Orange & saffron syrup cake

The citrus syrup makes for a wonderfully moist cake – great for afternoon tea or a dinner-party dessert

Apple, pear & cherry compote

Great as an easy dessert for Sunday lunch, then use for breakfasts and midweek puds

Blueberry cheesecake brûlée pots

This delicious make-ahead dessert is a guilt-free way of easing those sweet cravings

Sorbet fizz

The perfect fruity dessert for last minute al fresco dining – and it’s fat-free too!

Lemon curd & yogurt fool

Treat yourself to a delightfully easy family dessert – ready in just five minutes

Gingery compote crunch

This quick and crunchy dessert is perfect when you feel like a midweek treat

Lemony stoved potatoes

Crispy roasties with a fresh citrus flavour – perfect served on a spread with roast meat, fish or vegetables

Hazelnut meringue surprise

Britain’s Best Pud entrant, Imogen Bahl, stood out in the under-12 category with this sophisticated dessert

Sticky apple cups

These simple dessert cups are made in the microwave and are brilliant to use up leftover dates and prunes

Poached apricots with rosewater

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

Best ever tiramisu

This super simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

Oaty nutty apple crumble

A brilliant cheat’s dessert, this fruit bake is super-quick and its store cupboard ingredients make it thrifty too