbled with a zingy raspberry purée. Prepare it ahead to wow your guests

Banoffee pie pancakes

This Pancake Day try a new take on banoffee pie. Sticky dulce de leche and sweet bananas make an irresistible topping for fluffy pancakes

Crunchy garlic & parmesan sprouts

Forget soggy Brussels sprouts! Spruce up a classic Christmas side with the help of a crispy, golden parmesan and breadcrumb topping

Halloween gingerbread

Make a batch of gingerbread for your biscuit tin this Halloween. Pipe ghoulish ghosts and monstrous mummies for the icing topping for a suitably spooky theme

Spicy pumpkin soup

Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping

Creamy leek, potato, cheddar & chive fish pie

Use fresh fish to make this creamy, pastry-topped pie. The prawn, haddock and salmon filling and crumbly topping make this pie extremely moreish

Apple & custard rose tart

Impress dinner guests with our apple and custard tart. With a homemade pastry base and pretty ‘roses’ topping made from apple, it’s an eye-catching dessert

Homemade breadcrumbs

Learn how to make breadcrumbs at home with our super-simple recipe and method. Use them as a crunchy coating for fried foods, treacle tart filling or pasta bake topping

Crab & cucumber crumpets

Spruce up crumpets with a creamy crab, cucumber and dill topping. It’s ready in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a Christmas starter or light lunch