Flourless chocolate & pear cake

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts – serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert

Easy apple tarts

Melt-in-the mouth pastry and sweet tender apples are a match made in heaven

Banana tarte Tatin

Caramel, bananas and buttery pastry work beautifully in this pretty dessert, serve with an indulgent dollop of rum spiced cream

Redcurrant sorbet

Try this refreshing redcurrant sorbet for an alternative low fat dessert

Spice roasted fruits with honey & orange sauce

Tom Kime’s summery dessert is very simple and it looks absolutely stunning

Poached plums

Cook a comforting autumn dessert using these gently spiced, poached plums. Or make them the star of the show simply served with cream, custard or ice cream

Millionaire’s chocolate tart

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Cherry chocolate Pavlova

Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit

Very berry ice

Try this fruity iced pud – a fantastic and fat-free dinner party dessert

Summer berry fizz tartlets

A scrumptious picnic pudding that can be assembled when you arrive

Chocolate crunch & raspberry pots

You'd never guess this was an allergy free dessert – no nuts, dairy, gluten or eggs. The perfect solution to those tricky menus