Crunchy peanut & toffee bonbons

Serve these gorgeous peanut butter and milk chocolate balls as a party buffet sweet treat, or wrap up as an edible gift

Passion layer torte

Get ahead for a dinner party or celebration with this indulgent, fruity cake which can be frozen for up to 2 months

Candy cane lollipops

These pretty sweet treats take just 15 minutes to make from just three ingredients – perfect as a last-minute edible gift or stocking filler

Caption cookies

Ideal for celebrations, birthdays or any occasion, these hand-held iced and decorated cookies are a sweet way to get your message across

Chocolate, mint & chilli truffles

Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat – balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract

White chocolate & cardamom tart with raspberry dust

Try this stunning white chocolate dessert to finish off your Sunday roast – sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberry dust to make it extra special

Salted almond snaps

These salty-sweet nut biscuits are ideal for scooping up creamy desserts, such as our strawberry panna cotta

No-bake chocolate hazelnut cheesecake

Reader Jessica Creed shares her showy, no-fail chocolate dessert – it’s perfect for entertaining

Violet creams

Try wooing someone with this romantic dessert based on the classic chocolate treats. Add crystallised roses and violets for a pretty finish

Hidden heart cake

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle – a really romantic bake!