Desserts and baking recipes
Eggs are most commonly thought of as a key ingredient in a number of savoury dishes, however they also hold an equally important place in sweet recipes. From cakes to custard, eggs play a vital role in baking, and are a must-have kitchen staple for any aspiring baker.
Whether you’re looking to bake a birthday cake, or rustle up a last minute dessert, take a look and try out our range of desserts and baking recipes which includs puddings, cakes and deliciously unique creations. We have a wealth of sweet recipes for you to try, including chocolate torte, egg custard and pancakes with an array of different flavours and toppings.
Top tip: eggs are a vital part of a lot of sweet dishes, with many being quick and easy desserts that only use a few ingredients. It’s important to keep in mind that while many of these dishes are easy desserts to make, eggs can still scramble when being added to hot batters and other liquids so, for the best desserts, ensure that all liquids are cooled before adding your eggs. For more dessert ideas, check out our chocolate pudding recipe, or our fresh fruit gateau for a simple cake recipe.
Scroll down to see our amazing desserts and baking recipes and get cooking!
Tastemade's Dutch Baby Pancake
- Serves: 2
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Stuck for Pancake Day egg-spiration? Crack into Tastemade's Dutch Baby Pancake recipe for breakfast...
Lemon meringue pie
- Serves: 8
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
Cherry & chocolate roulade
- Serves: 8
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
Give the family a special treat. This delicious dessert is sure to impress.
Muesli and berry egg wrap
- Serves: 1
- Prep: 2 mins
- Cook: 2 mins
Eve's blackberry & apple pudding
- Serves: 10
- Prep: 4 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
Choconana muffins
- Serves: 12
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
These tempting muffins won't last long once the family get their hands on them.
Baked banana custard pots
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
Chocolate and courvoisier brandy mousse
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
From Take a Box of Eggs, www.dairydiary.co.uk
Tom Daley’s stress-free sabayon
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Lime and coconut crunchy biscuits
- Serves: 10
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
These delicious biscuits look great and taste even better
Christmas meringue snowmen
- Serves: 5
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
Christmas meringue snowmen recipe (163 calories per portion)
Real custard trifles
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Warm eggy bread & berries
- Serves: 2
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 3 mins
A delicious desser perfect when British berries are in season.
Super green matcha pancakes, coconut cream and raspberries
- Serves: 1
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
For tea lovers. These pancakes are rich and fresh at the same time. A...
Orange and lemon soufflés
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
Impress family and friends with this delicious soufflé recipe at 302 calories per portion
Berries & cream pavlova
- Serves: 8
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 90 mins
A special dessert, ideal for summer entertaining.
Blueberry pancakes
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Blueberries make a delicious topping for pancakes. Try our other pancake recipes.
Raspberry and cinnamon muffins
- Serves: 12
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Muffins are very popular and are even better homemade. Our delicious recipe will impress...
Mango & passion fruit soufflé omelette
- Serves: 2
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
This light and refreshing dessert has only 225 calories per portion, yet it's impressive...