Browse the ultimate recipe collection of 30+ winter desserts... including rich and gooey self-saucing puddings, classic fruit pies and crumbles, tangy tarts and warm dessert cakes.
When the cooler weather rolls in, it's time to start making ALL of your favourite winter desserts. From our old-fashioned apple pie to apple and blueberry crumble, golden syrup dumplings to butterscotch pudding, lemon delicious to pecan pie and more!
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Table Of Contents
- Homemade Fruit Pies & Crumbles
- Easy Puddings & Dumplings
- Winter Dessert Cakes & Tarts
- Classic Lemon Tart
- Yogurt Plum Cake
- Apple Crumble Cake
- Gluten Free Lemon & Ricotta Cake
- Raspberry & Apple Crumble Cake
- Dark Chocolate & Almond Torte
- Almond & Pear Tart
- 3 Ingredient Flourless (Gluten Free) Chocolate Cake
- Raspberry Frangipane Tart
- Almond and Coconut Cake (Gluten Free)
- Raspberry & Ricotta Cake
- Mini Sticky Date Puddings With Caramel Sauce
Homemade Fruit Pies & Crumbles
Winter comfort food doesn't get any better than an irresistible old fashioned pie or crumble!
Lemon Meringue Pie
Such a classic, and still such a favourite! Beautifully homemade with basic budget friendly ingredients, this Lemon Meringue Pie is totally IMPRESSIVE!
Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Sweet apple baked with bursts of blackberries and a crunchy oat crumble on top. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream, a dollop of thick cream or a lashing of custard!
Mixed Berry Pies
Another easy variation, these Mixed Berry Pies can be ready in literally no time using store bought pastry and frozen berries. Serve with the mandatory scoop of vanilla ice-cream too, of course!
Apple Pie
Bake the perfect Apple Pie without any fuss with our quick and simple recipe. You can make it from scratch with homemade pastry and fresh apples, or use some time saving shortcuts - either way it's delish!
Super Easy Apple Crumble
Of course, I just had to include this recipe as Apple Crumble is THE classic, budget friendly, super quick dessert that is loved by all! What more needs to be said?
Apple & Blueberry Pie
The perfect combo of flavours, it's no wonder Apple & Blueberry Pie is a family favourite as well. Crispy pastry and a fruity filling will have everyone coming back for second helpings of this delicious homemade pie.
Apricot Pie
Apricot Pie has a crunchy pastry lid and is filled with an irresistible sweet apricot filling. Prep ahead of time if you like, it only takes 30 minutes to bake! It's freezes well too, if you like to stock up the freezer.
Coconut Pie
Made from basic baking ingredients, this moist Coconut Pie has remained a firm favourite for many with the recipe being passed down over generations. Totally budget friendly, and totally delicious!
Apricot Crumble
Taking just 10 minutes to prepare and on the table in 45 minutes, serve this cosy Apricot Crumble with a scoop of ice cream, or pour over some custard for the ultimate simple warm winter dessert.
Pecan Pie
Oh, this Pecan Pie is totally luscious, full of caramelly pecans in a shortcrust pastry. Best served slightly warm with lashings of cream or ice-cream or both! This is one sinful pie that I serve all year round!
Apple & Blueberry Crumble
Blueberries just add those sweet little bursts of flavour, and such a simple twist on our classic apple crumble. One of my top dessert recipes combining simplicity & deliciousness! Leftovers (if any) can be reheated or frozen too!
Peach Crumble
Make those wintery nights so much more comforting with this yummy Peach Crumble. So quick and simple, and there's just something extra nice about a crumble, isn't there?
Strawberry Crumble
With just a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes prep time, you'll have a heavenly dessert baking that everyone will adore. Don't wait for summer berries, make this at any time of the year with frozen strawberries!
Easy Puddings & Dumplings
Puddings make the ultimate comfort food! Serve warm with cream, ice-cream or custard for the very best winter desserts.
Sticky Date Pudding
Only 20 minutes to prep this Sticky Date Pudding, then enjoy that delicious 'waft' through the kitchen while it bakes - the ultimate winter warming dessert!
Apple Sponge Pudding
Classic puddings, such as this one, stay popular because they're quick, easy, use basic budget ingredients - and taste adorable! Have this family favourite Apple Sponge Pudding on the table in less than 1 hour.
Lemon Delicious Pudding
Deliciously light and fluffy, serve straight from the oven dusted with icing sugar and cream or ice-cream for maximum WOW factor! Make this simple Lemon Delicious Pudding with only 6 simple ingredients.
Old Fashioned Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
What I love about old-fashioned puddings is that they are so easy to make (this only takes 10 minutes to prep), they use economical pantry staple ingredients, and of course, a homemade pudding tastes so very special on a chilly winters evening...
Caramel Pudding
Loaded with a sweet caramel sauce under a fluffy butterscotch caramel cake layer - this Caramel Pudding will warm you from the inside out! Pop in the oven whilst dinner is cooking.
Baileys Self-Saucing Pudding
Rich and indulgent, this Baileys Self-Saucing Pudding is a special (adults only!) treat with its fabulous and famous Baileys flavour to enjoy... it's almost sinful...
Golden Syrup Dumplings
Who had these as a kid? Well, nothing beats classic sweet dumplings. Ready in 20 minutes and using basic ingredients, winter is the perfect excuse to indulge in Golden Syrup Dumplings.
Creamy Mini Lemon Puddings
Blissful lemony deliciousness right here! These little babes are made with totally basic ingredients, yet look (and taste) super special!
Butterscotch Self-Saucing Pudding
Easy Butterscotch Self-Saucing Pudding is a classic family favourite. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and tastes AMAZING… especially when served with a big dollop of thick cream on top!
Winter Dessert Cakes & Tarts
Take dessert to a whole new level with one of my decadent dessert cakes or sweet and tangy tarts!
Classic Lemon Tart
A totally elegant tart, and nothing quite beats that homemade flavour! You can cheat and take a shortcut with the pastry though, if time is tight.....
Yogurt Plum Cake
Irresistible!!! This easy Yogurt Plum Cake is made with basic pantry ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. With a moist yogurt sponge, fresh plums and crunchy topping, enjoy this luscious cake for afternoon tea or dessert!
Apple Crumble Cake
Make a crumble into a scrumptious dessert cake to share! This Apple Crumble Cake is perfect for serving a crowd and can be ready to eat in just over an hour.
Gluten Free Lemon & Ricotta Cake
Lemon & Ricotta Cake is so moist and full of flavour, you would never guess it doesn't have any flour (and you certainly don't need to be gluten-free to enjoy it!) Serves a crowd, so it's ideal for a special dinner or celebration.
Raspberry & Apple Crumble Cake
I get it, we're all feeling time poor these days... Well, this yummy dessert cake looks and tastes amazing and yet takes just 15 minutes to prepare using shortcuts. Let it bake away whilst dinner's cooking.
Dark Chocolate & Almond Torte
OK, my chocolate fans, here's a wickedly awesome treat for you! Ready in less than an hour, this dense and rich dessert cake is just what you need.
Almond & Pear Tart
My version of Almond and Pear Tart, also known as Tarte Bourdaloue, has a crunchy biscuit base, rather than a sweet pastry base. With an almond cream filling topped with poached pears, this delicate tart is well worth making for an extra special dessert.
3 Ingredient Flourless (Gluten Free) Chocolate Cake
When is a 'cake' a 'dessert cake'? When it's totally decadent and best served with a dollop of cream! It's gluten-free too, which makes it oh so dense and moist.
Raspberry Frangipane Tart
An elegant Raspberry Frangipane Tart can be prepped and ready to serve in just over an hour. Dust with a little icing sugar for a restaurant quality dessert cake to share.
Almond and Coconut Cake (Gluten Free)
Another one for our gluten-free friends, but one that I can guarantee EVERYONE will love! Baked with almond meal instead of flour makes this Almond and Coconut Cake such a luscious and moist dessert cake.
Raspberry & Ricotta Cake
The most deliciously simple Raspberry & Ricotta Cake you will ever make!! Ideal for a dessert with a dollop of cream. It's no wonder this is one of our most popular cake recipes ever!
Mini Sticky Date Puddings With Caramel Sauce
Entertaining? Make these individual Sticky Date Puddings and the caramel sauce ahead of time and keep them in the fridge, ready to reheat and serve. This makes it a great, stress-free dessert that no one can resist!
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Roni says
Hi
What's the quantities for your easy golden syrup dumplings?
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Roni, if you click the image or the title it will take you directly to the recipe where you can print the recipe card. xx
Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid says
Each one of these desserts is a delicious reason to love winter! I met a friend today who made your self saucing butterscotch pudding for dessert last night, and it was so epic she took a pic of it which had me salivating!
Lucy Mathieson says
Oh that's awesome!!! Thanks so much Sammie! xx