Lemon meringue pie
- Serves: 8
- Prep: 30mins
- Cook: 45mins
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!
Egg custard
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 5mins
- Cook: 5mins
Egg custard can be served on its own or to accompany a hot dessert...
Slimming World egg custard recipe
- Serves: 2
- Prep: 5mins
- Cook: 25mins
Hot cross buns recipe
- Serves: 12
- Prep: 35mins
- Cook: 12mins
Hot cross buns - a classic Easter recipe you can now enjoy at any...
Egg custard tarts
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 25mins
- Cook: 20mins
Crème caramel
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 10mins
- Cook: 80mins
Recipe from Take a Box of Eggs, www.dairydiary.co.uk.
Easter cake with orange & marzipan
- Serves: 10
- Prep: 20mins
- Cook: 45mins
This rich moist cake flavoured with almonds and orange makes a wonderful change to...
Mini Easter cakes
- Serves: 12
- Prep: 15mins
- Cook: 20mins
A great mini Easter cake recipe to make with the kids.
Marcus Wareing's baked egg custard tart
- Serves: 8
- Prep: 20mins
- Cook: 50mins
Recipe courtesy of celebrity chef Marcus Wareing, for British Egg Week 2011.
Chocolate pudding
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 10mins
- Cook: 25mins
Who can resist these scrumptious chocolate puddings? An ideal dinner party dessert when entertaining...
Easter chocolate torte
- Serves: 12
- Prep: 15mins
- Cook: 40mins
A decadent Easter treat that could also be served as a dessert when entertaining.
Lemon meringue roulade
- Serves: 8
- Prep: 15mins
- Cook: 30mins
Finish your dinner party in style with this delicious and impressive dessert.
Lemon tart
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 5mins
- Cook: 20mins
This delightful lemon tart is easy to make yet impressive enough to serve at...
Traditional lemon and sugar pancakes
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 5mins
- Cook: 12mins
Mini Easter pavlova
- Serves: 10
- Prep: 20mins
- Cook: 45mins
Passion cake
- Serves: 12
- Prep: 20mins
- Cook: 45mins
Passion cake is a classic Easter recipe, a teatime treat the whole family can...
Double chocolate mousse
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 10mins
- Cook: 0mins
A recipe for chocoholics. This luxurious chocolate dessert is ideal for entertaining and will...
Easter bunny biscuits
- Serves: 6
- Prep: 10mins
- Cook: 12mins
188 calories per portion These Easter luxury biscuits are perfect to make for or...
Blueberry and raspberry pancakes
- Serves: 4
- Prep: 10mins
- Cook: 10mins
Blueberry and raspberry pancakes are a tasty treat any time of the year, but...
Fresh fruit gateau
- Serves: 10
- Prep: 20mins
- Cook: 20mins
This delicious dessert is perfect for a dinner party and because it contains less...