DESSERTS

Desserts! Kids love them, grannies love them, mammas and pappas love them, I love them, you love them and even Spotty the dog loves them! Here, I've tried to create a mixture of simple and elaborate to suit your needs. Browse through and take your pick ... all of them are well worth trying.

* DESSERTS *

ALL DESSERTS

Apple and Honey Slices

There are some meals that just beg for something a little more 'upmarket' and Apple and Honey slices fills that need.

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble is an old favourite which, if cooked properly will please the whole family. Sometimes a little extra sugar can help!

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Baked Apples

Here's an easy way to serve a hot apple dessert that is sweet and complimented with either cold custard or cold cream.

Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes
Brandy Butter

Brandy Butter is a traditional accompaniment to Christmas Pudding and mince pies, but is equally at home with hot apple pie!

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Bread and Butter Pudding

Bread and Butter Pudding brings back many fond memories of how my mother managed to feed the whole family on a very restricted budget.

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes
Carpaccio of Oranges with Cinnamon

A fresh and tasty end to a meal. The orange flavours are beautifully enhanced by the background cinnamon

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Carrot Halwa

Carrot Halwa (sometimes written halva) is a classic recipe and is probably the most famous and most prepared dessert at Indian weddings.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
Carrot Pudding

Carrot Pudding is a really tasty dessert made from fresh grated carrots and rice. Also considered auspicious and offered to the Hindu gods.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes
Chocolate and Nut Snaps

Chocolate and Nut Snaps is a mouth-watering sweet treat of melted chocolate and toasted nuts - topped off with a sprinkling of sea salt.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse is one of those "luxury" desserts that are very simple to make, as long as you take your time.

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Chocolate Sandesh

Chocolate Sandesh is a dessert from the Eastern province of West Bengal. Along with Rassagulla this desert nicely rounds off an east Indian meal.

Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Chocolate-coated Banana Pops

Chocolate-coated Banana Pops are not just for kids birthday parties - they're great snacks for all times of day and night!

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
Christmas Pudding

Christmas Pudding is one of the icons of British culture. It is a Victorian dish made from dried fruit, suet, candied peel, spices and much much more!

Preparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Hours
Citrus Parfait

Citrus Parfait is one of our favourite desserts for three very good reasons... (1) it's dead easy to make (2) it tastes great (3) our guests love it!

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Crunchy Stuffed Pears

Filled with the goodness of crunchy walnuts, cottage cheese and raisins, this baked pear recipe is sure to be a holiday favorite.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Double-Take Apple Flan

Double-Take Apple Flan is a winner, no matter what the occasion, and the extra little trouble in preparation and cooking is well worth the effort.

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes
Eton Mess

Is this the most British pudding of them all? It may have been invented by a bunch of public schoolboys, but Eton Mess works wonders for us all.

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
Fresh Fruit Salad

There is a wonderful clean taste to a Fresh Fruit Salad. It always reminds me of lazy hot summer days and the smell of freshly mown grass!

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Fried Bananas

So Simple but so tasty! Fried Bananas are actually a great way to use up bananas that are maybe a little too ripe to eat normally.

Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 5 Minutes
Graham's Apple Delight

Graham's Apple Delight is my very own method of serving apples with a difference. Maybe it's the rum that makes the difference!

Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes
Kashi Halwa

Kashi Halwa (which is also known as Pumpkin Halva), is the most scrumptious halwa which will melt the second you put it in your mouth.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Khaman Dhokla

Khaman Dhokla is a vegetarian dish that originates from Gujarat in India, and it is a traditional recipe for Gujarati people.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
Kobbari Mithai (Coconut Burfi)

Kobbari Mithai (also known as Coconut Burfi) is a traditional dish from the southern state of Karnataka. It is a savoury usually made for festivals.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Lime Meringue Pie

Lime Meringue Pie is one of those lovely desserts you can eat at any time of year. You can serve it on its own or with a scattering of blueberries.

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
Maple and Cream Cheese Custards

Maple and Cream Cheese Custards are an absolute delight. Loved equally by adults and children, they are easy to make & can be prepared well in advance

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes
Marshmallow Brownies

Chunks of marshmallow make these Marshmallow Brownies addictively good. Bake up a batch for Halloween or Bonfire Night.

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
Meringues with Clotted Cream and Strawberries

I'm not sure why people always assume that meringues are difficult to make... they're not, as this recipe for Meringues with Clotted Cream will prove.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours
Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

Is it a pie or a cake? Who cares? - this recipe for Mississippi Mud Pie is a chocolate-lovers delight. Unless you are watching your weight!!

Preparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes
Orange and Honey Fluff

Orange and Honey Fluff is a neat little dessert that is so simple that children can make it for the adults to eat! One of my all-time favorites!

Preparation: 8 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Orange Sorbet

The presentation of this Orange Sorbet is superb and the fresh taste and light texture makes ideal after a large or heavy meal.

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
Pears with Blue Cheese Dressing

Pears with Blue Cheese Dressing is a perfect starter if you want to impress your guests. A wonderful mixture of sweet pear and the tang of blue cheese

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Poire Belle Hélène (Poached Pears)

Poire Belle Hélène is a delightful and very simple recipe that will impress your guests and have them asking for more.

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
Profiteroles in Caramel

If you're not a fan of hot chocolate sauce, Profiteroles in Caramel are a great alternative to Chocolate Profiteroles. AND they just melt in the mouth

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
Profiteroles in Hot Chocolate

If you're a fan of hot chocolate sauce, Profiteroles in hot Chocolate are a great dessert. AND they just melt in the mouth.

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
Queen of Puddings

When I was a child, my mother would often make Queen of Puddings which we considered to be a royal treat and I don't ever recall any being left!

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Rasgulla

Rasgulla is the most popular desert from the eastern state of west Bengal. This is a great dish and I am sure you will savour it for a long time

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Raspberry and Caramel Crunch

Raspberry and Caramel Crunch is incredibly easy, can be mostly prepared beforehand. It takes just 10 minutes under an oven grill to cook.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
Rava Laddu

Rava Laddu is a sweet dish from southern India and is usually made on special occasions. Rava Laddu is so addictive that you'll make it often.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
Rice Kheer

Rice Kheer (Rice custard) is a sweet desert made out of rice and condensed milk. This is an excellent desert after a heavy lunch.

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes
Rice Pudding with Clotted Cream

In many countries, Rice Pudding is a timeless classic of home cooking that appeals to children and adults alike. Here, we make it even better!

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours
Rumtopf

Rumtopf, which literally means rum pot, is a German and Danish dessert, traditionally eaten around Christmas (though perfectly acceptable any time!

Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: NIL
Shrikhand

Shrikhand is popular milk based dessert of western Indian state of Gujarat. This dish always ends a great Gujarati meal. A treat for the whole family.

Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
Somerset Pears

Somerset Pears are very much an 'adult' taste being slightly tangy rather than sweet. They can be served either hot or cold with a little cream

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Stewed Apple

Stewed Apple with a little cream or custard makes a simple dessert. It can be used as an accompaniment for Roast Pork, Black Pudding or French Toast.

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes
Stewed Pears Recipe

Stewed Pears are sweet and sticky but just the thing to keep the kids happy! Serve with lashings of double cream (heavy cream) or vanilla ice cream.

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes
Summer Pudding

Summer Pudding is a very, very simple but effective way of presenting soft red fruits (and the taste of summer is quite amazing).

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes
SuperEasy Chocolate and Walnut Cake

SuperEasy Chocolate & Walnut Cake is a really simple and effective way to produce a tasty cake for dessert, or just to accompany your afternoon cuppa.

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes
Whole Wheat Pudding

Whole Wheat Pudding is a great dessert - and very healthy too, Made out of wheat and a little sugar, Whole Wheat Pudding is ideal for weight watchers

Preparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes