Dessert recipes

Dessert recipes you can cook at home.

Silky Yoghurt Soufflé

35 min · A light, airy soufflé with a delicate yoghurt tang and a beautifully soft centre. It is a refined dessert that feels impressive without needing a long ingredient list.

Simnel Cake

120 min · A traditional British Easter fruit cake topped with marzipan and toasted almond decoration.

Soft Drink Fruit Jelly Cups

15 min · Gleaming fruit jelly cups with a light fizz from soft drink and juicy fruit pieces. A cheerful, make-ahead dessert for all ages.

Soft Drink Poached Pears

40 min · Elegant poached pears with a delicate syrup and gentle sparkle. A simple dessert that looks impressive but is very easy to make.

Sparkling Citrus Soda Cake

50 min · A light, tender sponge cake made with soft drink for extra lift and sweetness. Finished with a simple glaze for a fun, fizzy dessert.

Stewed Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

60 min · These buttery bars pair a jammy layer of rhubarb with a crisp shortbread base and crumble top. They are sweet, tangy and ideal as a proper pudding or with a cup of tea.

Sticky Cola and Balsamic Bread Pudding

40 min · A dark, sticky dessert made from bread soaked in cola, milk and a hint of balsamic vinegar, then baked until set. Finished with orange and banana, it is an unexpectedly rich and comforting pud.

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

15 min · Soft tortillas wrapped around a sweet cream cheese filling with juicy strawberries and a ribbon of jam. A quick, cheerful treat that works brilliantly as a snack or a light dessert.

Strawberry and Lemon Salad

10 min · Fresh strawberries and sharp lemon come together in a bright, refreshing salad that works beautifully as a light snack or dessert.

Strawberry and Milk Cake Trifle

25 min · A light, creamy trifle with soft layers of cake soaked in milk and juicy strawberries. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert with a classic British feel.

Strawberry Egg Custard

35 min · A delicate baked custard enriched with eggs and milk, topped with fresh strawberries and a little jam glaze. It is softly set, creamy and very comforting.