Dinner party dessert recipes
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Sweet tart recipes
Lemon curd meringue tarts
A smooth, zesty filling encased in crisp pastry and topped with fluffy meringue kisses – these stunning lemon meringue tarts are elegance on a plate.
Tropical desserts
Passion fruit and lime crème brûlée tart
Forget custard slices - our passion fruit and lime crème brûlée tarts are show-stopping desserts that'll get your guests talking.
Chocolate mousse recipes
Chocolate mousse and passion fruit tart
A rich mousse, silky ganache and chocolate Oreo case makes up, what must be, the most decadent dessert around.
Sweet tart recipes
Saffron crème brûlée tart
The custard creaminess of Debbie Major's crème brûlée tart is a perfect match for the fragrant addition of saffron in this fabulous dessert.
Ice cream recipes
Balsamic caramel ice cream and chocolate sauce
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and homemade caramel gets a grown-up twist with the addition of balsamic vinegar in this dinner party dessert.
Festive desserts
Whisky and honeycomb parfaits with brandy snaps
Pull out the stops with this boozy dinner party dessert recipe: smooth whisky and honeycomb parfaits with chewy brandy snaps.
Blueberry recipes
Blueberry, lemon curd and brioche bread-and-butter pudding
A light and airy blueberry bread and butter pudding recipe made with brioche, lemon curd and a velvety custard - this is fit for summer.
Raspberry recipes
Raspberry ripple and pistachio parfait
This raspberry parfait recipe is easy to make, tastes amazing and is much better behaved than ice cream. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert.
Pannacotta recipes
Coffee pannacotta with hazelnut ricciarelli
This Italian coffee pannacotta recipe has everything – creaminess, crunchiness and coffee! It's super simple and perfect for a dinner party.
Dinner party dessert recipes
Caramel crêpes suzette
Flambéed pancakes always impress at a dinner party! These classic French crêpes suzette can be made in advance for effortless effect.
Dinner party dessert recipes
James Martin’s cinnamon madeleines with spiced caramel sauce
Find out how to make madeleines with James Martin's classic French recipe. Light-as-a-feather. Served with a spiced caramel sauce
Damson recipes
Damson fool with macaroon fingers
Debbie Major's damson fool recipe, served with macaroon fingers, makes a great dinner party dessert and it can be made in advance.
Baked cheesecake recipes
Clotted cream cheesecakes with gooseberry compote
These decadent individual clotted cream cheesecakes are served with a sparky gooseberry compote - a perfect pud for a summer dinner party.
Coconut milk recipes
Lime and coconut tart
Experience a totally tropical taste with this lime and coconut tart – complete with toasted coconut. It's easier to make than it looks!
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