Cheeseboard sticks

Create a canapé out of a classic cheeseboard, then thread on to skewers with quince paste and grapes

‘Panforte’ pies

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

Pear, chocolate & marzipan strudel

Prepare ahead and freeze this rich filo pastry pud, then cook from frozen for the perfect fuss-free seasonal dessert

Trifle cheesecake

Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping make it a real showstopper

Iced choca-mocha terrine

This striking dessert is based on a classic tiramisu, but uses chocolate mini rolls as sponges, and is set in an ice cream loaf to be served in slices

Piernik (Polish gingerbread)

A classic Polish honey gingerbread cake is adapted by Edd Kimber. It’s layered with plum jam and coated in chocolate with sprinkles of edible gold

Coq au vin with garlic croissant puffs

This classic chicken casserole is brought up to date with clever snail-shaped swirls packed with garlic butter

Mini toad-in-the-holes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

BBC Good Food magazine food editor Barney adapts this classic sausage recipe to cook with his daughter Maisie

New England pecan pie

Make this traditional all-American Thanksgiving dessert for a celebratory dinner party. Our classic pecan pie recipe is best served with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream

Shallot Tatin

This twist on a classic apple dessert gives often-overlooked shallots star billing and makes a stunning vegetarian main course

Crème brûlée tartlets

We combine a smooth and creamy classic French dessert with crisp golden pastry in these decadent caramel puds

Salted honey fudge & chocolate tart

Layer salted caramel and thick chocolate cream on a chocolate pastry base and top with crunchy honeycomb for a dessert with a difference