Pear dessert recipes

A dartois is a delicate puff pastry tart, filled with frangipane and fresh fruit - a winning dessert if you're entertaining guests

Gary Rhodes's traditional fruit and nut pudding can be oven baked in an hour for a warming family treat

Combine two classic sweets – poached pears and a fruit pie – to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests

This make ahead dessert of pear liqueur-soaked sponge pudding with tender poached pears and a dollop of Chantilly cream is ideal for an autumn dinner party

This easy and comforting pud is the perfect way to round off a family lunch

Indulge in our gooey, rich, chocolatey pud. It's budget-friendly, and just as good for a Friday night treat as it is for a casual dinner party dessert

Want a treat to keep for yourself? This gooey and spicy vegetarian pudding will hit the spot

A good recipe for chocolate sauce is invaluable. Put everything out on the table and let everyone help themselves

A comforting and seasonal pudding for autumn, perfect with a spot of vanilla ice cream

With a hint of spice and little pockets of mincemeat, this is a lovely post-Christmas cake, great with warm custard

Give a classic fruit pie a fresh spin with an oat and almond filling

Try infusing pears with the taste of saffron to make a unique and tasty pudding

Serve up this creamy vegan rice pudding, made with almond milk for extra nuttiness, with a no-added-sugar compote for a healthier alternative to jam

For a perfect squidgy centre this brownie-like chocolate cake should still have a little wobble when you take it out of the oven

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

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

These dinky pavlovas look fantastic and are popular with all the family – and they're great to prepare ahead if you're short of time

These cute and festive pies make a good warm dessert or a tangy alternative to mince pies

Never heard of a scrumble? Half scone, half crumble this freezable fruity pud is perfect to serve with Sunday lunch

Celebrate autumn with a comforting pear and blackberry crumble. A crunchy oat and nut topping and bay-infused custard make for a stunning dessert

We've combined your cheese and dessert courses into one delicious, stunning tart - and believe us, the sweet peaches, the cream and punchy cheese works a treat.

You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!

This festive make-ahead pudding is a great way to use up leftover port (or red wine)