Dinner party puddings

Sophisticated and decadent, these get-ahead puds are a real dinner-party treat

If you make one pudding, it has to be this unbelievably easy throw-together pud that champions tangy raspberries, smothered in buttery vanilla custard and spiked with tangy lemon curd. We also have an amazing marmalade bread and butter pudding that you will love. Recipe from My Kind of Food by Valli Little (ABC Books), published in Australia.

Nigella’s Limoncello Tiramisu is made with mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon curd, sponge finger, and lemon juice, resulting in a zesty sweet dessert that takes 20 minutes to prepare!

White chocolate and raspberry pots Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best and you only need five ingredients to make these creamy white chocolate and raspberry puddings. Make them up to a day ahead for a dinner party.

You can’t beat a pavlova recipe, especially a crisp-chewy meringue base, with nuggets of chocolate, created by Nigella Lawson. The meringue provides an enticing layer beneath the cream and crimson raspberries. From Forever Summer by Nigella Lawson (£16.99, Chatto & Windus).

Cherry and almond is a heavenly combination. This fruity dessert has a sponge top and crunchy finish. Serve with plenty of custard

Check out my list of 6 crowd-pleasing desserts that are perfect for serving at your next dinner party or a birthday, Christmas or New Year celebration!

This Lemon Posset recipe is of course super simple and hugely delicious. This make ahead dessert is one of my favourites. It is easy and perfect with shortbread as a dinner party dessert or for any easy entertaining occasion. #lemonposset #lemondesserts #makeaheaddesserts #summerdesserts #lemoncream

Our individual rhubarb and custard crumbles are quick and easy to make and you can make them ahead of time, so they’re great for a dinner party dessert.

Quick and easy dinner or decadent dessert - recipes for any occasion.

This lemon blueberry trifle is a show-stopper of a dessert! With layers of angel food cake, pudding, blueberries, and whipped cream, it's simply delightful.

Experience the velvety indulgence of Nigella’s Chocolate Pots! This easy recipe, perfect for dessert lovers, uses simple ingredients for a rich, creamy chocolate treat. Enjoy the ultimate comfort food, ready in minutes!

This cherished recipe from my grandma has become a staple in our kitchen, and we've already made it four times this month.

In-season berries with cream, mango & meringue. Raspberry Eton Mess is also an easy no-bake dessert if you want to totally cheat with a pre-made meringue.

Easy Lemon Mousse recipe - by The Toasty Kitchen #lemonmousse #lemon #mousserecipe #nocookdessert #nobakedessert #spring #easter #lightdessert #summerdessert #dessertrecipe #lemoncurd #recipe

Indulge in the creamy delight of Lemon Posset, a dessert that's both flavorful and satisfying, perfect for summer 2023. As the lemon dessert trend sweeps the internet, my excitement grows. Being a devoted fan of lemon treats, I'm thrilled to share this amazing recipe with you. The sweet and tangy combination is irresistible, capturing the essence of what makes lemon desserts so special.

An amazing trifle made in a tray from layers of jelly, lamingtons, custard, chocolate cake, cream, strawberries and berry coulis.

You'll want to give this one a run.

A perfect finish to any meal, these zingy yuzu daiquiri cheesecake pots with salted lime praline crumbs offer something a little different for dinner party guests. If you like the look of these, you’ll love our speedy passion fruit cheesecakes.

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