If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure,your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.

If you have trouble stacking the truffles, secure them through the centre of the truffles with strong wooden toothpicks. Note

They say good things come in small packages, and these mini versions of the full-size favourite are proof.

EQUIPMENT 20cm (8-inch) square cake board We’ve use a mixture of lollies to turn this into a rubbish bin. To make this a recycle bin, use a variety of milk bottles. Save any licourice off-cuts for another use. Note

These chocolate and sultana crackles are one way to sneak a little bit of fruit and fibre into unsuspecting kids at a party. Happily, they're so delicious you're bound to get away with it.

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We used watermelon, mandarins, kiwifruit, mango and strawberries. Use any combination you like. Note

The strudel is a classic German sweet pastry dish. We've been a little creative here and instead of using apples, we've used peaches and nectarines. You'll love the result.

Like a cocktail in a glass, this piña colada mousse is the perfect dessert to top off a special dinner party. You can leave the rum out if you like.

One bite of these delicious mini chocolate tarts and your guests will be begging for the recipe. The orange flavoured liqueur adds the perfect touch of sophistication. Grand Marnier or Cointreau will work beautifully.

This exciting and gorgeous dessert perfectly balances its flavours; a hint of tart mixed with smooth creaminess.

We used a sauternes-style dessert wine for this recipe. We used a 5cm (2-inch) fluted round cutter. You could also use a 5cm (2-inch) fluted square cutter or a fluted pastry cutter wheel to cut squares from pastry. Note

Use lightly oiled scissors to cut turkish delight. You will need about 35 sugar flowers per cake pop. Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish Note

From breakfast through to dessert this dish is a great sweet snack for any time of the day. Depending on the occasion you can serve it with greek yoghurt, cream, or ice-cream.

You can serve these mango cheeks with lime fresh, or sprinkle them with brown sugar and grill briefly first.

There is a little more involved here than simply mixing berries into cupcake batter, but the results are absolutely stunning and delicious.

These easy individual tiramisus require no cooking and are perfect for a dinner party.

Cool, sweet and fruity, this refreshing mango and hibiscus sorbet is perfect to enjoy on a warm Summer afternoon by the pool. It is only enhanced by a splash of prosecco.

Perhaps the most well known pumpkin recipe comes from the United States, in the form of this delicious pie. You will need to cook about 350g pumpkin for this recipe.

Tia Maria and Kahlua are both coffee-flavoured liqueurs and would work well in this recipe. Serve it up as a special grown-up treat along with your afternoon cuppa with friends.

The crêpes can be made a day ahead, layer them between sheets of baking paper, then cover and store in the fridge. Note

They are an unlikely pair, but the combination of banana and passionfruit is fresh, healthy and delicious; always a winner. Make sure your bananas are ever so slightly firm, with no blemishes.

Sponge-finger biscuits are also known as savoiardi biscuits, savoy biscuits, lady’s fingers or sponge fingers; they are long, oval-shaped Italian-style crisp fingers made from sponge-cake mixture, and are available from supermarkets. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Looking for something a little bit decadent? This rich chocolate, cherry cheesecake could be your answer!

This pudding is also great served topped with fresh mango slices, instead of the banana, if you like. Sago is a grain often used in puddings and desserts; it is available from some supermarkets and most health-food stores.

This crumble goes well with custard. Note

These teeny tiramisu cupcake towers are not only adorable, but a delightful option for dessert!

These little individual pavlovas are the perfect finishing touch to any meal with friends. You can experiment will all sorts of fruit toppings; berries are always a good choice, as are the more tropical fruits like mango and passionfruit.

Compote is traditionally a dessert, but as shown here it can also be served over warm porridge as a breakfast dish.

The mix of textures, flavours and temperatures combine in the classic king of desserts, the bombe alaska, to create a sensationally sweet dish.

These pear and marzipan tartlets would not look out of place in the display cabinet of the most upmarket French pâtisserie. Don't let their delicate appearance fool you, they're surprisingly simple to make.

You need about 6 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

These scrumptious little chocolate and almond meringues manage to be both rich and light, crisp and chewy, all at the same time.

You can use canned cherries if fresh are not in season. Note

A cool and classy take on an Australian Christmas classic.

This cute snail cake is perfect for a kids' birthday party at home or school - your children will love the cute little bugs.

The cheesecake will sink slightly in the centre during baking. Store the cheesecake in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate for 1 week. Note

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for the caramel filling Note

Topped with candied carrot, this cardamom-infused fruit salad is magnificent served with thick Greek yoghurt.

This decadent chocolate-orange slice is heavenly with a cup of hot espresso coffee.

To remove pomegranate seeds: cut the pomegranate in half crossways, and using your fingers, scrape the seeds from the flesh while holding the pomegranate upside-down in a bowl of cold water; the seeds will sink and the white pith will float to the surface. Discard the pith, and drain the seeds before using. Note

Once filled, the choux will soften, so assemble 1-2 hours before eating. Note

Cream mixture must be cooled 5 minutes before adding chocolate to avoid the chocolate “seizing”, that is, becoming grainy and firm and having the appearance of a dull paste. Note

These preserved citrus fruits are great to use as a base for a whole range of desserts dishes such as pies, puddings, cakes and crumbles.

This is a great activity to do with the kids, as well as a gorgeous treat to make for them. Delight family and friends with these DIY Easter eggs.

The creaminess of the ice cream and chocolate sauce is a delectable texture contrast to the crunchiness of the pavlova. You can serve this with a berry compote as well if you like.

Mixture is not suitable to freeze. Note

These mango cremes are quick and easy to make and you can pop them in the fridge early in the day, ready for dessert later in the evening. You could serve them with berries for an extra splash of colour, if you like.

Using fresh coconut for sweet dishes like this will enhance the flavour immeasurably, and you'll find many greengrocers and supermarkets now sell plastic bags of shredded or grated fresh coconut in the Asian ingredient section.

Palm sugar brings a depth of flavour as well as sweetness to these delectable little cheesecakes.

There's no bowl needed for this easy slice recipe. Just add the ingredients to the tin and bake.

Use any type or combination of berries you like. We used a combination of boysenberries, raspberries and cherries. Note

If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note

Simple is best when it comes to a refreshing summer dessert, as proven in this lovely dish of juicy orange-infused strawberries, mint and crème fraîche.

Zeppole di san giuseppe is also known as St Joseph's Day cake.

It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. To make the crisps uniform, draw rectangles on baking paper, turn the paper over, then pipe meringue into the rectangular shapes. Spread mixture evenly with a metal spatula. Trim edges of cold crisps with a sharp knife. Note

A moist and delicious microwavable cake that tastes every bit as good as an oven baked one. This cake is best made on the day of serving, which is fine because it's just so easy! You're welcome.

This dreamy cheesecake recipe is best prepared the night before to ensure it sets beautifully.

This yummy mango and lime mousse makes a fruity and tangy alternative to the usual chocolate kind. With the slightly boozy and most delicious element of creme de menthe, you have a dessert just for the adults.

Coffee buttercream sandwiched between delicate crumbly meringue makes a simple, sweet treat perfect for coffee lovers.

Spiced yoghurt adds perfumed creaminess to these peaches caramelised in brown sugar. Caramelising the peaches deepens their natural flavour.

Mint and orange combine to flavour this amazing glazed tropical fruit salad. If you like, serve with a dollop of creamy coconut ice-cream for an indulgent summer treat.

Watermelon and mint granita, a semi-frozen dessert originating from Sicily.

You can drizzle each fig with a little vincotto or aged balsamic vinegar before grilling to add a piquancy to the finished dish.

These rich and boozy dark chocolate truffles are rudely rich and delicious. They make a perfect after dinner treat, just for when you thought you couldn't eat another bite.

It is fine to use one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat's ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.

We all love a bit of yin and yang in our lives, and our cooking. Sure, caramel isn't the healthiest thing on earth, but accompanied with these fruit skewers the result is absolutely irresistible.

These delicious puddings can be made up as quick as a flash as long as you have a jar of jam in your cupboard. Plus, they're gluten-free so everyone can enjoy them.

a carnival of cakes to delight your guests ­ you could also personalise each cake with the name of the birthday child Tint each portion of butter cream with each of the colourings. Using a fork as a handle, spread top and side of each cake with a different coloured butter cream. Arrange balloon cakes […]

These crisp brandy snaps make a sophisticated, light dessert for a dinner party.

Frozen yoghurt can be made up to 3 days ahead; keep tightly covered with foil in the freezer. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

The mixed spice gives a unique aromatic element to this cake, which is kept deliciously moist with the addition of yoghurt.

This recipe cleverly combines a honeycomb texture with toffee flavours to make a fabulous dipping dessert.