A sandwich cake with a brown buttercream and jammy plum filling

A jewel of a dessert that makes good use of late-summer berries. Serve simply on its own or with a plate of thyme shortbreads

A simple sharing dessert that bakes while you’re enjoying dinner

Oo-la-la! A Parisian-inspired tart of chocolate custard cream on a Rice Krispie and pecan base

Escoffier himself would be proud of this baked take on his classic dessert

Creamy, tangy, rich, summery and shareable

A crack of the brittle choux shell mimics the snap of an ice-cream cone, and reveals the mint choc chip cream inside

Little chewy toffeeish chunks of pure joy that are well worth a bit of extra effort

A perfect teatime snack to savour with a coffee – gluten-free, too

The stickiness of the caramelised fruit and the satisfying crunch of the brittle make this summery dessert so moreish

The creamy and comforting perennial favourite pudding is adaptable to any season

The Latin American classic dessert is unbeatable served cool and with strawberries on a summer’s day

A pleasingly boozy chocolate ice-cream smothered in coffee liqueur and espresso and these easy-to-make hazelnut brittles

This portable version of a German favourite makes it easy to transport to a barbecue or picnic and eat with ease and delight

The smooth filling hits all the zingy high notes and is a gorgeous contrast to the crunchy base

Fluffy, moreish, teasingly sharp, crusty brown on top and bubbling at the edges …

In this blueberry-studded cake, halva melts into the batter during baking to give it a velvety crumb and a hint of sesame

A strawberry and cream sandwich cake with crushed meringue for some welcome crunch

A big slab of lush, chocolate heaven with a velvety crumb and mascarpone icing, and just made for sharing and showing off

Rich, crisp, complex, decadent – and no pastry in sight!