Chocolate, chestnut and brandy mousse

This chocolate, chestnut and brandy mousse will give any supper party a decadent final flourish. You can make these up to a day in advance, leaving you time to entertain your guests. Try Philippa Davis’ simple but impressive recipe. Chocolate mousse is a popular choice for any party but it…

Peach, fig, plum and croissant pudding

This peach, fig, plum and croissant pudding is delicious up the hill as the shoot lunch finale or even as a surreptitious breakfast. For a classic summer pud with a twist try buttermilk panna cotta with vanilla poached figs. It makes for the perfect sweet treat to see out the…

Apricot mille feuille

Apricot mille feuille is the perfect sweet treat to really impress at your summer supper. This recipe from Philippa Davis is a little extra effort, but well worth it. For a deliciously refreshing dessert, try our strawberry, cardamom, elderflower and lime sherbet. A favourite across the pond, it is creamier…

Marbled chocolate pavlova

A marbled chocolate pavlova is a useful addition to your pudding repertoire. And topping it with oranges and caramel gives it an oompf in flavour. For a bigger chocolate fix try the chocolate mousse with honeycomb. MARBLED CHOCOLATE PAVLOVA Serves 6 For the marbled chocolate pavlova ■ 5 egg whites…