Cheddar, bacon and sun-dried tomato muffin loaf
Toppings could include pickled peppers, gherkins, Swiss cheese or herby butter.
Cranberry and pecan bran muffins
You can also add fresh blueberries or diced apple to this recipe.
Pear and ginger crumble
You could also use apples or add spices and flaked almonds to the mix.
Chocolate marshmallow brownies
Marshmallows add a gooey note to this brownie. Have a slice for afternoon tea or serve with ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Vanilla yo-yos with raspberry butter cream
A classic afternoon tea biscuit with added raspberries for a modern touch.
Spiced ginger puddings with vanilla custard
You can freeze a pudding and some custard together in single-serve containers. They reheat well from frozen, although the custard will need a stir to make it smooth again.
Apple and passionfruit pie
If fresh passionfruit aren’t in season, you can use passionfruit sauce or pulp from the supermarket.
Chocolate rainbow cake
The trick is to get the icing colours just right (try gel colours from cake shops). Finish with marshmallows and chocolate coins.
Nutty fudge slice
Wrap this slice with kitchen paper and string to add to the sense of occasion.
Chocolate meringue roll with coffee and hazelnut cream
This may look complicated, but it’s really easy to make. It looks stunning, and best of all, it can be made in advance and frozen until it’s ready to serve. Try different combinations of fillings, such as fresh berries and whipped cream, or replace the coffee with cocoa and use orange zest or almonds too. […]
Sticky date and cinnamon bread and butter pudding
Get your just desserts this winter with these perfect puds.
Lemon curd cake with coconut frosting
Easy to freeze and defrost when you please!