Dinner party dessert recipes

Combine two mighty desserts – cheesecake and Eton mess – to make this indulgent summer treat packed with ginger biscuits, meringue, strawberries and cream

Let your guests fill these sweetly spiced meringues at the table with our suggested flavoured creams

A buttery pastry case with a layer of caramel and just a hint of salt, studded with nuts and finished with a fudge filling

Combining sweet and salty flavours really works when chocolate and toffee is involved - best served in individual portions

Enjoy these individual raspberry, pistachio & lemon trifles as part of a summer menu. They're easy to assemble and you can easily pack them up in tubs for picnics

Individual fruity puddings with a twist - try mixing chopped nuts with your crumble topping for extra crunch

This creamy chocolate and coffee layer cake has real wow factor and is ideal for a celebration

Perfect for a special occasion, this American style dessert really has the wow-factor

Creamy panna cotta, plump British blackberries and warm honey madeleines make a special dessert with very little effort

For the decadent dinner party - this rich chocolate dessert is for serious chocoholics only

A gorgeous looking tart that is fantastic for any occasion - from morning tea to decadent dessert

This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory

An intense layer of coffee jelly perfects this creamy cheesecake. Serve with one of our coffee cocktails for unadulterated indulgence

Try a fruity version of the classic sticky toffee pudding for a rich after-dinner treat. Serve with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream

Create a mouthwatering chocolate truffle torte - and there's no cooking necessary!

A stunning centrepiece dessert that's bursting with summer flavours, perfect for a special occasion

A simple and stylish nutty fig pudding ready in just 10 minutes

This zingy tart has a wonderful flavour and is a great way to cook with passion friut

This autumnal tart has a delicate, sweet flavour and nutty frangipane filling. Serve with a dollop of Calvados Chantilly cream

Delicious, sweet and fruity pud, great served with cream or ice cream - make the case with bought pastry

Gregg Wallace's stunning, make-ahead roulade is much easier to master than it looks

Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat

This decadent dessert with a triple-ginger hit is a chocoholic's dream

Enjoy this fruity soured cream cake with a cup of tea or serve as an impressive dessert. The blueberries will burst in your mouth as you bite into your slice