Dinner party dessert recipes (2024)

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Finish your evening in style with a decadent chocolate tart, fruity trifle, cheesecake or ice cream dessert. Our stunning yet simple puddings are sure to impress.

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  • Next level key lime pie

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.12 ratings

    Make our next level key lime pie for a dessert to impress. We’ve gone with a pastry base and cut through the sweetness with a sweet and sour cream

  • Paris-Brest

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    Indulge in the regal charm of Paris-Brest – a showstopping French dessert featuring a choux pastry ring filled with luxurious hazelnut mousseline

  • Apple crumble trifle

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day

  • Pistachio tiramisu

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Delight guests with a pistachio twist on tiramisu, with a pistachio cream filling and pistachio topping. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party

  • Next level chocolate fondant

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Wow dinner guests with our ultimate chocolate fondant. Its molten middle is the stuff of dessert dreams – and we've added in caramel and coffee flavours too

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Elevate this Bakewell-inspired tart with the addition of zesty, tangy marmalade and fragrant earl grey tea leaves. Enjoy hot or cold with plenty of cream

  • Ultimate lemon meringue pie

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.415 ratings

    You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good

  • Millionaire’s cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.47 ratings

    Indulge in this no-bake chocolate cheesecake after a special dinner. Whether it's for New Year's Eve or a birthday, it's sure to impress

  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    This dessert combo is wonderfully refreshing, with the garnet-coloured, tart jelly cutting through the creaminess of the cardamom panna cotta base

  • Coconut custard tart with roasted pineapple

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    This custard tart has a tropical twist with sunny Caribbean flavours. Bake it for your next dinner party and we guarantee your guests will go back for a second helping!

  • Retro trifle

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.16 ratings

    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

  • No-bake chocolate tart

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.252 ratings

    You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day

  • Strawberry cheesecake in 4 easy steps

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.488 ratings

    Learn how to make cheesecake with our easy step-by-step recipe. Topped with fresh strawberries and a strawberry purée, it makes for a stunning summer dessert.

  • Melt-in-the-middle espresso martini brownies

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.10 ratings

    Treat grown-up guests to these fabulous brownies inspired by a classic cocktail. They're a decadent ending to any dinner party

  • Chocolate cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.96 ratings

    Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It's an indulgent end to a dinner party or weekend family meal

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Impress dinner guests with this grown-up dessert. Pears are wonderful for soaking up flavours – here that's cassis, red wine, blackberry and bay leaves

  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings

    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.

  • Lavender poached pear with Poire Williams pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    This make ahead dessert of pear liqueur-soaked sponge pudding with tender poached pears and a dollop of Chantilly cream is ideal for an autumn dinner party

  • Trifle cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.15 ratings

    Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping make it a real showstopper

  • A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.10 ratings

    Bake this sophisticated dessert to end your dinner party on a high. A chocolate pastry crust is filled with unctuous ganache filling and topped with caramelised salted pecans

  • Rocky road cheesecake pudding

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.32 ratings

    We've blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.

  • Ultimate crème brûlée

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.139 ratings

    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

  • Next level bakewell tart

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    Serve for dessert or as an afternoon tea, the bakewell tart is a baking classic. We've upped the ante to make the crumbliest pastry and fabulous frangipane

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