Vegetarian dessert recipes

Need a quick, prep-ahead dessert? This raspberry and mango parfait is ideal. If you have any crumble mix leftover, you can eat it for breakfast the next day

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

Make this speedy fruit crumble for when guests pop over. It takes 20 minutes to prep, then you can leave it in the oven while you entertain

Eloise Shardlow creates a delicate, floral twist on the classic sponge cake. Dried rose petals, rose icing and raspberries make for a showstopping decoration

This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners

Master the chocolate cake with an airy, light sponge and rich buttercream filling. It's simple enough for an afternoon tea but special enough for a party too

Combine the heady flavours of rhubarb and ginger to make a crème brûlée with a real flavour punch. It's a stunning dessert at the end of a special dinner

Elevate strawberry cheesecake with a buttery crust and baked filling that’s velvety and rich while still being light. It's a stunning summertime dessert

Combine fruit pie with apple crumble to get the best of both – a warming dessert that slices neatly and delivers two textures of pastry

What's more inviting than a sticky toffee pudding? Our recipe delivers on expectations, with a lovely sticky sponge, true toffee flavour and a light sponge

Need to make a celebration cake at short notice? This foolproof, showstopping caramel cake uses storecupboard ingredients and is quick to whip up

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

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

Making your own, individual citrus set puddings is even more impressive when served with homemade sugared-almond shortbread for scooping out the cream

This dairy-free dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and is even freezer-friendly

Sweet summer raspberries folded into cream flavoured with honey, whisky and toasted oatmeal - what could be more delicious?

Conjure smiles from family and friends with easy chocolate fairy cakes – they have a lovely light sponge and buttery icing

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Make super-creamy vanilla ice cream and eat it as it is, or add different flavours to suit all tastes

Combine tiramisu and meringue roulade to make an impressive dessert. The crisp meringue contrasts beautifully with the silky coffee cream in this recipe