Make hosting a breeze with our easy dinner party dessert recipes (2024)

Give classic tiramisu a zesty makeover with our lemon drizzle take on the traditional Italian pudding. Topped with lemon curd for an extra boost of brightness, it'll look gorgeous on any table.

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This creamy coffee ice cream requires no churning whatsoever, making it one of our go-to options for a dinner party dessert. Serve with an extra shot of espresso for an affogato-style pudding that's sure to perk up your guests.

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This towering pile of meringue makes the most stunning end to any meal. The limoncello-spiked lemon curd is the pièce de résistance of this surprisingly easy-to-make dish.

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Bring together the retro flavour combination of rhubarb and custard with an elegant tart for a dinner party-worthy pudding. Serve with a dollop of fresh vanilla cream or even extra custard, if you like.

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These cute Eton mess pots are the ultimate make-ahead dinner party pud. They're best in the summer, but you can switch out strawberries for different seasonal fruits throughout the year for a super easy dessert.

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Reimagine this minty retro classic with drizzled dark chocolate, chopped hazelnuts and creamy peppermint ice cream layers. Did we mention this dessert only has five ingredients?

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Cross banoffee pie with a buttery, rich brioche bread and butter pudding and you'll get the most indulgent yet easy to throw together pudding for your next dinner party.

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Tart raspberries and fragrant almond frangipane filling make the perfect pair in this pretty almond-topped tart recipe.

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Turn the British summertime classic into an easy no-churn ice cream by creating a double cream and condensed milk base for the fresh fruit and meringue pieces to sit in. Serve with fresh summer fruits and chopped nuts for a sundae effect.

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Turn this bright orange passionfruit-adorned cocktail into a show stopping dinner party centrepiece with a towering meringue, pillowy white chocolate cream and bright flecks of lime zest.

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This zesty cheesecake has a Lotus Biscoff biscuit base that complements the sharp lemon and raspberry cheesecake filling perfectly.

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Make the most of rhubarb season by bringing together the bright pink fruit with silky custard and nutty pistachios in this super pretty dinner party pudding.

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Transport your guests back to childhood with this traditional cornflake tart. It's a no-bake pudding with minimal fuss, and we'd seriously recommend whipping up the accompanying easy chocolate custard for extra indulgence.

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There's no better way to end a meal than this cake, especially when blackberries are in season. The nutty, creamy icing pairs perfectly with the delicate black fruit. It's also delicious with a cup of earl grey.

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Sandwich zesty ice cream between slices of classic lemon drizzle cake for a fun way to end any dinner party feast.

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If your favourite way to end a meal is with a round of espresso martinis, then this cocktail-themed cake will be a winner at your next soirée.

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