Make hosting a breeze with our easy dinner party dessert recipes (2024)
All the deliciousness with none of the faff
By Louella Berryman
A good dinner party dessert has to look impressive, taste amazing and be easy enough to make that you don't stress yourself out before your guests arrive. Tall order? No, not when you follow one of these recipes.
From a bright and zesty lemon drizzle tiramisu to easy no-churn espresso martini ice cream and a sticky banoffee brioche bread and butter pudding, there's a sweet treat for every occasion and taste in our selection of no-fuss desserts.
So, next time you have a hosting date in your calendar, forgo the last minute dash to M&S and impress your guests with one of these easy, delicious, dinner party desserts.
Best dinner party dessert recipes
Lemon drizzle tiramisu
Give classic tiramisu a zesty makeover with our lemon drizzle take on the traditional Italian pudding. Topped with lemon curd for an extra boost of brightness, it'll look gorgeous on any table.
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Espresso martini ice cream
This creamy coffee ice cream requires no churning whatsoever, making it one of our go-to options for a dinner party dessert. Serve with an extra shot of espresso for an affogato-style pudding that's sure to perk up your guests.
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Limoncello lemon meringue pie
This towering pile of meringue makes the most stunning end to any meal. The limoncello-spiked lemon curd is the pièce de résistance of this surprisingly easy-to-make dish.
Bring together the retro flavour combination of rhubarb and custard with an elegant tart for a dinner party-worthy pudding. Serve with a dollop of fresh vanilla cream or even extra custard, if you like.
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Eton mess pots
These cute Eton mess pots are the ultimate make-ahead dinner party pud. They're best in the summer, but you can switch out strawberries for different seasonal fruits throughout the year for a super easy dessert.
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Vienetta parfait
Reimagine this minty retro classic with drizzled dark chocolate, chopped hazelnuts and creamy peppermint ice cream layers. Did we mention this dessert only has five ingredients?
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Banoffee brioche bread and butter pudding
Cross banoffee pie with a buttery, rich brioche bread and butter pudding and you'll get the most indulgent yet easy to throw together pudding for your next dinner party.
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Raspberry frangipane tart
Tart raspberries and fragrant almond frangipane filling make the perfect pair in this pretty almond-topped tart recipe.
Turn the British summertime classic into an easy no-churn ice cream by creating a double cream and condensed milk base for the fresh fruit and meringue pieces to sit in. Serve with fresh summer fruits and chopped nuts for a sundae effect.
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p*rnstar martini pavlova
Turn this bright orange passionfruit-adorned co*cktail into a show stopping dinner party centrepiece with a towering meringue, pillowy white chocolate cream and bright flecks of lime zest.
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Baked lemon cheesecake
This zesty cheesecake has a Lotus Biscoff biscuit base that complements the sharp lemon and raspberry cheesecake filling perfectly.
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Rhubarb and custard tiramisu
Make the most of rhubarb season by bringing together the bright pink fruit with silky custard and nutty pistachios in this super pretty dinner party pudding.
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Cornflake tart with chocolate custard
Transport your guests back to childhood with this traditional cornflake tart. It's a no-bake pudding with minimal fuss, and we'd seriously recommend whipping up the accompanying easy chocolate custard for extra indulgence.
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Blackberry tahini cake
There's no better way to end a meal than this cake, especially when blackberries are in season. The nutty, creamy icing pairs perfectly with the delicate black fruit. It's also delicious with a cup of earl grey.
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Lemon drizzle ice cream sandwiches
Sandwich zesty ice cream between slices of classic lemon drizzle cake for a fun way to end any dinner party feast.
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Espresso martini cake
If your favourite way to end a meal is with a round of espresso martinis, then this co*cktail-themed cake will be a winner at your next soirée.
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Dessert pronounced [ dih-zurt ] is “the sweet, usually last course of a meal.” We're talking cake, pie, ice cream, pudding, fudge, fruit—you know what dessert is.
Fruit is served as it is. Peeling or slicing is the only preparation you'll have to do. Unlike the other choices, you'll need other ingredients and some preparation steps before you can serve it. Hence, fruits are considered the simplest dessert among the choices.
Specific desserts you'll likely want to avoid include cream-based treats, piecrusts, icings, and desserts with chocolate, alcohol, and mint, says Gillian Culbertson, RD, a registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic's Center for Human Nutrition. “Think no cheesecake, chocolate cake, mint ice cream, and so on,” she says.
The simplest dessert and one of the best are fruits because they are nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve. Baked and soft custards vary in so many ways.
However, it is generally considered polite to bring a small token of appreciation or a host/hostess gift. This could be a bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, or any small gift that you think your friend would appreciate.
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