Every dinner party needs a sweet treat. Sometimes, though, once we've got the chicken in the oven and we're whizzing up exotic side dishes fit for kings, there's not a lot of time left for dessert.
That's where these recipes come in handy. They are no-bake, no-fuss and completely stress free.
You'll be surprised how delicious they taste and how beautiful they will look on your dinner table.
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Shelina Permaloo's ginger key lime pie
This lovely ginger key lime pie is the perfect way to round off a dinner party. The molasses sugar really complements the richness of the ginger biscuits and the tangy flavour of the lime.
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2
Rachel Allen's Iced Strawberry Meringue Cake
The beauty of this summer strawberry meringue cake is that it doesn’t require baking. A great way for using up leftover meringues, it is equally delicious made with raspberries too.
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3
Frozen raw matcha 'cheesecake'
Matcha cheesecake is a thing and it is glorious. Not only does this recipe look show-stopping for your dinner party spread, but it's healthy too, still with all the creamy sweetness you would expect. Glorious.
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4
Blackberry fool
This pretty blackberry fool is great for a summer dinner party. It will make a lovely light and refreshing end to a meal.
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5
Banging banoffee and pecan shots
Easy to make and ever so moreish, these tasty treats can be served as sweet bites in shot glasses or spooned into larger vessels for a full dessert.
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6
Marbled Chocolate Mousse
A striking dessert to bring to the table, this marbled chocolate mousse is quick to make and sure to wow your guests.
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7
Strawberry Shortcake
A great dessert to make to round off a family barbecue or Sunday lunch, this easy ice cream cake is packed full of fresh sweet strawberries and buttery shortbread biscuits.
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8
Honeysuckle cheesecake
Nothing beats the big creamy filling of a cheesecake and this honeysuckle and blackberry recipe from Pip McCormac, tastes of summer.
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9
Florence Knight's chocolate pots recipe
This is no regular chocolate pot from Florence Knight. Ketchup may seem like an odd addition, but it lends a sour, almost berry-like taste to the richness of the chocolate that is pleasantly unexpected. It’s very rich mind, so you’ll only need a little.
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10
Fruit salad with lime and chilli snow recipe
This simple fruit salad is refreshing and sweet on its own but transformed into something very special by the snowy blanket of lime and chilli ice scattered over the top.
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11
Banana 'Ice Cream' with Sweet and Salty Roasted Almonds recipe, Gwyneth Paltrow, It's All Good
This recipe has all the rich, creamy texture of ice cream with none of the dairy or sugar. The crunchy topping is a snap to put together and is so, so good. It makes a great vegan dinner party dessert.
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12
triple chocolate slab
This is a chocoholics dream. Serve with some wafer biscuits or some mini Bourbon creams for some retro style.
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13
Lemon Creams
These refreshing little pots make an amazing dessert for dinner parties. They are quick to make and are sure to wow your guests.
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14
Watermelon and rose granita
A lovely light way to finish a dinner party, the key to success with rose water is to use it sparingly. Here they combine beautifully The key to success with rose water is to use it sparingly; in this dessert, subtle notes of rose pair beautifully with watermelon, to make an exotic and refreshing granita.