Retro dessert recipes

A lighter version of sticky toffee pudding, rich with dates and spices, and the juicy texture of poached pears, this vegan dessert is sure to please a crowd

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

This make-ahead summer dessert is bursting with intense fruity flavour - set in a classic jelly mould for a retro dinner party centrepiece

Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover

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

Make this easy vegan tiramisu for a simple but impressive plant-based dinner party dessert. It's rich, thick and creamy and filled with classic coffee flavours

Enjoy this magnificent vegan version of pecan pie. With all the flavours of the classic American dessert, it's a crowdpleasing treat for all

Take this retro meringue dessert to another level by adding edible flower petals, coconut cream, fruit and nuts for even more texture

Upside-down cakes make a great tea party centrepiece. This peachy Victorian sponge is definitely no exception

Serve for dessert or as an afternoon tea, the bakewell tart is a baking classic. We've upped the ante to make the crumbliest pastry and fabulous frangipane

Use up a thrifty bag of frozen fruit with our easy, family-sized crumble. Serve with vanilla ice cream, custard or cream for a delicious dessert

Bake an American-style lattice pie, presented in a slab for easy portioning. Of course the rhubarb and custard combo is quintessentially British

Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion

We love individual puddings, they add a certain 'Je ne sais quoi' to an occasion. And these fab little meringues are definitely an occasion pudding

A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)

A decadent dinner party pudding or family afternoon treat

Bake your own custard tart with our next-level recipe. We’ve updated this classic dessert with a few extra touches, including a new way to make pastry with brown butter

Make these super-easy jam turnovers from simple squares of shop-bought puff pastry and your favourite jam. Dust with icing sugar and serve with clotted cream

Parkin is a traditional ginger cake from Yorkshire, flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and warm spices. Bake it for Bonfire Night or an afternoon tea treat.

This pudding from reader Elizabeth Clark is the perfect centrepiece, complete with chewy meringue, creamy lemon filling and retro decoration

A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom

Two mighty desserts merge in this seasonal pud made from baked rhubarb, mascarpone laced with almond liqueur and a covering of oat and almond crumble

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too