With Christmas just around the corner there will be plenty of jars of rich and fruity mincemeat in the shops – perfect for adding to mini sponge puddings.

Light but indulgent, these creamy individual fruity cheesecakes make for a naughty but nice way to finish an evening meal.

Just a few simple ingredients combine to make the most luscious tea time treat. If you prefer the classic chocolate éclair, simply melt 100g dark chocolate with a spoonful of golden syrup and 20g unsalted butter, cool until thickened then spread over the top of the éclairs.

This tasty crumble is perfect for almond aficionados, and is accompanied by an amaretto custard for added pizzazz

This delicious tart with a layer of tangy roasted rhubarb and topped with a sweet almond frangipane is perfect for dining al fresco in the back garden

Try this lovely light and fruity dessert that’s ideal for summer entertaining

These delicious sweet pastries are easy to make using just a sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry and caster sugar.

Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert!

Home-made doughnuts are simple, delicious and easier to make than you may think!

Fun to make with the kids or grandchildren over the summer holidays, these cute little cupcakes will win a place in everyone’s heart

A simpler version of a classic Italian dessert

Haven’t had chance to make your annual Christmas cake? Try this simple but delicious alternative instead that packs plenty of flavour and looks the part too.

This delicious citrus flavoured sponge is made in a classic ring-shaped bundt tin for a distinctive shape that is sure to impress

Rich, creamy and spiced with cinnamon, this autumnal cheesecake is delicious and looks the part – making it great for a Halloween party.

Divine, indulgent chocolate puds

This spiced and fruity Continental sweet bread is perfect for serving over the festive season with a glass of warm mulled wine.

Easy to make, this layered frozen yoghurt dessert makes a great cooler on a hot day. For a vegan option, use plant-based yoghurt and vegan maple syrup instead of honey

These delicious individual puddings are the perfect sweet treat after a hearty Sunday lunch Makes 6 Ready in 40 mins Ingredients: 100g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 175g golden caster sugar Zest and juice of 2 large lemons (you will need about...

To make the pastry, sift the flour into a large bowl. Add the butter and using your fingertips rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

These classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating.

Everyone will enjoy making (and eating) these ghoulishly good muffins – perfect for a Halloween party

These tasty treats provide a great energising boost before or after a workout and are vegan friendly too

This classic British summer dessert is easy to make and is made with just a few simple ingredients, giving you more time to enjoy the sunshine

These scrumptious small Australian cakes are made with a whisked light and buttery sponge which is coated in a quick chocolate icing and desiccated coconut.

This classic French dessert exudes the wow factor yet is made from just a few cheap ingredients in roughly an hour.

These crisp Italian biscuits are baked twice to give them that extra crunch, making them perfect for serving with strong coffee for dipping

Millionaire’s shortbread is a baking classic. With a shortbread biscuit base, soft sweet caramel, fudge and chocolate, it’s an indulgent treat loved by many

This modern take on a traditional favourite is served with spiced apples in a caramel sauce and has added coconut milk for extra flavour.

Try this warming dessert that makes the most of summer berries – swap cherries for your favourite berries to tailor to your taste!

Try this quick and easy tray-bake style cake that is delicious hot or cold.

Impress your guests with this easy to make bake – just two flavoured sponge cakes cut into thin strips and wrapped in marzipan

Making the most of seasonal fruit, this moist cake is delicious as a warming pudding served with custard or you can leave it to cool and enjoy it with a mid morning cup of coffee.

This light, creamy and refreshing dessert makes for a perfect after dinner treat that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve overindulged.

This indulgent Italian-style ice cream dessert is surprisingly simple to make and provides the wow-factor as an impressive summer dessert

These quick and easy desserts make a delicious sweet treat for any occasion.

Add a little something extra to the run of the mill chocolate cake recipe by including the wonderful nutty flavour of poppy seeds. This one is simple to make and is sure to impress.

Who doesn’t fancy a batch of home-made cookies now and again? Try this quick and easy recipe for the weekend that is perfect for including the kids.

These moist and sticky mini steamed puds will go down a treat after a delicious Sunday roast

These crisp and light pastry cases filled with a rich and creamy white chocolate mousse are easy to make and look mighty impressive!

This cake-like dessert is naturally sweet with the addition of apple and dried fruit and is quick and easy to make thanks to the fact there’s no need to bake!

The buttery pastry for this deep dish pie is made with a mix of self-raising and plain flours which gives it a soft and cake-like texture.

Make the most of the abundance of field grown rhubarb available at this time of year and try something a little different with this light and tangy meringue cake

These delightful creamy desserts make the perfect Valentine’s treat

The surprising inclusion of watercress adds a delicious peppery note to the vanilla flavour of this light, summery cake topped with cool cream cheese frosting.

These simple spiced star cookies make for a delicious festive sweet treat and are perfect for a lovely edible Christmas gift too