Dessert

30 winter dessert recipes

Warm and comforting winter treats.

When the weather cools down, nothing beats something gooey, hot and sweet to warm you up.

All of our favourite winter desserts including puddings, crumbles, pies and baked custards and the best comforting treats to cosy up to on chilly nights.

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baked custard

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Rhubarb and vanilla baked custard

Rhubarb and vanilla baked custard

Delicious, sweet and tangy. This baked rhubarb and vanilla nutmeg custard is perfect for nights snuggled up on the couch. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

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Peanut butter & jelly bread & butter pudding

Peanut butter & jelly bread & butter pudding

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Baked rice custard

Baked rice custard

You’ll want to give this one last run before winter’s out.

Banoffee pie

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Banoffee pie

Ah, banoffee pie! The combination of banana, caramel and cream is irresistible in this crowd-pleasing pie.

Rhubarb crumble cake

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Rhubarb crumble cake

Rhubarb crumble cake

Rich, tart rhubarb with rolled oats and cinnamon makes this classic British cake an even more comforting winter treat.

Peanut butter and jelly french toast recipe

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Peanut butter and jelly french toast

Peanut butter and jelly french toast

This French toast recipe is like none other you’ve ever seen! Dripping with sweet jam and salty peanut butter – it makes a heavenly brunch.

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Galaktoboureko – Greek custard pie

Galaktoboureko – Greek custard pie

Layers of flaky pastry and semolina custard soaked in lemon syrup makes this traditional Greek custard pie an irresistible treat.

Rustic apple pie

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Rustic apple pie

Rustic apple pie

This beautiful pie is made with a crumbly golden crust stuffed full of sweet, juicy apples to create this irresistible dessert recipe. Enjoy it warm with a dollop of ice-cream.

Baked custard

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Baked custard

Dig your spoon into this classic comfort food! This creamy, eggy baked custard is so simple and delicious you’ll want to make it every night!

apple charlotte

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Apple charlotte

Apple charlotte

For a heavenly dessert, serve these traditional English puddings warm with cinnamon custard.

Gooey chocolate puddings

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Gooey hot chocolate puddings

Gooey hot chocolate puddings

These adorable individual chocolate puddings are served hot to warm you from the inside.

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Caramelised apple and rhubarb pie

Caramelised apple and rhubarb pie

Is there anything better than a warm pie on a cold rainy day? Or on any type of day for that matter.

souffle recipe with mandarin and chai

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Mandarin and chai souffles

Mandarin and chai souffles

Fragrant spices and tangy citrus of mandarins make this lighter-than-air souffle recipe an absolute feast for the senses.

baked porridge recipe with fig and raspberry

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Fig & raspberry baked porridge

Fig & raspberry baked porridge

To save time in the morning making this delicious and warming porridge, weigh and combine all your dry ingredients the night before. Instead of raspberries and figs you can also use the same weight of other fruits such as apricots, apples, pears, blueberries, blackberries and plums.

Lemon and blueberry meringue pots

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Lemon and blueberry meringue pots

Lemon and blueberry meringue pots

What do you get when you cross a blueberry crumble and a meringue pie?

Jaffa self-saucing pudding recipe

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Jaffa self-saucing pudding

Jaffa self-saucing pudding

Together, chocolate and orange make this dessert jaffa-amazing!

Apple pie doughnuts

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Apple pie doughnuts

Apple pie doughnuts

This five-ingredient dessert is so simple and versatile: you can use pear, figs, pineapple rings or stone fruit instead of the apple.

Caramel pecan and date pudding

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Caramel pecan and date pudding

Caramel pecan and date pudding

This delicious pudding mixes a sweet, oozing caramel sauce with crunchy pecans and chewy dates.

Apple and raspberry crumble

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Apple and raspberry crumble

Apple and raspberry crumble

A timeless dessert classic that is loved by all – there is something so divine about warm, stewed fruits with a sweet, biscuit crumble.

Easy Cherry Almond Puddings

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Easy cherry almond puddings

Easy cherry almond puddings

Filled with cherries and almonds, this pudding is perfect for an easy sweet treat.

cherry strudel recipe

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Coconut cherry strudel

Coconut cherry strudel

Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.

Pear and Date Crumble with Honey Oat Topping

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Pear and date crumble with honey oat topping

Pear and date crumble with honey oat topping

This mouthwatering pear and date crumble stirs in sweet honey and a generous hint of spices for a warming winter dessert.

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Apple and cinnamon crunch cake with cinnamon anglaise

Apple and cinnamon crunch cake with cinnamon anglaise

Whole apples are baked inside this spectacular cake with a crunchy cinnamon topping.

Caramel Pear Self-saucing Puddings

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Caramel pear self-saucing puddings

Caramel pear self-saucing puddings

These sweet pear puddings draped with caramel sauce make an uplifting dessert for the whole family – especially on a cool autumn or winter night.

Apple and Brown Sugar Crumbles

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Apple and brown sugar crumbles

Apple and brown sugar crumbles

Share these small bowls of pure yumminess with your family members – packed full of warm stewed apple and a sweet, crumbly topping.

Creamed rice with poached cherries and blueberries

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Creamed rice with poached cherries and blueberries

Creamed rice with poached cherries and blueberries

Traditional rice pudding has nothing on this recipe. The subtly spiced creamed rice is teamed with warm poached berries for an indulgent dessert.

Almond cherry pithivier

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Almond cherry pithivier

Almond cherry pithivier

Perfect for a winter’s dessert or decadent weekend treat, this almond cherry pithivier is bursting with flavour.

RICE CUSTARD WITH CARAMELISED PEARS

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Rice custard with caramelised pears

Rice custard with caramelised pears

Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.

Beetroot chocolate pudding

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Beetroot chocolate pudding

Beetroot chocolate pudding

This healthy pudding uses beetroot to keep it moist and sweet.

Bread and butter pudding

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Bread and butter pudding

Bread and butter pudding

Comfort food at its best.

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