Dessert recipes

Recipes for sumptuous puddings and sweet treats

Updated 27 MAY 2019

Lady Gabriella Windsor's wedding cake recipe from her baker Fiona Cairns

Lady Gabriella Windsor looked stunning in her bespoke Luisa Beccaria gown when she married Thomas Kingston at Windsor Castle on 18 May 2019. The…
Royal Roulade! Jamie Oliver's 'sweet' tribute to baby Archie Harrison

Aw look, a birthday cake for the royal baby Archie Harrison to celebrate his actual birth day! This tasty-looking treat is courtesy of TV chef Jamie…
Meghan Markle's favourite recipes from Grenfell community cookbook

The Duchess of Sussex helped a group of women from Grenfell Tower to produce their very own cookbook, showcasing the family recipes they cook at the…
Rye Pound Cake with Seed Medley

Rye flour. Caraway seeds. Pepitas. Three of my favorite ingredients. This cake, to quote the wonderful Heidi Swanson from her latest book Near & Far:…
Recipe of the week: Fruity Lollies

Fruity lolliesFun and easy to make, these colourful lollies are the perfect way to finish off a BBQ.Ingredients:• 450ml Coconut Water • 15ml…
Lavender and honey macarons recipe

Lavender and honey macarons recipe"Over the years I've lost track of the number of times that I've visited and travelled through France," said pastry…
Raspberry and hazelnut shortbreads

The shortbread can be made in advance and then served on the night. Generously filled with vanilla-flavoured whipped cream and fresh raspberries…
Be my Valentine: 10 desserts that say 'I love you'

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Berry special Valentine cake

There's no need to buy a special cake tin to make this extra special cake, a large Swiss roll tin or roasting tin will work fine with a homemade…
Say it with chocolate: the best Valentine's Day boxes

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Mary Berry's pear frangipane tart

SERVES 10 – 12This is a great tart to serve for a party. Always serve it warm. You could use a bought 500g (18 oz) pack of shortcrust pastry if…
Mary Berry's pistachio and raspberry pavlova with butterscotch sauce

SERVES 6The Aga makes very good Pavlovas and meringues, and they are such a great dessert for making ahead and for serving lots of people, as you can…
Aubaine's Galette des Rois

Celebrate the Epiphany in true French style with Aubaine's Galette des Rois. IngredientsZest of 1 orangeZest of 1/2 lemonButter 500g500g whole…
Top 10 foodie Instagrammers to get inspired by this Christmas

Christmas is just days away and you're faced with plenty of last-minute shopping and brainstorming for new festive recipes. Look no further, because…
Heston Blumenthal's spiced popping candy chocolate tart

"Add some bling to your Christmas! This tart is indulgent in every way from the hazelnut shortbread base and the orange chocolate ganache to the…
Mary Berry's Christmas cake bites, and more festive must-bakes

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A slice of pie: 10 traditional American desserts

While our American friends celebrate Thanksgiving Stateside, there's no reason why we can't join in on the fun. From pumpkin pie and key lime pie to…
Pumpkin Spiced Cake

Serves 8 to 10Recipe by: Ricardo Larrivée INGREDIENTSCake1¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda½…
Paul Hollywood's chocolate and sour cherry bread

An incredibly luxurious bread that will be eaten in one sitting. If there is any left, use it to make extra-rich bread and butter pudding. This is…
Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

Serves 12 mini bundt cakesNGREDIENTS226 grams butter240 grams brewed espresso80 grams cocoa powder1 tablespoon salt260 grams all-purpose flour350…