Retro party recipes
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Vegan tiramisu
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
Peach Melba knickerbocker glory
Peaches and raspberries are a heavenly match and kids will love these retro puds
Perfect pavlova
Make one of the most iconic summer desserts – pavlova. This recipe boasts a crisp, white shell and marshmallowy centre. It's perfect for al fresco dining
Speedy banana splits
Whip up this speedy classic no-cook pud in next to no time
Duck with passion fruit & orange sauce
Treat someone to pan-fried duck breasts glazed in a beautifully sticky orange, soy and passion fruit sauce. It’s quick, easy and sure to impress
Profiterole & salted toffee ice cream sandwiches
Drizzle these fresh choux buns with plenty of hot toffee sauce and top with whatever you like – try homemade honeycomb, chopped nuts or your favourite chocolate bar.
Scrumptious strawberry pavlova
A scrumptious treat for a hot summer's day
Retro trifle
Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence
Cheat's scampi with chunky chips
A classic fave that's satisfying and surprisingly healthy - and just 93p per serving!
Profiteroles
Award-winning writer, Fiona Beckett, shares her recipe for this classic 1970s dessert
Homemade custard creams
Try our take on this classic sandwich biscuit. Our homemade custard creams combine three layers of buttery biscuit with a creamy custard icing filling
Chocolate & berry mousse pots
Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves
Mini meatloaves
An updated retro favourite that makes a cheap and easy family meal
Ultimate crème brûlée
With a rich, creamy vanilla custard and crunchy, caramelised topping, our crème brûlée makes the ultimate indulgent dessert. Follow our professional tips for mastering this classic French sweet
Zabaglione trifle slice
This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each
Creamy rice pudding with stewed plums
Give your guests a nostalgic hit with this nursery pudding of the highest order
Raspberry, white chocolate & pistachio profiteroles
Once you've mastered choux pastry using our step-by-step guide, this French patisserie-style dessert will be a breeze
Classic devilled eggs
Make devilled eggs to serve at a Boxing Day buffet. They're filled with mustard, spring onions, mayo, yogurt and a pinch of cayenne. Top with chives, if you like
Quick cheese straws
Delicious cheesy sticks, perfect for dipping, just as good on their own - ready in under 20 minutes.
Classic cheese fondue
Get together with friends around the ultimate sharing dish – a classic cheese fondue. Enjoy with crusty bread, boiled potatoes, crudités and pickles
Baked alaska
Make this retro dessert for a festive get-together. With ice cream, fluffy meringue and sponge cake, it's a showstopper – and it's easier to make than it looks
Classic prawn cocktail
This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion
Blancmange
Our easy blancmange uses only a handful of thrifty ingredients. This retro, milky dessert is infused with lemon and can be topped with juicy fresh berries.
Rum babas with poached pineapple & vanilla ice cream
A restaurant-style pudding you can make ahead for a relaxed end to your dinner party