Dinner party dessert recipes (2024)

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Finish your evening in style with a decadent chocolate tart, fruity trifle, cheesecake or ice cream dessert. Our stunning yet simple puddings are sure to impress.

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  • Next level key lime pie

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    Make our next level key lime pie for a dessert to impress. We’ve gone with a pastry base and cut through the sweetness with a sweet and sour cream

  • Paris-Brest

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    Indulge in the regal charm of Paris-Brest – a showstopping French dessert featuring a choux pastry ring filled with luxurious hazelnut mousseline

  • Apple crumble trifle

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day

  • Pistachio tiramisu

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Delight guests with a pistachio twist on tiramisu, with a pistachio cream filling and pistachio topping. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party

  • Next level chocolate fondant

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Wow dinner guests with our ultimate chocolate fondant. Its molten middle is the stuff of dessert dreams – and we've added in caramel and coffee flavours too

  • Ultimate lemon meringue pie

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.414 ratings

    You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good

  • Millionaire’s cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.47 ratings

    Indulge in this no-bake chocolate cheesecake after a special dinner. Whether it's for New Year's Eve or a birthday, it's sure to impress

  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    This dessert combo is wonderfully refreshing, with the garnet-coloured, tart jelly cutting through the creaminess of the cardamom panna cotta base

  • Coconut custard tart with roasted pineapple

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    This custard tart has a tropical twist with sunny Caribbean flavours. Bake it for your next dinner party and we guarantee your guests will go back for a second helping!

  • Retro trifle

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.16 ratings

    Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence

  • No-bake chocolate tart

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.252 ratings

    You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day

  • Melt-in-the-middle espresso martini brownies

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.10 ratings

    Treat grown-up guests to these fabulous brownies inspired by a classic co*cktail. They're a decadent ending to any dinner party

  • Chocolate cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.96 ratings

    Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It's an indulgent end to a dinner party or weekend family meal

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Impress dinner guests with this grown-up dessert. Pears are wonderful for soaking up flavours – here that's cassis, red wine, blackberry and bay leaves

  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings

    Drizzle these fresh choux buns with plenty of hot toffee sauce and top with whatever you like – try homemade honeycomb, chopped nuts or your favourite chocolate bar.

  • Lavender poached pear with Poire Williams pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    This make ahead dessert of pear liqueur-soaked sponge pudding with tender poached pears and a dollop of Chantilly cream is ideal for an autumn dinner party

  • Trifle cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.15 ratings

    Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping make it a real showstopper

  • A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.10 ratings

    Bake this sophisticated dessert to end your dinner party on a high. A chocolate pastry crust is filled with unctuous ganache filling and topped with caramelised salted pecans

  • Rocky road cheesecake pudding

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.32 ratings

    We've blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.

  • Ultimate crème brûlée

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.139 ratings

    With a rich, creamy vanilla custard and crunchy, caramelised topping, our crème brûlée makes the ultimate indulgent dessert. Follow our professional tips for mastering this classic French sweet

  • Next level bakewell tart

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    Serve for dessert or as an afternoon tea, the bakewell tart is a baking classic. We've upped the ante to make the crumbliest pastry and fabulous frangipane

  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.31 ratings

    The dryness of your chosen fizz works well with the delicate sweetness of this impressive posset

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Dinner party dessert recipes (2024)

FAQs

How many desserts for dinner party? ›

It's a safe bet to count one serving per person. You're planning an event for 30 people? Order three dozen. That extra six is a good buffer.

What is a good dessert to bring to someone's house? ›

43 Potluck Desserts That Travel Well and Feed a Crowd
  • 02 of 43. Big-Batch Triple-Chocolate Brownie Bars. ...
  • 05 of 43. Coconut-Pecan Tart. ...
  • 08 of 43. Orange-Cardamom Bundt Cake. ...
  • 11 of 43. Lemon-Glazed Sheet Cake. ...
  • 14 of 43. S'mores Bars. ...
  • 17 of 43. Fudgy Turtle Brownies. ...
  • 20 of 43. Buckwheat Chocolate-Chip Cookies With Sea Salt. ...
  • 23 of 43.
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What is the best dessert after dinner? ›

  • 1Impossible lemon bars. ...
  • 2Florentines. ...
  • 3Apple & cinnamon slice. ...
  • 4Jelly cakes. ...
  • 53-ingredient passionfruit whip. ...
  • 6Our favourite chocolate caramel slice (with video and step-by-step instructions) ...
  • 7No-sugar banana honey biscuits. ...
  • 8Healthy cacao, coconut and date bliss balls recipes.

How many desserts do I need for 50 guests? ›

You'll want to make sure you have a beautiful display, but, more importantly, you want to make sure you have enough for your guests to eat! The general rule of thumb is to calculate 3 mini desserts per person. So, if your guest count is 50 people, plan to order 150 mini desserts.

How many cupcakes for 50 guests? ›

The general rule of thumb for most gatherings is to have approximately 1.5 standard size cupcakes per guest. It will vary depending on whether there will be other desserts of more than one flavor of cupcake.

What desserts make you happy? ›

Believe it or not, researchers have found that eating chocolate, which is the number one most craved food in America, causes the brain to release endorphins. These hormones make you feel better almost immediately, so go take a bite of that candy bar if you are feeling down and under the weather.

What is the traditional dessert most couples serve? ›

Wedding Cake: a classic choice, and must-have dessert at many weddings; you can choose from various flavors, fillings, and designs to match your wedding style and theme. Cupcakes: if you want a fun and trendy alternative to wedding cake, consider serving cupcakes.

Which sweet is best after a meal? ›

Delicious After Dinner Desserts
  1. Fresh Cream Pineapple Cake: A light and fruity dessert is one of the best desserts to eat after dinner, especially if you have had a heavy meal. ...
  2. Rasmalai: ...
  3. Cookies and milk: ...
  4. Cupcakes: ...
  5. Halwa: ...
  6. Fruit custard: ...
  7. Chocolate cake: ...
  8. Lemon tart:

What desserts are trending right now? ›

Coffee cake is a classic, while latte, mocha, chai, matcha, and earl grey flavored cakes and ice creams are gaining even more popularity this year. Layered with complementary flavors like pumpkin, cream cheese, and vanilla, these caffeine-essenced desserts are a refreshing twist on time-tested flavors.

What is the yummiest dessert in the world? ›

Here are the top 15 desserts in the world to indulge in as you cross the globe.
  1. Gulab jamun, India. Gulab jamun is a popular Indian dessert. ...
  2. Mandazi, East Africa. ...
  3. Key lime pie, US. ...
  4. Mooncakes, China. ...
  5. Kanelbullar, Sweden. ...
  6. Alfajores, South America. ...
  7. Mango sticky rice, Thailand. ...
  8. Pavlova, Australia and New Zealand.

What is the simplest type of dessert? ›

The simplest dessert and one of the best are fruits because they are nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve. Baked and soft custards vary in so many ways. Creamy, delicate, baked custards may be served in their baking cups or may be unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces.

How many desserts should be on a dessert table? ›

We recommend 2-4 items per guest, but don't worry, we'll help make sure you have enough servings to go around!

How many desserts for 13 guests? ›

So, on to the real question: how much should you plan on per guest? This depends on whether other food will be served as well. If hot appetizers or a meal will be served beforehand, I plan on 1 slice of cake or 2 small servings of other types of desserts for each guest.

How many pies do I need for 13 guests? ›

The general rule for a holiday family meal, which takes into account larger portions than a normal meal, budgets for each person, on average, to eat one three-inch wedge of a nine-inch pie (there are six of these slices in the pie). Simplified, a family should have one full pie for every six guests at the table.

How many dishes do you need for a dinner party? ›

How many dinner plates should you own per person? Traditionally, it is suggested that three to four plates for each person are optimal.

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