Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too

Use up your leftover fruit buns in this sumptuous spin on traditional bread and butter pudding - a great spring bake

You'll have most of the ingredients for this sumptuous pudding in your cupboard and fridge already. A great recipe for kids to help with

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

Expect requests for second helpings of this decadent dessert! Bake raspberry doughnuts with fresh custard, lemon curd and raspberries

Alison Coulling puts a stylish twist on a classic, winning over the judges in the search for Britain's Best Pud

The uplifting zing of lemon zest cuts through the richness of this creamy and comforting classic

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Infuse traditional rice pudding with lemon curd and rhubarb for a zesty yet comforting dessert. It's a real treat on a cold day

Transform a classic rice pudding into a modern tart with crisp pastry and zesty lemon. It's a lovely dessert to end any dinner menu

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Try our recipe for a gorgeously creamy, yet low in fat rice pudding. Serve this comforting dessert with jam or fruit

This simple bake is lovely with a cuppa. Or have it for dessert instead, with custard or ice cream

Need a simple, zingy dessert you can make with minimal fuss? Try this creamy lemon cheesecake, made with just a few basic storecupboard ingredients

Try baking a vegan version of lemon cake. Light and zingy, it also works well if you replace the flour and baking powder with gluten-free alternatives

A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal

These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop

Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

There’s nothing quite like a simple, zesty, homemade lemon curd. Perfect on toast, scones, hot buttered crumpets or rippled through ice cream

Kids can help make this simple springtime treat – delicious with extra lemon curd and yogurt as a pud, or serve with a cuppa

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

These little puds look deceptively sweet, but they contain a sponge bursting with berries and the sauce is deliciously tangy

A classic British cake from the Bake Off judge, Paul Hollywood's lemon drizzle is a simple traybake, made extra special with feather icing

This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets

An easy vegetarian one-pot risotto - simply stir in your seasonal veg, simmer and enjoy

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better than this

Inspired by a risotto from London restaurant Ooze, smoked salmon may sound expensive for a midweek meal, but is no more costly than cooking with red meat

Cross a Christmas pudding with a cheesecake and what do you get? A fantastic alternative festive dessert with a crunchy ginger base and creamy filling

Make these smart, simple desserts ahead of time for a relaxed Friday night supper with friends