Dinner party dessert recipes (2024)

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  • Ultimate crème brûlée

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.139 ratings

    With a rich, creamy vanilla custard and crunchy, caramelised topping, our crème brûlée makes the ultimate indulgent dessert. Follow our professional tips for mastering this classic French sweet

    • 55 mins
    • More effort
  • Pistachio tiramisu

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Delight guests with a pistachio twist on tiramisu, with a pistachio cream filling and pistachio topping. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Chocolate cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.96 ratings

    Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It's an indulgent end to a dinner party or weekend family meal

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Elevate this Bakewell-inspired tart with the addition of zesty, tangy marmalade and fragrant earl grey tea leaves. Enjoy hot or cold with plenty of cream

    • 1 hr 35 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Millionaire’s cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.47 ratings

    Indulge in this no-bake chocolate cheesecake after a special dinner. Whether it's for New Year's Eve or a birthday, it's sure to impress

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Retro trifle

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.16 ratings

    Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence

    • 40 mins
    • More effort
  • Apple crumble trifle

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • A challenge
    • Vegetarian
  • Next level key lime pie

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.12 ratings

    Make our next level key lime pie for a dessert to impress. We’ve gone with a pastry base and cut through the sweetness with a sweet and sour cream

    • 1 hr 50 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Next level bakewell tart

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    Serve for dessert or as an afternoon tea, the bakewell tart is a baking classic. We've upped the ante to make the crumbliest pastry and fabulous frangipane

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Melt-in-the-middle espresso martini brownies

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.10 ratings

    Treat grown-up guests to these fabulous brownies inspired by a classic co*cktail. They're a decadent ending to any dinner party

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Impress dinner guests with this grown-up dessert. Pears are wonderful for soaking up flavours – here that's cassis, red wine, blackberry and bay leaves

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.10 ratings

    Bake this sophisticated dessert to end your dinner party on a high. A chocolate pastry crust is filled with unctuous ganache filling and topped with caramelised salted pecans

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Strawberry cheesecake in 4 easy steps

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.488 ratings

    Learn how to make cheesecake with our easy step-by-step recipe. Topped with fresh strawberries and a strawberry purée, it makes for a stunning summer dessert.

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings

    Drizzle these fresh choux buns with plenty of hot toffee sauce and top with whatever you like – try homemade honeycomb, chopped nuts or your favourite chocolate bar.

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Next level chocolate fondant

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Wow dinner guests with our ultimate chocolate fondant. Its molten middle is the stuff of dessert dreams – and we've added in caramel and coffee flavours too

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Coconut custard tart with roasted pineapple

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    This custard tart has a tropical twist with sunny Caribbean flavours. Bake it for your next dinner party and we guarantee your guests will go back for a second helping!

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Ultimate lemon meringue pie

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.418 ratings

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

    • 3 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy
  • Paris-Brest

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Indulge in the regal charm of Paris-Brest – a showstopping French dessert featuring a choux pastry ring filled with luxurious hazelnut mousseline

    • 1 hr 35 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make this frozen dessert up to two days ahead of serving so you can spend more time with your guests. It’s sure to impress at a Christmas gathering

    • 32 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    This dessert combo is wonderfully refreshing, with the garnet-coloured, tart jelly cutting through the creaminess of the cardamom panna cotta base

    • 45 mins
    • More effort
    • Gluten-free
  • Lavender poached pear with Poire Williams pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    This make ahead dessert of pear liqueur-soaked sponge pudding with tender poached pears and a dollop of Chantilly cream is ideal for an autumn dinner party

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • A challenge
  • Trifle cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.15 ratings

    Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping make it a real showstopper

    • 3 hrs 10 mins
    • Easy
  • No-bake chocolate tart

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.252 ratings

    You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day

    • 25 mins
    • More effort
Dinner party dessert recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the simplest type of dessert? ›

The simplest dessert and one of the best are fruits because they are nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve. Baked and soft custards vary in so many ways. Creamy, delicate, baked custards may be served in their baking cups or may be unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces.

Do most people have dessert after dinner? ›

Indulging in a sweet treat after dinner is a common ritual for many, offering a comforting and satisfying conclusion to the day.

Which is a current dessert trends? ›

Coffee and Tea Infused Desserts

But, these beverage flavors are becoming part of sweet creations. Coffee cake is a classic, while latte, mocha, chai, matcha, and earl grey flavored cakes and ice creams are gaining even more popularity this year.

What to bring to someone else's house? ›

Bring flowers, or a plant, or a box of good chocolates, or a bottle of wine. But if you do bring chocolates or wine, make it clear to the host on arrival that they are not meant for that evening, but for your host and partner to enjoy the next day. safer to bring chocolates or flowers as a sign of appreciation.

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