Easy pudding recipes

Try this twist on a favourite childhood ice-cream dessert with coffee and chocolate layers. Made with just five ingredients, it's a great make-ahead pud

Condensed milk is the secret to this super snappy Italian dessert. Coffee and chocolate are a classic combo, simply layer them up and enjoy

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Bake this sticky, moreish bread-and-butter pud using leftover brioche rolls. It's a great way to prevent extra food waste while indulging in a comforting dessert

Bake an impressive dinner party dessert with minimum fuss – these chocolate puddings, also known as chocolate fondant or lava cake, have a lovely gooey centre

Whole poached pears make an elegant dinner party dessert, with a red wine sauce and fragrant cinnamon and vanilla

Treat family and friends to a comforting treacle tart with crumbly pastry and rich filling. A classic British dessert, serve with ice cream or clotted cream

Bake a simple and satisfying family pudding using our easy jam sponge recipe – it only needs a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes to make

Expect requests for second helpings of this decadent dessert! Bake raspberry doughnuts with fresh custard, lemon curd and raspberries

Croissants, custard, lemon curd and blueberries combine to make this irresistible yet easy bake that's perfect for dessert or brunch with friends

Combine sticky toffee pudding sponge with a generous helping of chocolate chunks and chocolate sauce for the ultimate comforting dessert

Sweet and salty, this decadent dessert is served in individual pots, with a caramel puddle at the base and a creamy panna cotta topping

Use semi-skimmed milk and half-fat crème fraîche to cut the calories and fat of this comforting childhood classic

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream and liqueur for a rich, indulgent dessert

Kids will love helping make this easy spiced dessert - similar to an apple and pear strudel, but with ready-rolled puff pastry instead of filo

A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal

This dark and sticky ginger cake is made healthier with naturally sweet dates, buttermilk and plenty of cinnamon and fresh ginger

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Kids will love to help make and eat this comforting, classic fruity pudding with homemade shortcrust pastry

This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets

Sponge pudding gets taken up a level with the addition of delicious baked figs and thyme, resulting in a seriously comforting wintry dessert. Serve warm with cream, ice cream or Greek yogurt

Fun for kids and adults alike, this fruity Neapolitan lolly loaf will turn heads at any dinner table

This super-simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

This super-quick pud is a crowd-pleaser - and is easily dressed up for grown-ups with a splash of Disaronno