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A plate of golden-orange jalebi spirals glistening with saffron syrup and topped with chopped pistachiosPakistani

Jalebi

Crisp, golden spirals of fermented batter soaked in warm saffron-cardamom syrup. Plan on a few hours of batter resting, then about half an hour of frying and dipping.

3 h 55 minServes 6
Glossy golden almond halwa in a brass dish garnished with pistachios, flaked almonds and saffronPakistani

Badam Halwa

A rich, glossy almond halwa made from freshly ground blanched almonds, milk, ghee and saffron. It suits Eid tables, dinner parties and winter evenings.

1 hServes 6
Square pieces of creamy kalakand topped with sliced pistachios on a white platePakistani

Kalakand

Soft, slightly grainy milk cake made from fresh homemade chenna and condensed milk, scented with cardamom and topped with pistachios. A simple mithai for Eid, weddings or a sweet craving.

1 hServes 12
Golden besan ladoos topped with pistachio slivers on a brass platePakistani

Besan Ladoo

Round gram flour sweets made by slowly roasting besan in ghee until nutty and golden, then shaping with sugar and cardamom. A classic for Eid, weddings and tea-time gifting.

40 minServes 12
Squares of fudgy chocolate brownies with crackly tops stacked on baking paper, one broken open to show a moist centreAmerican

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Dense, glossy brownies with a thin crackly top and a soft, fudgy centre. Made with one bowl, simple pantry ingredients and real dark chocolate.

48 minServes 16
Sliced vanilla sponge cake with jam and buttercream filling on a white cake standContinental

Vanilla Sponge Cake

A soft, golden two-layer sponge sandwiched with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream. It uses simple pantry ingredients and suits birthdays and afternoon tea.

50 minServes 10
Sliced two-layer chocolate cake with glossy chocolate ganache on a white cake standAmerican

Chocolate Cake

A deep, moist two-layer chocolate cake made with oil and cocoa, then covered in glossy dark chocolate ganache. It stays soft for days and suits birthdays or any weekend bake.

1 h 10 minServes 12
A slice of coffee tiramisu with visible layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powderItalian

Coffee Tiramisu without Alcohol

A cool, creamy tiramisu made with strong coffee, mascarpone and a gently cooked egg custard, so there is no raw egg and no alcohol. Make it a day ahead for the best slices.

45 minServes 8
Vanilla panna cotta topped with strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries on a white plateItalian

Vanilla Panna Cotta

A silky, softly set Italian cream dessert scented with real vanilla and served with a quick strawberry sauce. It is made ahead, so it suits dinner parties and Eid tables.

4 h 20 minServes 6
Sliced golden banana bread loaf with walnuts and butter on a wooden boardAmerican

Banana Bread

A moist, tender loaf made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon. It is an easy one-bowl bake that turns spotty bananas into tea-time slices.

1 h 15 minServes 10
Sliced two-layer carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts on a cake standAmerican

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist, lightly spiced carrot cake with walnuts, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. It keeps well, slices cleanly and suits tea time or celebrations.

1 h 10 minServes 12
Golden apple crumble in a baking dish with a spoonful removed and a jug of custard beside itBritish

Apple Crumble

Soft cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble. It is an easy British pudding that uses pantry staples and tastes best warm with custard or cream.

1 hServes 6
Slice of no-bake cheesecake with a biscuit base and fresh strawberry topping on a white plateAmerican

No-Bake Cheesecake

A cool, creamy cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base that sets in the fridge, with no oven needed. Good for hot days, birthdays and make-ahead entertaining.

6 h 45 minServes 10
Glasses of smooth golden mango mousse topped with diced mango and mint leavesContinental

Mango Mousse

A light, silky mousse of ripe mango puree folded into softly whipped cream. It sets in the fridge, so it is an easy make-ahead dessert for mango season.

4 h 18 minServes 6
Chewy chocolate chip cookies on a wooden board with a glass of milkAmerican

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy-centred cookies with crisp golden edges and pockets of melted chocolate. Browned butter and a short rest for the dough give deep toffee flavour with everyday ingredients.

42 minServes 16
Golden coconut macaroons, some dipped in dark chocolate, on a white plateContinental

Coconut Macaroons

Chewy, golden-edged coconut mounds made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. They are gluten-free, ready in about 35 minutes, and easy to dip in chocolate for gifting.

35 minServes 8
Pineapple upside-down cake with glossy caramelised pineapple rings and cherries, with one slice cutAmerican

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

A buttery sponge baked over caramelised pineapple rings and cherries, then flipped to show a glossy, golden top. A classic bake for tea time or family gatherings.

1 h 10 minServes 8
Glazed baked doughnuts with sprinkles cooling on a wire rack beside a cup of teaAmerican

Baked Doughnuts

Soft, cake-style doughnuts baked in a ring pan instead of fried, then dipped in a simple vanilla glaze. They need no yeast, no rising time and no pan of hot oil.

32 minServes 6
Caramel custard turned out onto a plate with glossy golden caramel sauce around itContinental

Caramel Custard

A silky baked egg custard with a glossy golden caramel that pools around it when turned out. It uses simple pantry ingredients and can be made a day ahead.

1 h 5 minServes 6
Glass bowl of custard trifle with layers of sponge, fruit, red jelly and custard under whipped cream and nutsPakistani

Custard Trifle

A chilled dessert of vanilla sponge, fruit, set jelly, thick homemade custard and whipped cream. It's a favourite for Eid tables, dawat dinners and birthdays, and you make it ahead.

50 minServes 8
Glass bowl of Lab-e-Shireen with custard, red jelly cubes, mixed fruit, pistachios and pomegranate seedsPakistani

Lab-e-Shireen

A chilled Pakistani dessert of vanilla custard, cream, soft vermicelli, red jelly cubes and fresh fruit, finished with almonds and pistachios. It suits Eid tables and dinner parties.

55 minServes 8
Tall glasses of pink falooda layered with vermicelli, basil seeds and jelly, topped with ice cream and nutsPakistani

Falooda

A tall, chilled rose-milk dessert drink layered with vermicelli, basil seeds, jelly and ice cream. Serve it at iftar parties, summer gatherings or whenever a cold treat is wanted.

35 minServes 4
Sliced malai kulfi topped with pistachios and saffron on a copper platePakistani

Malai Kulfi

Dense, creamy frozen dessert made by slowly reducing milk with cardamom, pistachios and almonds. It needs no ice cream machine and sets in simple moulds.

1 h 15 minServes 6
Golden fried bread triangles topped with thick saffron milk and sliced pistachios in a white dishPakistani

Shahi Tukray

Golden fried bread slices soaked in saffron-cardamom syrup and topped with thickened sweet rabri-style milk and pistachios. A rich dessert for Eid, dawats and weddings.

1 h 15 minServes 8