It can be so tempting to run out of steam when hosting a dinner party and after an artful starter and delicious main, to not provide a dessert to finish.
Bringing out a homemade dessert after two delicious savoury courses will always be happily received by your guests, asking them find room for a slice of something sweet is never a bad thing.
Providing dessert doesn't have to be a chore, a little planning, a great recipe and a full Ocado basket is all you need to create the perfect three course feast.
From a decadent chocoalte tart and light and fluffy souffles to zesty, fruits puds and creamy, moreish ice creams: there's a dinner party dessert option to suit you and your cuisine of choice.
So plan the perfect full stop finish to a wonderful dinner party with our selection of the most utterly delicious desserts.
You'll feel hungry just looking at them..
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1
Hot chocolate souffle by Eric Lanlard for Taste of London
This is such as simply recipe with very few ingredients, but it still has the wow factor that will impress your dinner party guests. This chocolate version is especially delicious when served with a scoop of rich vanilla ice-cream.
Try this easy hot chocolate soufflé recipe
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2
caramel poached pears
This delicious dessert couldn’t be simpler. The sweet and tender pear is a wonderful way to round off a dinner party meal and guests will love its gentle spicing.
Try this caramel poached pears recipe
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3
Banging banoffee and pecan shots, from 'The Family Kitchen'
These tasty treats can be served as sweet bites in shot glasses or spooned into larger vessels for a full dessert. The combination of buttery biscuit, cream, banana and toffee is hard to beat.
Try this banoffee and pecan shots recipe
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4
Cinnamon ring doughnut recipe, from 'Roast A Very British Cookbook'
The doughnut is the star of the show in this decadent dessert recipe. Pear and chocolate are a heavenly combination and matched with a light and freshly cooked doughnut makes it a dish to remember.
Try this cinnamon doughnut with pear and chocolate recipe
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5
Apple tarte tatin with crème anglaise recipe, from 'Masterchef: The Finalists'
This classic French dessert is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It makes a great centre piece for a dinner party and is best served warm with the crème anglaise or vanilla ice cream if you’re short on time.
Try this apple tarte tatin with custard recipe
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6
Salted caramel mud pie, from 'Donal Skehan Home Cooked'
If you like your sweet treats gooey and chocolatey, then this is the bake for you. A rich chocolate dessert oozing with a layer of salted caramel and a crunchy topping of peanut brittle. It’s perfect for entertaining dinner guests with and is a great alternative to a more spongy chocolate cake.
Try Donal Skehan’s salted caramel mud pie recipe
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7
Black tea sticky toffee pudding by Ravinder Bhogal for Tea India
Sticky toffee pudding is hard to beat. Sweet, sticky and deliciously moreish, they are sure to make the ultimate Sunday Lunch dessert.
Try this black tea sticky toffee pudding recipe
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8
Blackberry fool from 'The Hedgerow Cookbook'
This pretty dessert is great for when the sun is shining. Serve up alfresco at the end of a delicious dinner party for a lovely light and refreshing end to a meal.
Try this blackberry fool recipe
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9
Eric Lanlard's gingerbread souffle
This dessert contains all the flavour of traditional gingerbread, but is much lighter. The perfect dinner party dessert, this hot spiced soufflé is sure to impress your guests.
Try this gingerbread soufflé recipe
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10
Earl Grey and Mango Tiramisu
Fresh mango, crunchy pistachio, a hint of Earl Grey… this is the Italian classic like you’ve never tasted it before. The puddings are best made a day in advance and left to chill in the fridge. The flavours will be more subtle and they should hold together better. Blood oranges, with their intense citrus tang, make a fabulously dramatic seasonal alternative to mango.
Try this Earl Grey and mango tiramisu recipe
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11
Clementines in Red Wine: Recipes
This is the perfect winter or festive dinner party dessert. Beautifully spiced, these clementines are quick and easy to make and is sure to wow guests as a dinner party centrepiece.
Try this clementines in red wine recipe
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12
triple chocolate slab
Calling all chocoholics, this triple layered chocolate slab is the ultimate indulgent treat. Serve this chilled dessert on its own or with some wafer biscuits or Bourbon creams
Try Trish Deseine’s triple chocolate slab recipe
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13
chocolate biscotti pisacio pots
These pleasure pots have the perfect proportions to round off a meal, the cream nicely offsetting the bitter coffee, and the crunch of pistachio complementing the softened biscuit base.
Try this chocolate biscotti and pistachio pots recipe
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14
Brown Sugar Pavlovas topped with plums and cinnamon
Make the pavlovas and plum compote ahead of time to avoid any pre-party stress (these are best made the day before). Crush any leftover meringues and mix with whipped cream and any remaining plum compote for a last-minute dessert.
Try this brown sugar pavlovas with plums and cinnamon recipe
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15
Pomegranate sorbey recipe, from 'Ruby Violet's Ice Cream Dreams'
This quick and easy sorbet recipe is deliciously rich without being heavy. A perfect accompaniment to an indulgent chocolate dessert, it’s great to have some of this in the freezer when you’ve got guests coming.
Try this easy pomegranate sorbet recipe
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16
Blueberry Pavlova recipe from 'After Toast'
Each creamy, billowing, crunchy mouthful of this delightful dessert is delicious. Meringue is easy to make and this fruity recipe will go down well at a large gathering.
Try this blueberry pavlova recipe
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17
Mini Chocolate Tarts: Recipes
These little chocolate tarts from Gordon Ramsay are ideal for a post dinner or afternoon treat, combining smooth ganache and crunchy peanuts - if desired, skip a step by using shop bought pastry for an end result that looks just as impressive.
Try this indulgent mini chocolate tarts recipe
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18
Apple and toffee crumble tart from Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food
This is the ultimate crumble. It has taste, texture, acidity and sweetness. The toffee apple and buttery crumble all meld together to create a show-stopping dessert.
Try Tom Kerridge’s apple and toffee crumble tart
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19
White chocolate and cherry cheesecake
Nothing beats a creamy cheesecake and this indulgent white chocolate version studded with juicy cherries is delicious. A great dessert to serve at a dinner party, make the day before as it will improve with chilling.
Try this white chocolate and cherry cheesecake recipe
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20
Flourless chocolate cake from 'Mastering the Basics: Baking'
This flourless chocolate cake uses only a small amount of ground hazelnuts giving it a light mousse-like texture. The velvety rich dessert is great served with fresh summer berries.
