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!
Fennel bread and butter pudding
- Serves: 8
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
Bread & butter pudding with ginger custard.
Christmas meringue snowmen
- Serves: 5
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
Christmas meringue snowmen recipe (163 calories per portion)
Crème caramel
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 80 mins
Recipe from Take a Box of Eggs, www.dairydiary.co.uk.
Thick pancakes with spiced apple
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Petits pots au chocolat
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
This recipe, which will delight chocolate lovers, is great for dinner party entertaining.
Tom Daley's blue cheese scones
- Serves: 9
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Tom’s delicious savoury scones combine British blue cheese with fresh spring onions, which are...
Lemony hot cross pudding
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
A zesty take on a classic, our lemony hot cross pudding has just the...
Zabaglione
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
This is a delicious classic dessert which is the perfect answer to dinner party...
Honey and raspberry pancakes
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Honey and raspberry pancakes (217 calories per portion) are a light and delicious dessert...
Easter chocolate torte
- Serves: 12
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
Chocoholics will love this decadent chocolate torte which will satisfy even the sweetest tooth...
Apple and chocolate crisp pancakes
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Treat yourself to these deliciously indulgent Apple and Chocolate Crisp pancakes.
Banana pancakes with honey bananas
- Serves: 2
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 7 mins
Gingered rhubarb and custard pancakes
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 18 mins
Easter egg biscuits
- Serves: 20
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
This is another fun recipe you can make with the kids, getting them involved...
Banoffee pancakes
- Serves: 8
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Give your friends a treat with these scrumptious banoffee pancakes. For fabulous pancakes every...
Tom Daley’s stress-free sabayon
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Caramelised pear and salted pecan filled pancakes with hot chocolate sauce
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 12 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
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...
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...