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Carrot Cake

Serves 6 The origin of the carrot cake dates back all the way to medieval England. Sugar was rare so carrots were used in cakes instead. The British love of this family favourite, carrot cake, was revived due to rationing during world war two. Because carrot cakes are so tasty they have remained a popular dessert ever...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Easy Chocolate Cake

Serves 4 A moist, delicious chocolate cake that your children will love.  Chocolate cake always goes down well with both children and adults so for your next special occasion I suggest this easy chocolate cake. This delicious chocolate cake does not have any flour in it. It is a great recipe if you are cooking f...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Lemon Mousse

Serves 4 Lemon mousse is a deliciously creamy dessert, the sharp fresh lemon flavour complements the smooth cream and the sweet flavours of the mousse beautifully. So if you want to whip up a quick summery dessert for after dinner this is a great choice.  Ingredients 120ml freshly squeezed lemon juice ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Peach Cobbler

Serves 6 An American dessert similar to crumble, but with a crispier toping. This family favourite is great comfort food and goes fantastically well with ice cream in the summer and custard in the winter, or is even better with both. Ingredients Crust 120g all-purpose flour 120g butter 60ml milk ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Coconut Rice Pudding

Serves 2 A simple dairy free dessert that tastes great, so whether you are lactose intolerant or a vegan this is a great dessert to sit down and enjoy with your whole family. Rice pudding is already very creamy, rich and comforting. Coconut milk makes rice pudding sweeter and even richer with a wonderful aromatic sme...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Coconut Bread Pudding

Serves 6 This recipe is for lactose free bread and butter pudding. The milk and butter normally used in bread and butter pudding are replaced by creamy delicious coconut milk. This is a great recipe if you are lactose intolerant and still a great one if you are not. Bread and butter pudding brings people back to chil...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Poached Pear With Chocolate Sauce

Serves 4 A wonderful summer dessert. For anyone trying to be healthy and finding it very hard to give up dessert this is a perfect recipe, most importantly there is absolutely no reason to give up desert. You might want to cut down on the chocolate sauce or replace it with honey equally delicious but slightly better f...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

White Chocolate Blondies

Makes 12 If you have a sweet tooth and like chocolate brownies, cameral slices, and rocky road, you will love blondies. White chocolate blondies are so chewy, sticky, a bit childish and taste great. They are a perfect lunch box snack and great to bring out with you have guest round for tea or coffee.   ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Rhubarb Crumble

Serves 4 A traditional British pudding that is great for summer.  Rhubarb is delicious in a crumble its sharp taste compliments the sweet crumble topping.  A huge slab of rhubarb crumble in a big bowl served with lots of ice cream and custard is wonderful comfort food and is a perfect dessert for when the wh...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Butterscotch Mousse

Serves 2 A soft creamy mouse served cold, perfect for a little treat, on a hot summer day that you and your children will love. Or a fabulous dessert to end a sophisticated dinner party. This butterscotch mousse has a little coffee to add a little extra flavour, it is simple and elegant but tastes fantastic. Coffee ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Chocolate Creme Brulee

Serves 6 Creme Brulee is a French dessert, mainly consisting of cream and lots of it. Creme brulee is seen on the dessert menus of many a luxury restaurant, offering some of the world’s finest foods. There is actually very little to crème brulee, it translates into burnt cream and that is pretty much what...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Easy Chocolate Tart

Serves 8 Chocolate tarts always go down well and this one is no exception. The only difference is there is no baking involved. So for cake novices this is a perfect starting point. Decorate with a few raspberries or icing sugar and you will fool everyone into thinking you are an expert. Luxurious soft amaretto fl...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Mars Bar Rice Krispy Cakes (Dessert)

The very secret ingredient of Mars Bars makes these the yummiest rice krispy cakes you will ever cook. The chewy, soft, texture is guaranteed to impress your children and all their friends, if you haven’t eaten them all yourself. Get the children involved, after all rice Krispy cakes are at their most tasty and m...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Chocolate Brownies (dessert)

Makes 15 So wonderfully chewy, gooey and chocolaty, chocolate brownies are a favourite amongst children and adults alike. This is a great recipe to make with friends or children, it is fun, simple and everyone will be eagerly waiting for the final result. Chocolate brownies are perfect for nearly all occasions. G...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Victoria Sponge

Serves 6 Named after Queen Victoria, this English dessert is perfect for afternoon tea. Victoria sponge cake, tastes its best when it is full of lashings of cream and jam, so make sure you are generous. If you haven’t done much baking this is the place to start, there are so few ingredients and it is simple. So ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Tarte Au Citron (dessert)

Serves 10-12 As we all know, the one thing the French have mastered is cakes and pastry, France is full of patisseries and beautiful cake shops.  Tarte au citron is a classic French dessert made with juicy lemons and cream. The fresh crisp taste of lemons with the sweet pastry is a perfect way to celebrate summ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Banoffee Pie (dessert)

Serves 6 -8 Banoffee pie is a wonderful concoction; it is a sweet and sticky dessert. Its two main ingredients, as its name suggest are banana and toffee. Layers of banana with dulce de leche, a type of caramel, poured all over the bananas, topped with lashing of cream. Banoffee pie is actually a very young Engli...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Apricot And Raisin Flapjack (dessert)

Flapjacks are wonderfully easy to make. They are sweet and tasty, packed full of fruit. Apricot and raisin flapjacks are a great snack for kids during play time and a great way of getting fussy eaters to try some fruit. They are filling, full of fibre, and because they are homemade, you get the benefit of knowing exact...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Chocolate Truffles

Homemade chocolate truffles are delicious. Cream makes the chocolate truffles smooth and luxurious as they melt in your mouth beautifully. Make someone feel special, next time you think about buying a box of chocolates consider making them, it's very easy. All you need is dark chocolate, cream, a little bit of butter a...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Eton Mess

Serves 4 This delicious summer dessert, full of juicy strawberries, gets its name from the famous Eton College, where it was invented and served annually during picnics and cricket games. Eton mess is a very yummy mess that is wonderfully simple to make, it only takes a few minutes, because there is absolutely no coo...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010