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DESSERTS

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.


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  • Apple and Honey Slices
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 (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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 (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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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
    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 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
    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



 
 

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