Desserts

This Mary Berry trifle recipe delivers a proper layered pudding with soft sponge soaked in sherry, a thick vanilla custard, a cloud of lightly whipped double cream, and a scattering of toasted flaked almonds across the top. Each layer holds its shape, yet yields into the next when spooned into a glass bowl. It is…

This Christmas pudding is a deeply dark, fruit-laden steamed dessert with a dense, moist crumb that holds its shape when turned out. The surface takes on a rich, mahogany colour during cooking, and the scent of warm spice, brandy-soaked fruit, and black treacle fills the kitchen from the first hour of steaming. It is a…

This Mary Berry lemon and lime cheesecake is a smooth, no-bake filling set on a crisp, buttery biscuit base, with a bright citrus flavour that cuts cleanly through the richness of the cream cheese. The zest of both lemon and lime gives it a layered sharpness, while the whipped double cream keeps the texture light…

Mary Berry apple strudel is a crisp, golden pastry shell wrapped around a warmly spiced apple filling that releases a gentle cloud of cinnamon and brown sugar as it bakes. The layers of filo are paper-thin, shattering at the fork to reveal tender chunks of apple beneath, with just enough sweetness to balance the fruit’s…

This raspberry roulade is a cloud-light meringue, crisp at the edges and marshmallowy within, rolled around a generous layer of softly whipped cream and sharp, jewel-bright raspberries. The contrast of textures, airy meringue against cool cream and bursting fruit, makes it one of the most satisfying summer desserts to slice and serve. It holds its…

This pecan pie has a buttery, short pastry shell filled with a dark, caramel-like custard that sets firm at the edges and stays gently yielding in the centre. The toasted pecans on top give a rich, nutty bite that contrasts with the deep sweetness of the filling. It is the sort of dessert that holds…

This Mary Berry no bake vanilla cheesecake is a silky, cloud-light dessert with a crisp buttery biscuit base and a cream cheese filling that holds its shape in clean, smooth slices. The vanilla flavour runs gently through the whole thing, warm and fragrant without being overpowering. It is the sort of cheesecake that suits a…

Mary Berry baked apples are tender, cinnamon-scented fruit with a softened skin that gives way to a warm, jammy centre packed with oats, brown sugar, and dried fruit. The filling caramelises as it bakes, forming a sticky, golden crust on top while the apple flesh turns silky beneath it. This recipe keeps things straightforward, using…

This Mary Berry white chocolate cheesecake has a smooth, mousse-like filling that holds its shape cleanly when sliced, sitting on a buttery biscuit base with a faint crunch in every forkful. The white chocolate brings a gentle sweetness and a subtle vanilla warmth rather than an overpowering richness, making the whole thing feel lighter than…

This Mary Berry Baileys cheesecake recipe delivers a velvety, cream-coloured filling with a faint caramel warmth from the Irish cream liqueur, all sitting on a dark, buttery biscuit base that holds a clean slice every time. The filling sets with just enough firmness to hold its shape, yet stays rich and mousse-like against the tongue,…