
Quick dessert recipes
Speedy sweets and easy, fuss-free puddings for those times when you need an after-dinner fix on the double. These recipes are ready in 20 minutes or under...
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Quick peach Melba crumbles
Raspberries, peaches and a crunchy granola topping make for an easy 10-minute dessert that's perfect for summer
Quick & easy tiramisu
Condensed milk is the secret to this super snappy Italian dessert. Coffee and chocolate are a classic combo, simply layer them up and enjoy
Quick sticky toffee puddings
Discover a shameless shortcut to this family favourite pud
Quick mango pudding
If you've taken time to make a special main course, why not take the pressure off and serve this simple but delicious pud
Quick plum crumble
Cheat your way towards a baked fruity warmer by using leftover madeira sponge cake as the topping to a juicy pud
Microwave banana pudding
This pud will be a hit with all the family, and it only takes 20 minutes to make
Frozen tropical fruit yogurt
Try this genius recipe – as if by magic, the frozen tropical fruit freezes the yogurt when blended together. Use a food processor rather than a blender
5-minute mocha pots
This dreamy dessert is ready in under 10 minutes. Use milk chocolate if you're feeding young children
Chocolate tiffin
Go all out and treat yourself to these chocolate tiffin slices, full of milk and dark chocolate, raisins and biscuit. Be warned: they won't last long!
Bakewell trifles
These cherry and almond desserts will really impress your guests. The amaretti biscuits give it a special touch
Chocolate ganache with sea salt, olive oil & toasts
Silky smooth chocolate ganache, with crisp ciabatta toasts and a sprinkle of sea salt makes for a quick, chic, ultra-indulgent dinner party dessert
Raspberry fool with whisky & toasted oats
Fresh, pink raspberries with whipped cream is the perfect summer dessert. Add a splash of whisky and toasted oats for a subtle nutty flavour
Rum ‘n’ raisin ice cream sandwich
Mix plump raisins and dark rum with creamy vanilla ice cream then sandwich between two oat and raisin cookies to make this decadent grown-up dessert
Apple crumble sundae
Ready in no time, this simple budget sundae will satisfy any midweek sweet cravings. If you're looking for a pudding you can whip up in a flash, this is it
Frozen blackberry yogurt
Showcase ripe, seasonal blackberries in this simple-to-make dessert with honey and Greek yogurt
Lemon curd & yogurt fool
Treat yourself to a delightfully easy family dessert - ready in just five minutes
Banoffee splits
A simple pudding with a creamy and indulgent Mars Bar sauce, ready in just 10 minutes
After-dinner mint cream
This creamy syllabub is a spin on classic mint choc chip and a great way to use up leftover chocolates
Caramel & coffee ice cream sandwich
Keep cool this summer with a simple yet indulgent frozen dessert. Who says ice cream sandwiches are for kids? Chocolate-coated coffee beans say otherwise...
Baileys banana trifles
A quick and impressive make-ahead dessert with Baileys for grown-ups, or use extra toffee sauce for kids
Pears with speedy choc sauce
This super-quick pud is a crowd-pleaser - and is easily dressed up for grown-ups with a splash of Disaronno
Cherry chocolate meringue pots
Need a pudding fast? These four-ingredient pots taste as good as they look and will save the day in under 20 minutes
Yogurt parfaits with crushed strawberries & amaretti
Get the taste of summer with this sophisticated dessert that is low fat and easy to make
Peach Melba pots
A cheat's dessert that takes the classic combo of peach and raspberries and serves them with a touch of cloves and almond biscuits