I buck tradition and use the whole egg in my friands, and they're perfectly light and moist little treats.

Softened in the oven, complemented with ginger and crunchy almonds, this is a lovely, simple dessert.

Evoke an Italian summer any time with this simple, delicious dessert of peaches poached in Marsala wine.

Bring some zing to an easy-to-make favourite.

Make gorgeous little pavlovas with just one egg white and top with cream, raspberries and pomegranate.

Satisfy your warm dessert needs with this super-fast crumble with frozen fruit and a buttery topping.

A refreshing dessert with a touch of the negroni: oranges marinated in a thyme-infused vermouth syrup.

A simple one-pan, 15-minute weeknight winner with a sauce made with wholegrain mustard and apple cider.

When peaches are in season this is my go-to dessert. It's very simple to make, and even easier to eat.

A bit of simple simmering in a gently spiced syrup turns ripe pears into a luscious, elegant dessert.

A simplified version of semifreddo that you can – and must, really – make and eat on the same day.

A simple, light cake studded through with juicy, sweet pear and the warm depth of ginger and cinnamon.

A rich fruit syrup base of figs, marsala and thyme lets this simple frozen dessert deliver big flavour.

Make the components of this spectacular dessert in advance and all you need to do is assemble and serve.

A great back-pocket recipe for those nights you think you won't want dessert and then change your mind.

A simple, refreshing dessert inspired by a Spritz, the classic Italian summer cocktail made with Aperol.

Simple fruit jelly gets all grown up, made with pomegranate juice and a shot of Chambord liqueur.