Dessert recipes

Planning a party and still haven't found the perfect showstopper? Our collection of brilliant desserts will have you sorted.

Vanessa Levis

Whether you’ve hosting a casual gathering or a festive celebration, dessert is the finishing touch to a great night. From mocha éclairs and Eton mess to mandarin soufflé with white chocolate sauce and Venetian chocolate cake with star anise gelato, this selection of recipes will ensure that the night ends on a sweet, high note.

Ricotta and cinnamon pastry pillows

Ricotta and cinnamon pastry pillows

Eton mess

Eton mess

Salty-sweet churros with dulce de leche

Salty-sweet churros with dulce de leche

Chocolate mousse

Chocolate mousse

Queen of puddings

Queen of puddings

Chocolate truffles

Chocolate truffles

Chocolate-violet fondant with crème fraîche ice-cream

Chocolate-violet fondant with crème fraîche ice-cream

Babas with beurre Bosc pears and eau de vie

Babas with beurre Bosc pears and eau de vie

Crème à la cassonade

Crème à la cassonade

Mocha éclairs

Mocha éclairs

Jaffa millefeuilles

Jaffa millefeuilles

Venetian chocolate cake with star anise gelato

Venetian chocolate cake with star anise gelato

Bread and Sauternes pudding with cinnamon and apple caramel

Bread and Sauternes pudding with cinnamon and apple caramel

Quince clafoutis and chestnut ice-cream

Quince clafoutis and chestnut ice-cream

White chocolate parfait with chocolate sorbet

White chocolate parfait with chocolate sorbet

Mastic parfait with pistachio, strawberry and rose

Mastic parfait with pistachio, strawberry and rose

Mandarin soufflé with white chocolate sauce

Mandarin soufflé with white chocolate sauce

Fried custard with vanilla ice-cream and honey

Fried custard with vanilla ice-cream and honey

Strawberry shortcake

Strawberry shortcake

Strawberries and cream

Strawberries and cream

Frozen sheep’s milk yoghurt with mint syrup and blood oranges

Frozen sheep’s milk yoghurt with mint syrup and blood oranges

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