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Dessert Recipes 

Dessert is definitely a course that is worth waiting for. The range of dessert recipes is astounding and every one has their own personal favourite. If you have a sweet tooth then chocolate dessert recipes are definitely for you, whereas for those trying to cut back, dessert doesn"t have to mean the end to your diet as we have plenty of healthy dessert recipes that can still excite.

Dessert can take a decidedly British style with apple pie recipes, trifle recipes, crumble recipes and custard recipes. Kids dessert recipes can be fun and interactive such as ice cream sundaes and fairy cakes. Adult dessert recipes can be age old favourites that remind you of home including bread pudding recipes, or indulgent, rich after dinner treats such as dark chocolate souffles.

Try out some of these delicious recipes for dessert:

Apple Crumble 

Eton Mess

Summer Pudding

Banoffee pie

Sticky toffee pudding recipe

Banana Bread recipe

Cheesecake

Cupcake recipe

Cookie recipes


Most Popular dessert Recipes

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chocolate pudding

By Amanda

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Banoffee Pie

By PeterW

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lemon meringue pie

By Kenny

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no bake cheesecake

By veggie123

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American Pancakes

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By Helga Slater


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Apple pancakes

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By Love baking

Apple pancakes are a great treat instead of eggy bread (French Toast) or plain eggs for breakfast. Can be prepared the night before, except for the apples, and you are ready to go. Makes a smashing dessert with ice cream.



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apple pie

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By daijohn


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Apple Pudding

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By Ely Eats

The addition of water changes this recipe into an apple pudding from an apple crumble. Can be served hot or cold with ice cream or custard


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Baked apple

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By Forty Something

These Baked apples are delicious and require so little time to prepare. The wine turns an ordinary dessert into something special.


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baked cheesecake

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By Love baking


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Baked peaches

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By Myrna Young


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Baklava

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By elliott.sanderson


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Banana Pie

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By John H Glen

What is it about this tropical fruit that makes it work so well with delicious whipped cream? Add to that a lovely biscuit pie base a few nuts and other key ingredients and you have a pie made in heaven.


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banana split

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By Hampshire Hog

There are many ways to serve a banana but splitting them and adding with your favourite topping like chocolate, custard, cream or ice-cream has got to be one of the greatest pleasures in life.


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Basic Pancakes

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By thornbird


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blueberry cheesecake

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By Lola

Once you have tried this cheesecake with the blueberry twist there is no way you will go back to the plain version, it will become your favourite in an instant.


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bread and butter pudding

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By Ellecantere

Bread and Butter Pudding is the cornerstone of British pudding. Few can resist this, hot or cold, with or without custard, B&B Pud fit for a King... or Queen


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Bread Pudding

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By couteaux

Just like Mum and Nana used to make.... a classic British pud. You owe it to your kids to introduce them to this classic dessert.


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cherry pie

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By chef1

This is a classic summer pie and very popular in both Britain and America. Some say it is even better served cold with a good helping of thick double cream.


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Chocolate banoffee pie

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By Carnation


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chocolate fondant

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By LukeColairo

This is heaven for chocolate lovers. Soft sponge on the outside and a sumptuous gooey melting soft centre. This indulgent dessert should be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.


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chocolate fondue

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By Paula:)


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chocolate fudge

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By Cally

This superb confectionery come with a warning, it is just too good and it certainly won't be around for long. The added chocolate gives it a luxurious dimension that will keep them coming back for more.


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Chocolate Mousse

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By Golearnto

For lovers of chocolate this traditional dish is very satisfying. It is light yet luxurious and really quite easy to make. Definitely worth a try.



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chocolate pots

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By phobes

Chocolate in pots...Chocolate in cups.... some terrific ideas on individual chocolate based desserts.... certainly worth browsing through this category for chocolate based inspiration


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Chocolate Torte

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By Chef Ella <3

The Dark chocolate torte acts as a base on which to pipe your home made raspberry mousse made with mascarpone cheese to make a very special dessert


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Christmas Pudding

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By tjfudge

Christmas would just not be the same without this most traditional of puddings. Just like the Christmas turkey with all the trimmings this is a must on Christmas Day


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creme brulee

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By John H Glen

This rich dessert, said to originate from France, is usually served in individual ramekin dishes and consists of a delicious rich custard based topped with caramelised sugar and often accompanied with fruit berries of various kinds


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crepe

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By King Cook 72

Ooh, La La - c'est magnifique! For lovers of French Crepe this is a must.


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Drop scones

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By Love baking

Drop scones is another name for pancakes or crepes. This is an easy recipe for breakfast or dessert and can be served with a large variety of fillings/toppings


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Easy banoffee pie

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By Team MyDish

For the best bannoffee pie recipe, start with a biscuit base mixed with melted butter, top with caramel and then finish with whipped cream and bananas - never fails to impress


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Easy pancakes

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By carol savage


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Eves Pudding

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By Grace

Similar to an apple crumble, Eve's pudding has a sponge topping on the apples instead.


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flan

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By masonjamie

A flan can be sweet or savoury and many variations exist. The typical British flan consists of an open pastry or crust with a filling - take a look at these great flan recipes to see what takes your fancy


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french toast

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By Charlottev

Hats off to the French for this one. A fantastic breakfast or brunch treat that you can serve with most spreads: jam, syrup Nutella etc. A true hit with the kids as well.


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frozen yogurt

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By Anjali Pathak

A superb and healthy alternative to ice cream and you can vary the flavours simply by experimenting with different fruits


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Fruit compote

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By anna


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fruit salad

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By Rolo

Fruit salad works with just about any combination of fruits and at any time of the day. Wake up to a lovely fresh fruit salad to get your day off to a healthy start or round of your dinner with a light fruit salad to help digestion.


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Fudge

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By carol savage

Fudge never seems to last long enough to offer to others in the house as it is so moreish, no one else gets a look in!


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Ginger Pudding

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By Love baking

This very special Ginger Pudding is firm and brown on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside as the sauce breaks through into the pudding.


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Ice cream recipes

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By Kit Kat

Home made ice creams are easy to make and much more delicious than shop bought and you can be innovative in creating your own special flavours such as Berry Ice Cream, or use Maltesers or lemon, Peach & Pecan


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Jam roly poly

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By maufransan


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Jam Sponge

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By officialcallumw


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Jelly recipe

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By Inez

Using gelatin leaves or powdered gelatin enables you to create your own jelly and you can use whatever flavour you fancy.


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Key Lime Pie

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By hi fi


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Lemon Cheesecake

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By tinah41

Cheesecake with a yummy biscuit base and that cheesecake filling to die for, just as you know and love it..... but with the extra lemon twist giving it an added dimension


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Lemon Pie Recipe

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By rachaeld

Quick and easy to make with a zesty and sweet lemon filling. Great for a teatime treat


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Lemon posset

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By RSone

Possets were old English desserts used especially to get children to sleep by adding wine to hot milk but this Lemon posset uses lemons instead of wine and is too good for children!


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Lemon pudding

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By Ely Eats

This is a simple recipe for a tasty Lemon Pudding, with the lemons giving just the right amount of tang.


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Lemon Sponge

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By Coca-Cola

If you feel like being self-indulgent, make and serve this delicious lemon pudding for your visitors and you will received loads of compliments.


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Lokshen Pudding

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By gavstolls

Lokshen pudding is a traditional Jewish pudding using vermicelli, sultanas, raisins and cinnamon.


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Malva Pudding

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By Samantha Brownless

A traditional South African pudding, Malva pudding is delicious when the sauce is poured over it and it is served warm with custard or cream


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meringue

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By Grace

Meringues are the basis for many puddings such as Pavlova or they can be eaten separately, topped with the ingredients of your choice or use the filling between two meringues


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Milk Tart

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By Serena

Milk Tart (or melk tert) a typical South African dish is essentially a shortcrust pastry pie filled with custard - really rich and delicious.


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mince pie

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By Keith Tong

Perfect mince pies for Christmas Eve. You can't beat a crumbly fruity freshly baked mince pie with a glass of mulled wine or a drop of sherry - delicious!


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Mud Pie Recipe

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By Marshmallow Fluff

The Brits have certainly embraced this rich chocolate delight, originating in the USA so they say


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New York Cheesecake

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By James McIntosh


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Panna cotta

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By St Helen's Farm

Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert made with gelatin, cream, sugar and milk and for a variation try adding Amaretto liqueur.


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pavlova

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By Helga Slater

The Pavlova was created in honour of Anna Pavlova after a dancing tour in Australia and New Zealand in the 1920's. It is essentially a meringue with whipped cream and fruit in the centre.


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pecan pie

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By Barry Bloater


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Pineapple Pudding

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By Love baking

The Golden Syrup poured over the pudding makes it very sweet and full of delicious sauce.


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poached pears

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By John H Glen

Poach the pears in red wine, which gives them a lovely colour and add cointreau to finish off this elegant dessert


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Potato pancakes

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By TMAS

This recipe is called Indian potato pancakes but it could just as easily be called potato latkes for a Jewish delicacy or raggmunk for a Swedish dish


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Profiteroles

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By Manisha Patel

Profiteroles are made with choux pastry and are usually filled with cream and covered in chocolate but they are also delicious when filled with passion fruit cream and covered with lemon icing


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Pumpkin Pie

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By Team MyDish

Another import from The States - well they had to do something with all those pumpkins. Serve warm on a cold Autumn evening - mmmmm not bad actually!


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raspberry cheesecake

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By sunshine-shoes


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rice pudding

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By John H Glen

Rice pudding is best made cooked slowly for a long time in a low oven to make it creamy and give it a golden brown skin


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savoury pancake

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By Susan H

Vegetable pancakes are savoury instead of sweet and a variety of vegetables can be added to the batter such as cheese & herbs, aubergines or sweet potatoes and for a special dish, try seafood.


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sherry trifle

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By Heidi Hotplate

Sherry Trifle is a traditional Scottish dish and is made of layers of sponge, soaked in whiskey, then covered with fruit and then custard and ending up with whipped cream.


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Sorbet Recipes

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By Linda Palmer

Think of a fruit and you can make it into a fruit sorbet using an ice cream maker if you have one but it can be made in a mixer as well.


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Sponge Pudding

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By Scrumptious

Some sponge puddings are steamed, and some are baked in the oven and some in the microwave, with a variety of flavours such as treacle or orange and ginger and each has something different to offer.


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Sticky Toffee Pudding

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By Deborah Meaden

It does not take very long to make a sticky toffee pudding but it is well worth the effort and this recipe shows you exactly how to do it.


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strawberry cheesecake

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By Jail Bird!

Strawberry cheesecake says summer all over. Don't worry about the calories either as we have some delicious low cal recipes as well. Try varying the fruit for some interesting alternatives flavours.


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Strawberry trifle

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By Manisha Patel

Using sponges bought from a shop, this sherry trifle is essentially putting all the ingredients together in different layers until the trifle is complete.


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Summer Pudding

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By Raoul

Summer pudding is made from bread soaked in fruit juice and filled with summer berry fruit and left overnight in the fridge.


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Syllabub

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By Peter Bamford

Syllabub is a traditional English dessert which needs no cooking but should be served chilled and is essentially milk and cream whisked together with wine and brandy


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tiramisu

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By Love baking


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toffee

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By Jphangel

Children love to make toffee but be very careful as the sugar gets very hot when boiled


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toffee apple

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By Georgina

Using caramel bought in the shops, this recipe is so easy to make and children will enjoy helping you .


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Toffee apple crumble

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By Rebecca Robinson


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Trifle recipe

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By Laila

Trifles are very simple to make and just require you to put all the ingredients together in different layers.


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vanilla cheesecake

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By Chef Eve

Beautiful cheesecake with hints of vanilla. The filling works so well with the biscuit base. Perfect for teatime or as a dessert after dinner


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vanilla fudge

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By Veronica

For connoisseurs of this sweet delicacy this recipe is one to try. Getting the mixture to the critical temperature of 115 degrees C (the soft-ball stage) is the key.


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vanilla ice cream

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By Susan H

Why buy ice cream when you can easily make it and it tastes so much better as well?


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white chocolate cheesecake

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By reenster

Just cheesecake is not enough for some people. Adding white chocolate makes this cheesecake extra special.


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White Chocolate Mousse

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By Love baking

With white chocolate and mascarpone cheese you can make this mousse without using eggs or gelatine.


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whoopie pie

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By OshenMT

Is it a biscuit or is it a cake....no its a pie sandwich with a soft creamy filling, quite unusual and quite delicious. The Americans have built a whole business around this little beauty



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