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Molten toffee puddings

If you love chocolate fondants, this sticky toffee version hides an irresistible melting centre - serve warm with ice cream

Author: James Martin

Limoncello & raspberry semifreddo

Limoncello lends a lively kick to both the semifreddo and the sauce - a perfect chance to use up that bottle you brought back from holiday

Author: Angela Nilsen

Orlando Murrin's Deluxe Christmas Cake

An 'intergalactically special' Christmas cake enriched with the honey-vanilla-whisky flavours of bourbon - it'll improve with keeping so bake it early

Author: Orlando Murrin

Rhubarb & custard jelly

The classic flavour combination takes centre stage in this wobbly pudding with creamy and fruity set layers

Author: Cassie Best

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

Easy treacle sponge

A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom

Author: Sarah Cook

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

Baked apples with prunes, cinnamon & ginger

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

Author: James Martin

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

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

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Apple, pear & cherry compote

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

Author: Good Food team

Chilli chocolate cookies

A big pile of spiced double chocolate chip biscuits next to a tub of ice cream is an easy way to feed a crowd

Author: Good Food team

Pineapple & coconut ice with poached pineapple

The velvety texture of coconut cream makes it invaluable if you are on a no-dairy diet

Author: Mary Cadogan

Hazelnut meringues with hazelnut praline & chocolate sauce

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Author: Good Food team

Banana maple towers

A smart, low fat dessert to impress your guests

Author: Good Food team

Iced raspberry cranachan

Reader, Debbie Cleland, shares her version of this traditional Scottish dessert, served as an ice cream slice with raspberries, oats and an optional dash...

Author: Good Food team

Nectarine & pistachio crunch layers

Keep the crunch in these healthy, fruity puds by assembling just before serving

Author: Good Food team

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 gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy a slice for dessert - even the vegans at your dinner party

Author: Sarah Cook

Salted caramel & peanut butter billionaire's slice

This popular shortbread bake is placed in a whole new league with the addition of an extra layer of indulgence plus a salted toffee topping

Author: Cassie Best

Poached saffron pears

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

Author: Roopa Gulati

The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding

This deliciously light bread & butter pud tastes just as indulgent as the original, but with a third of the fat

Author: Angela Nilsen

The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding

This deliciously light bread & butter pud tastes just as indulgent as the original, but with a third of the fat

Author: Angela Nilsen

Hot chocolate soufflé

Gordon Ramsay creates melt-in-the-mouth soufflés to impress a crowd

Author: Gordon Ramsay

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

New York cheesecake

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Author: Good Food team

Stem ginger & squash steamed pudding

The secret of Jodie Montgomery-Cranny's delicious gluten-free dessert is grated butternut squash

Author: Good Food team

Clotted cream & ginger ice cream

This tangy ice cream is perfect for your ice cream maker but just as easy by hand

Author: Good Food team

Brandy snaps

Making these homemade crispy biscuits is easier than you think - best served with vanilla ice cream or piped cream

Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer

Easy chocolate pudding

Make this simple chocolate sponge pudding with decadent chocolate sauce for a satisfying family dessert

Author: Good Food team

Jam roly poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Author: Good Food team

Sticky sultana pudding

A super-speedy fruit sponge that's cooked in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes - serve with hot custard or golden syrup

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Hot chocolate soufflé

Gordon Ramsay creates melt-in-the-mouth soufflés to impress a crowd

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Tangerine curd ice cream with marshmallow meringues

A light and refreshing dessert that melds the fluffiness of meringue with the tartness of tangerine curd

Author: Gary Rhodes

Classic Christmas pudding

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Author: Orlando Murrin

Vanilla custard

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

Author: John Torode

Rum babas with poached pineapple & vanilla ice cream

A restaurant-style pudding you can make ahead for a relaxed end to your dinner party

Author: Tom Kerridge

Elderflower & raspberry jelly

A delicate dessert bursting with berry fruit flavours, subtle floral notes and the sparkling fizz of Prosecco

Author: Mat Follas

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Author: Sarah Cook

Chocolate pear crisp

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

Author: Mary Cadogan

Chestnut truffle cake

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

Author: Mary Cadogan

The ultimate makeover: Sponge pudding & custard

Angela's pud has half the fat of the classic recipe, but all the flavour, with a layer of seasonal fruit

Author: Angela Nilsen

Apple, pear & cherry compote

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

Author: Good Food team

Lemon panna cotta with blackberries & honey madeleines

Creamy panna cotta, plump British blackberries and warm honey madeleines make a special dessert with very little effort

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Rhubarb & ginger queen of puddings

A grand traditional dessert of poached fruit, cake and light meringue peaks - serve hot from the oven

Author: James Martin

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

Baked lemon & vanilla rice pudding

The uplifting zing of lemon zest cuts through the richness of this creamy and comforting classic

Author: Good Food team

Hazelnut meringues with hazelnut praline & chocolate sauce

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Author: Good Food team

Rum babas with poached pineapple & vanilla ice cream

A restaurant-style pudding you can make ahead for a relaxed end to your dinner party

Author: Tom Kerridge

Quick sticky toffee puddings

Discover a shameless shortcut to this family favourite pud

Author: Good Food team