Dessert recipes

Dessert recipes you can cook at home.

Sweet Orange Butter Couscous

15 min · A lightly sweet couscous dish with orange juice and butter for a fragrant, comforting finish. It makes a simple breakfast bowl or a quick dessert with a spoonful of yoghurt on top.

Tea-Glazed Butter Cookies

35 min · Delicate, crisp butter cookies with a subtle tea aroma and a gentle salty finish. These simple biscuits are buttery, fragrant and perfect with a cup of tea.

Traditional Christmas Cake

240 min · A rich, traditional UK Christmas cake packed with dried fruit, warm spice and brandy, then finished with marzipan and royal icing.

Tropical Soft Drink Fruit Jelly

20 min · A bright, refreshing fruit jelly with a sparkling finish and juicy fruit throughout. It’s a cheerful dessert that feels light and fun.

Vanilla Cheesecake Dessert Pots

20 min · Creamy, lightly sweet dessert pots with a smooth cheesecake-style filling and a vanilla yoghurt tang. Finished chilled, they make a simple, elegant pudding with a rich, spoonable texture.

Vanilla Slice and Lime Jelly Cheesecake Pots

20 min · Creamy cheesecake-style pots with a sharp lime jelly layer and buttery vanilla slice pieces folded through. This is a light, no-bake dessert that feels fresh and indulgent at the same time.

Vanilla Yoghurt Cheese Parfait

10 min · A creamy layered dessert of vanilla yoghurt, Greek yoghurt and cottage cheese with a savoury-sweet twist from the cheesier base. It is light, chilled and pleasantly indulgent.

Vanilla Yoghurt Cheesecake Pots

10 min · A lighter cheesecake-style dessert with a creamy, softly sweet filling. These chilled pots are simple, elegant and ideal for a healthier sweet treat.

Vanilla Yoghurt Fruit Parfait

10 min · A simple, creamy parfait with sweet vanilla yoghurt and a lightly tangy cheese layer. It is bright, cool and ideal for breakfast or an easy dessert.

Warm Berry Crumble Pots with Crunchy Snack Bar Topping

20 min · A cosy, fruit-led dessert with a jammy berry centre and a golden crumble topping made from snack bars. Served warm, it is simple, comforting and ideal for a quick sweet treat.

Warm Chestnut, Apple and Yoghurt Dessert

20 min · A gentle, comforting dessert combining soft apple, sweet chestnuts and creamy yoghurt. It’s simple, unusual and pleasantly light after a meal.

Warm Chocolate Fondue with Berries and Toast

15 min · A rich, glossy chocolate fondue served warm with juicy strawberries and fresh berries, plus crisp toasted bread for dipping. It’s a simple, shareable dessert that feels indulgent and works beautifully for an effortless treat.

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