Pastry

Ready-made puff pastry takes the effort out of making the Spanish treat churros – and lowers the calories, as these buttery treats are baked, not fried

Pep up a packet of store-bought croissants with all the best bits of a sticky baklava.

Think of this as a summer version of bread and butter pud, with layers of buttery croissants, juicy peaches and crunchy pistachios baked in a cinnamon-spiked cream.

Velvety vanilla custard and sweet berries are a winning combination

Save money by whipping up your own budget friendly no-churn ice cream. Feel free to fold through your favourite fruit

Pecans give traditional pastry an extra-short buttery texture in this classic American dessert. The creamy pumpkin filling is richly spiced and a dark chocolate web adds the fright factor!

Forced rhubarb adds a lovely splash of vibrancy to these easy-to-make Danish pastries – the ideal morning pick-me-up

This beautifully indulgent dessert is actually very easy to make – ideal for a gathering when you don’t want to be chained to the kitchen. Seasonal figs would work well in place of plums if you prefer

This silky tart would make a brilliant alternative to Christmas pudding if you want something slightly lighter that still ticks the indulgence box. The rich, velvety custard is fragranced with an array of gingerbread spices and then topped with a layer of caramelised sugar for a satisfying crunch