It might be getting colder, but we’ve rounded up some of our favourite desserts to keep you toasty and warm this winter. From our decadent chocolate and caramel self-saucing puddings to cinnamon and fig baked apples, we’ve got your sweet tooth sorted.
Looking for other winter warmers? Try some of our most comforting recipes to beat the winter blues, our our favourite warming winter soups.
Rum chocolate self-saucing pudding
This classic pud gets a deliciously decadent twist with rum-soaked prunes. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a dessert that is choc-full of satisfaction.
Vanilla custard and burnt-toffee tart
This crème brûlée-inspired tart is the ultimate in sweet decadence, with its crunchy burnt-toffee topping and oozy vanilla custard filling. Serve chilled or just-caramelised for a satisfying crack and silky inner.
Sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce
Treat yourself with Nadia Lim’s sticky date pudding recipe
Orange and lime delicious pudding
It’s a classic for a reason, but I love this version that’s crammed full of orange and lime instead of lemon. All it takes is one bite, and you’ll never look back! Whip it up for a gorgeous citrus-spiked dessert.
Old-fashioned golden syrup roly poly pudding
A favourite for school dinners in the UK, the traditional roly poly one of Nici Wickes’ most-loved pudding recipes simply because it’s delicious! Fill with golden syrup or jam and serve with ice cream
Chocolate espresso pudding with whisky caramel sauce
This is Nici’s version of the old chocolate self-saucing pudding. It’s so delicious and we have to say a wonderful adult dessert, though you could leave the whisky out and kids would love it too!
Sticky banana and hazelnut croissant pudding
The danger with Nici Wickes’ croissant pudding recipe is that it’s just too easy to make! Banana, hazelnuts and dark chocolate come together to create an indulgent dessert that’s simply irresistible.
Rhubarb and apple lattice tart
As far as quintessential comfort food goes, there’s nothing more satisfying than a freshly baked slice of Nadia’s rhubarb and apple lattice tart served warm with custard, ice cream or cream.
Oat and plum tea cake
Canned plums bring back memories of warmer days in this tea cake, which also includes oats and almonds to make a light and tasty dessert. Don’t be surprised at how quickly it disappears!
Chocolate and caramel self-saucing puddings
These decadent self-saucing puddings are complete with an oozy melted chocolate centre. Serve drizzled with a rich caramel sauce and a dollop of vanilla ice-cream for the ultimate weekend dessert.
Jaffa self-saucing pudding
This indulgent jaffa self-saucing pudding is the answer to your winter comfort food needs. Dust with icing sugar and serve with cream or ice cream for the perfect dessert.
Walnut, whiskey and salted caramel pie
This pie is given a lively hint of spice from the addition of rye whiskey, which pairs magically with walnuts and salted caramel. Complete with a homemade sweet pastry base, this recipe is all you need for a winter dessert.
Cinnamon and fig baked apples with mandarin maple sauce
Sink your spoon into these glorious baked apples, which are stuffed with hazelnuts, figs and prunes for your taste buds’ delight. Serve with our ricotta cream and mandarin maple sauce for a warming dessert that is too good to pass up.
Spiced pumpkin pie with maple crème
Mum just loves a pumpkin pie and she’s always experimenting with them. This is her best yet! Served cool with silky maple crème, this luscious pie is everything you could desire in a winter dessert.
Chocolate toffee molten puddings with salted caramel sauce
It would be hard to find a more heavenly dessert than these chocolate toffee molten puddings, especially when drizzled with our salted caramel sauce. Serve warm from the oven so the liquid filling oozes out when you tuck in!
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