Classic dessert recipes

  • You can't beat this traditional British fruit dessert with a dollop of hot and creamy custard - it's the ultimate comfort food and this recipe is from the boys' 'Mums Know Best' series on BBC2

  • What could be better than this, warm and delicious apple pie that's quick and easy to make? Enjoy with ice cream or custard.

  • This panna cotta by the Hairy Bikers is set to be a family favourite - it's creamy, festive, spicy and the perfect alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding

  • Looking for a rich Christmas pudding? We've got just the treat for the perfect end to your Christmas Day.

  • Hairy Bikers' apple and blackberry crumble from Mums Know Best
  • Apple pie
  • Hairy Bikers Christmas panacotta 9 Dec
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Your favourite classic dessert recipes

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You might remember them from school or a 70s dinner party, but classic dessert recipes are always going to be popular. It's nice to try new recipes but sometimes nothing but an old classic will do. Your current favourite classic dessert recipes are:

Simple lemon posset

Raspberry & almond trifle

Creamy rice pudding

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