Comforting dessert recipes

Bake these indulgent vegan brownies with a cookie topping. They're easy to make and don't need expensive ingredients – just simple items from your storecupboard

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

Try our classic Bramley apple pie with homemade shortcrust pastry. Simplicity is key to this traditional dish which makes for a comforting family pudding.

Bake these caramel pear blondies for an indulgent teatime treat. With a biscuity flavour that comes from browning the butter, they're moreish and chewy

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

What's more inviting than a sticky toffee pudding? Our recipe delivers on expectations, with a lovely sticky sponge, true toffee flavour and a light sponge

Looking for a truly comforting dessert? Bake waffles in a rich, chocolatey custard, with salted caramel hiding underneath it!

This authentic creamy dessert will add a taste of New York to any dining table. Our American-style baked cheesecake recipe makes an easy family dessert.

Make this seasonal apple and blackberry crumble for a comforting family pud. Pre-cooking the topping will make it extra-crispy, while also retaining the texture of the fruit

A decadent chocolate version of a traditional trifle, and so easy to make. Layer chocolate brownies, custard, Irish cream liqueur and whipped cream for an indulgent treat

Try a new take on banoffee pie with a crunchy hazelnut praline, salted caramel and muscovado whipped cream. A few cheat’s ingredients will save you time

A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom

Put a twist on the classic American monkey bread with Easter flavours. It’s made to be pulled apart and eaten with your hands – like a monkey would!

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

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Squidgy and super moreish, these gorgeous foolproof fruity chocolate bakes will be snapped up in seconds

This super-simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

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

The popular combo of jam and peanut butter works beautifully in this sponge pudding. The salty, nutty flavour you get from the peanuts matches so well with the jammy fruit

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

Try this Spanish-style baked cheesecake with a burnished exterior. With crème caramel-style bittersweet notes and a creamy yet light centre, it's heavenly

Impress your guests with this chocolate and cherry layered cream cake. Our easy Black Forest gateau is a revamped version of a retro classic.

Lime, cream and a buttery biscuit base – this zesty oven-baked treat makes a refreshing and indulgent end to a meal