Dinner party dessert recipes (2024)

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Finish your evening in style with a decadent chocolate tart, fruity trifle, cheesecake or ice cream dessert. Our stunning yet simple puddings are sure to impress.

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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
Paris-Brest
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Indulge in the regal charm of Paris-Brest – a showstopping French dessert featuring a choux pastry ring filled with luxurious hazelnut mousseline
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
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
A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating
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
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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
Ultimate lemon meringue pie
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.414 ratings
You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good
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
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This dessert combo is wonderfully refreshing, with the garnet-coloured, tart jelly cutting through the creaminess of the cardamom panna cotta base
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!
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
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
Strawberry cheesecake in 4 easy steps
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.488 ratings
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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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Rocky road cheesecake pudding
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.32 ratings
We've blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.
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
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
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.31 ratings
The dryness of your chosen fizz works well with the delicate sweetness of this impressive posset

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How many desserts for 13 guests? ›

So how many desserts do you really need? If you are offering a full size dessert like a cupcake or a full size brownie, count on 1-2 per guest. With smaller desserts like cookies, macarons, bite size brownies, or mini tarts you can count on each guest taking 3 items from the various options.

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What is the best dessert to be served after having a heavy meal? ›

A light and fruity dessert is one of the best desserts to eat after dinner, especially if you have had a heavy meal. A fresh cream and pineapple cake, for instance, will bring respite from the richest of meals, be it an Italian feast or a Mughlai indulgence.

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What is America's favorite dessert? ›

Ice cream is America's favorite dessert and is a key driver of the frozen food category.

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How many desserts do I need for 25 guests? ›

We recommend 2-4 items per guest, but don't worry, we'll help make sure you have enough servings to go around! To create your own estimate, please look through all the options below. Then, choose up to the maximum quantity of items/flavors based on your guest count.

How many cupcakes for 50 guests? ›

The general rule of thumb for most gatherings is to have approximately 1.5 standard size cupcakes per guest. It will vary depending on whether there will be other desserts of more than one flavor of cupcake.

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What do many people like to have for dessert? ›

Caramel, fudge, toffee, hard candies, and gummies are all types of candy. Chocolate is perhaps the most popular type, made from a combination of cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk. Made with a base of cream and milk, puddings and custards are remarkably similar.

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What is the simplest 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.

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Which dessert is the unhealthiest? ›

Carrot cake

This dessert is usually loaded with oil, butter, cream cheese, and sugar in addition to carrots making it difficult to fit into a healthy diet. The average slice of carrot cake contains 800 calories, with 480 of these calories coming from fat.

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What is one of the oldest desserts? ›

Ashure (Noah's Pudding) is thought to be the oldest dessert in the world, first made by Noah after his fabled landfall at Mt Ararat. It is a delightful mix of dried fruit, nuts, grains and beans (yes, beans!) made in Turkey and all over the Middle East.

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What to serve with cake at a party? ›

Hot drinks like coffee and tea

Hot drinks are a classic accompaniment to cake. Whether it's a mug of warm coffee or tea, a hot drink helps to accentuate the sweetness of a piece of cake and bring out its flavors.

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What is the small dessert at end of meal? ›

Petit* fours are miniature sweet treats traditionally served at the end of a meal. The name comes from the French for 'little oven', as historically bakers would use the lower setting on their ovens to cook delicate pastries and cakes.

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What is the No 1 most delicious food in the world? ›

Rendang, Indonesia

Source Often called "the world's most delicious dish," Rendang is prepared by simmering beef with coconut milk with a mixture of the best of spices including turmeric, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, chillies, and galangal.

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Which is the sweetest dessert? ›

Molten chocolate cake with gooey chocolate pudding fudge type filling usually served with soft ice cream. Also known as Chocolate Volcano cake or Chocolate lava cake.

What is a zillionaire dessert? ›

And Zillionaire may be our finest work yet. The surprise of bronzed sugar. Followed by smooth, rich double chocolate ganache. Then sumptuous treacle cheesecake, floating on a buttery salted caramel, draped over a cocoa biscuit base.

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Dinner party dessert recipes (2024)

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