Simple desserts

Simple desserts

For sweet endings or a treat, try these easy, quick suggestions.

Sweet and delicious treats

Chocolate Mousse

4-ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Making this delicious treat in individual moulds means everyone gets their fair share while using dark chocolate delivers a healthy dose of antioxidants.

Banana Split

Banana Split

Kids of all ages enjoy banana split - and the younger ones have fun making it.

Digella's Cupcakes

Digella's Cupcakes

'These cupcakes have been adapted from a recipe by my idol, Nigella Lawson, and are my favourite recipe of all time,' says Digella.

Emmas figgy-flavoured pear and walnut slice

Emmas figgy-flavoured pear and walnut slice

Emma Sandall whips up a sweet treat with her favourite flavours - dried figs, walnuts and pears.

Gluten-free carrot cake with tangy lemon frosting

Gluten-free carrot cake with tangy lemon frosting

This home made cake is a real winner when it comes to taste, texture and some bonus health benefits...

Gluten-free mandarin almond cake

Gluten-free mandarin almond cake

Inspired by Claudia Roden's Orange & Almond Cake, Diane created this moist, dense cake using ground almonds, a can of chickpeas and mandarins.

Mango, passion fruit and lime fruit salad

Mango, passion fruit and lime fruit salad

Mangoes are so cheap right now that I couldn't resist sharing this recipe. This dessert is absolutely delicious and truly made in minutes. Created by Kate Hemphill, it will wow family and friends.

Rosemary and parmesan scones with parsley ricotta cream

Rosemary and parmesan scones with parsley ricotta cream

It's always handy to be able to whip up a batch of scones for unexpected guests or for hungry children home from school or sport.

Yoghurt cherry parfait

Yoghurt cherry parfait

This is a very quick dessert to make and serve. You can use any canned fruit you have on hand (e.g. peaches, apricots, plums) and biscuits.

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