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Poached apricots with rosewater

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

Author: Good Food team

Spiced glazed pineapple with cinnamon fromage frais

Try this tropical treat when you want to end a meal on a sweet note without too much effort or too many calories

Author: Good Food team

Gooseberry pie

As this classic British pie is so simple, it's worth making your own pastry. Served warm, all it needs is a drizzle of custard or a scoop of ice cream

Author: Gregg Wallace

Fried coconut bananas

These bananas make the ultimate sticky, sweet finale to a Thai-style meal

Author: John Torode

Little blueberry puddings with lemon curd sauce

These little puds look deceptively sweet, but they contain a sponge bursting with berries and the sauce is deliciously tangy

Author: Sarah Cook

Vanilla custard

John Torode's simple vanilla custard is a must-have indulgent addition to any pudding

Author: John Torode

Hazelnut gelato with rich chocolate sauce

During the winter months, rich, creamy hazelnut is a particularly good flavour for ice cream

Author: Emma Lewis

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Author: Angela Nilsen

Choc cherry fudge torte with cherry sorbet

This divine, squidgy chocolate cake is dairy and wheat-free, so vegans can dig in!

Author: Sarah Cook

Chocolate sorbet

Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet

Author: Mary Cadogan

Toffee & sesame bananas

Traditional toffee bananas are deep-fried, but this is a lighter version, served with caramel sauce

Author: Ching-He Huang

Schooldays treacle sponge

A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce- a Great British tradition with retro charm

Author: Barney Desmazery

Vanilla panna cotta with caramelised orange

Take the stress out of entertaining with this sophisticated, make-ahead dessert

Author: James Martin

Plum & almond pastry

This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort - frangipane flavours complement sugar plums

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Classic Christmas pudding

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Author: Orlando Murrin

Plum & almond pudding

British plums are one of the great late-summer treats. Enjoy them warm from the oven in this comforting pudding

Author: Matt Tebbutt

Sugar plums

A big tray of glistening sugared plums is the perfect way to welcome in the winter months

Author: Good Food team

Amaretti peaches with honey & chocolate

An Italian classic with a twist, the perfect end to an Italian Sunday lunch

Author: Ruth Watson

Rhubarb & ginger syllabub

A traditional creamy pudding with delicious fruit compote stirred through - a quick and indulgent dessert

Author: James Martin

Strawberries with lime & long pepper syrup

Citrussy and sweet with a little bit of heat, this new twist on berries with balsamic and pepper is best served with cream

Author: Jane Hornby

Sticky coconut rice, mango & passion fruit

With flavours straight from Thailand, this is a wonderfully fresh way to end a celebratory meal

Author: Raymond Blanc

Rum & raisin puddings

These individual desserts are deliciously naughty, so make plenty or you might have a fight on your hands when it comes to seconds

Author: Good Food team

Frozen banana & praline parfait

This freeze-ahead dinner party dessert has real wow-factor, so all that's left for you to do on the night is present it in stunning style

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Chocolate & berry mousse pots

Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate pear crisp

This delicious pud is lovely and rich, you'd never guess it contains zero saturated fat!

Author: Mary Cadogan

Luscious lemon pudding with summer berries

You'll have most of the ingredients for this sumptuous pudding in your cupboard and fridge already. A great recipe for kids to help with

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Raspberry & redcurrant cobbler

Round off Sunday lunch with this comforting and fruity recipe - you might find it hard to leave the table...

Author: Good Food team

Easy Christmas pudding

A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

Author: Good Food team

Lime curd tarts with summer berries

Treat your guests to a sophisticated tangy tart with crisp, patisserie pastry and a creamy filling

Author: Mary Cadogan

Malt chocolate ice cream

All the flavours of a gorgeous mug of malty cocoa, combined into a delicious ice cream

Author: Barney Desmazery

Self saucing chocolate pudding

Those on a gluten-free diet need not miss out on indulgent sponge desserts thanks to some clever swaps

Author: Sarah Cook

Plum & marzipan tart tatin

Sugar-sweet chunks of molten marzipan harmonise with sharp fruity plums in this autumn tart

Author: Mary Cadogan

Gooseberry & elderflower fool

Feed a crowd by serving a big bowl of fruity, creamy syllabub with biscuits and get everyone to dig in

Author: Jeremy Lee

Poached saffron pears

Try infusing pears with the taste of saffron to make a unique and tasty pudding

Author: Roopa Gulati

Gooseberry fool

Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes - great for a last minute dinner party

Author: Good Food team

School days citrus pudding

Use lemon, lime or grapefruit in this squidgy baked dessert - a simple and nostalgic family pud

Author: James Martin

Caramelised pineapple compotes

Impress your guests with Gordon Ramsay's intensely flavoured fruit purée topped with yogurt and shavings of iced fruit granita

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Baked apples with prunes, cinnamon & ginger

A simple, classic low-fat pudding to use up seasonal Bramleys

Author: James Martin

Self saucing Jaffa pudding

This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets

Author: Sarah Cook

Strawberry cheesecakes

Spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen with this speedy, low-fat recipe - ideal if you want a lighter option at the end of your dinner...

Author: Good Food team

Golden syrup dumplings

Golden syrup dumplings are an indulgent Australian speciality - perfect served with custard

Author: John Torode

Spotted dick

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

Author: Valerie Barrett

Strawberry compote with sugared drop scones

Cook your strawberries into a jam-like silky sauce then serve with scrummy drop scones and ice cream

Author: Good Food team

Quince crumble tart

A delicious combination of sweet, rich quince purée in an almond pastry case

Author: Good Food team

Gordon's chocolate velvet

Gordon Ramsay's tips make this elegant dessert a sure winner

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Chestnut truffle cake

This rich, gluten-free cake makes a perfect dinner-party dessert

Author: Mary Cadogan

Passion fruit soufflés with passion fruit sauce

Use ready-made custard in these tropical desserts, for all the 'wow' factor but less of the effort

Author: James Martin

Baked apples with Calvados sauce

This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut

Author: Raymond Blanc

Mini New York cheesecakes

Everyone's favourite dessert is now bitesize! This simple-to-make traybake can be cut into mini bites for the ultimate sweet canapé

Author: Valerie Barrett

Berry slump

Use frozen berries to make this scrumptious slump any time of year

Author: Good Food team