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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » 20+ Of The Best Winter Desserts

    20+ Of The Best Winter Desserts

    Published: May 28, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    A collage of homemade winter dessert recipes.

    Browse the ultimate recipe collection of 20+ winter desserts... including rich and gooey self-saucing puddings, classic pies and crumbles, tangy tarts and warm dessert cakes and slices. 

    A collage of homemade winter dessert recipes.

    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, Toblerone cheesecake to butterscotch pudding, lemon delicious to pecan pie and more!

    Simply click on any of the links below to be taken directly to the full recipe. 

    Homemade Sweet Pies & Crumbles

    Winter comfort food doesn't get any better than a good old fashioned pie or crumble recipe!

    Lemon Meringue Pie

    Such a classic, and such a favourite! Beautifully homemade with all basic and budget friendly ingredients, yet looks totally IMPRESSIVE!

    Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
    A classic homemade Lemon Meringue Pie recipe with three perfect layers of melt-in-your-mouth pie crust, a creamy lemon filling and a fluffy meringue topping. 
    5 from 15 votes
    A classic homemade Lemon Meringue Pie recipe with three perfect layers of melt-in-your-mouth pie crust, a creamy lemon filling and a fluffy meringue topping. 

     Caramel Apple Pies

    A twist on the classic apple pie, these individual apple pies combine with a caramel sauce for extra winter 'comfort'! And if you happen to have any left over, they are perfect to pop in the freezer too.

    Caramel Apple Pies Recipe
    Super easy and delicious Caramel Apple Pies made with crunchy shortcrust pastry, sweet chunks of apple drizzled in caramel sauce... and cooked in a standard muffin tin!
    5 from 4 votes
    Super easy and delicious Caramel Apple Pies made with crunchy shortcrust pastry, sweet chunks of apple drizzled in caramel sauce... and cooked in a standard muffin tin!

    Mixed Berry Pies

    As 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 ice-cream, of course!

    Mixed Berry Pies Recipe
    These little mixed berry pies are the perfect winter dessert... just 10 minutes preparation time and baked in a standard muffin tin! They couldn't be easier (or yummier!). 
    5 from 3 votes
    These little mixed berry pies are the perfect winter dessert... just 10 minutes preparation time and baked in a standard muffin tin! They couldn't be easier (or yummier!). 

    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!

    Easy Homemade Apple Pie Recipe
    Bake the perfect homemade apple pie without any fuss using my quick and easy recipe - all you need is 8 basic ingredients.
    5 from 33 votes
    Bake the perfect homemade apple pie without any fuss using our quick and simple recipe. Make it entirely from scratch or take some of our cheats shortcuts! #apple #pie #homemade #recipe #easy #pastry #thermomix #conventional #dessert

    Super Easy Apple Crumble

    Of course I just had to include this as Apple Crumble is THE classic, budget friendly, super quick dessert that is loved by all! What more needs to be said?

    Easy Apple Crumble Recipe
    Everyone's ALL-TIME FAVOURITE apple crumble recipe.. a sweet apple and cinnamon filling with a crunchy brown sugar and oat topping.
    5 from 40 votes
    A plate topped with crunchy oat crumble, stewed apples and ice-cream.

    Lemon & Blueberry Crumble Slice

    Whilst baked as a slice, this luscious Lemon and Blueberry Crumble makes a fabulous dessert. The combination of tangy lemon, bursts of sweet blueberries in a custard like filling, and then a crunchy crumble on top - AMAZING!

    Lemon & Blueberry Crumble Bars Recipe
    The most delicious Lemon & Blueberry Crumble Bars! Creamy, tangy and oh-so sweet... the perfect dessert or afternoon treat!
    5 from 23 votes
    Blueberry crumble slice with lemon filling.

     

    Raspberry & Apple Crumble Cake

    Ok, so we'll all time poor, well this yummy dessert cake looks and tastes amazing, yet takes just 15 minutes to prepare by using shortcuts, then it can bake away whilst dinner's cooking.

    Raspberry & Apple Crumble Cake Recipe
    This Raspberry & Apple Crumble Cake has the perfect butter cake base, topped with berries and apple and sprinkled with a crunchy oat crumble. This really is the ultimate cake!
    5 from 28 votes
    A raspberry crumble cake with apple on a cake plate.

    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!)

    Pecan Pie Recipe
    A classic pecan pie recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes... a sweet, caramel pecan filling with a flakey shortcrust pastry.
    5 from 5 votes
    A slice of pecan tart with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on a white and gold plate.

    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 frozen too!

    Apple and Blueberry Crumble Recipe
    A simple apple and blueberry crumble that takes only 10 minutes to prepare and is a sure winner with the whole family! Serve with ice cream, custard or cream for a truly delicious dessert. 
    5 from 23 votes
    A spoonful of oat baked crumble with blueberries and apple.

    Peach Crumble

    Make those wintery nights so much more comforting with this yummy Peach Crumble. So quick and simple, and there's just something special about a crumble, isn't there?

    Peach Crumble | Old Fashioned Recipe Recipe
    Our classic Peach Crumble is the perfect recipe for using up fresh or tinned peaches.... and even more delicious when served with cream or ice-cream!
    4.86 from 7 votes
    Our classic Peach Crumble is the perfect recipe for using up fresh or tinned peaches. The sweet crunchy crumble is even more delicious when served with cream or ice-cream!

    Oat & Date Crumble Slice

    Crunchy oats and the sweetness of dates make this crumble slice more of a dessert than a slice really, just warm it up, add a big scoop of ice-cream - heaven!

    Date Squares Recipe
    Delicious date squares made with a crunchy crumble topping and a smooth, sweet date filling. An old fashioned favourite.
    5 from 13 votes
    A piece of crumble slice with a date filling.

    Easy Puddings and Dumplings

    Puddings make the ultimate comfort food! Serve with ice-cream, custard or cream for the best winter dessert.

    Sticky Date Pudding

    Only 20 minutes to prep, then enjoy that delicious 'waft' through the kitchen while it bakes - so winter warming!

    Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce Recipe
    The ultimate rich Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce recipe... this is an all-time classic favourite! The perfect winter comfort food!
    5 from 6 votes
    A slice of Sticky Date Pudding drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with vanilla ice cream on a plate.

    Lemon Delicious Pudding

    Delicious served straight from the oven, dusted with icing sugar, and with cream or ice-cream for maximum WOW factor. Make this simple Lemon Delicious Pudding with only 6 ingredients!

    Lemon Delicious Self Saucing Pudding Recipe
    Our easy lemon delicious pudding is such a classic favourite... a delicately light fluffy lemon sponge over a fresh and creamy lemon sauce... the perfect winter dessert!
    5 from 34 votes
    A white baking dish filled with a golden baked lemon pudding with a spoon showing the sauce beneath.

    Old Fashioned Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding

    What I love about old-fashioned puddings is that they are so simple (this only takes 10 minutes to prep), they use basic ingredients, and yet a homemade pudding tastes so, so special on a chilly winters evening...

    Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Recipe
    A simple and classic old fashioned chocolate self-saucing pudding recipe. Rich chocolate cake smothered with a smooth chocolate sauce... the perfect winter comfort food!
    5 from 15 votes
    Chocolate self saucing pudding with ice cream on a plate.

    Baileys Self-Saucing Pudding

    Rich and indulgent, this Baileys Self-Saucing Pudding is a special (adults only!) treat with its fabulous, famous Baileys flavour to enjoy...

    Baileys Self-Saucing Pudding Recipe
    Our Baileys Self-Saucing Pudding is a classic winter dessert recipe with a twist... a rich chocolate sponge pudding with a cheeky and indulgent Baileys sauce. 
    5 from 1 vote
    Our Baileys Self-Saucing Pudding is classic winter dessert recipe with a twist... a rich chocolate sponge pudding with a cheeky and indulgent Baileys sauce. 

    Golden Syrup Dumplings

    Who had these as a kid? Well, nothing beats these classic sweet dumplings. Ready in 20 minutes, using basic ingredients, winter is the perfect excuse to indulge in Golden Syrup Dumplings.

    Easy Golden Syrup Dumplings Recipe
    These super easy golden syrup dumplings are sure to become a family favourite! Serve hot with a big scoop of ice-cream for the perfect winter dessert.
    5 from 46 votes
    These super easy golden syrup dumplings are sure to become a family favourite! Serve hot with a big scoop of ice-cream for the perfect dessert.

    Creamy Lemon Puddings

    Blissful lemony deliciousness right here! These little babes are made with totally basic ingredients, yet look (and taste) super special!

    Creamy Mini Lemon Puddings Recipe
    These Creamy Mini Lemon Puddings are the ultimate dessert... perfect sponge-like top with a creamy lemon sauce on the bottom! There really is nothing better!
    5 from 1 vote
    Mini Lemon Puddings

    Butterscotch Self-Saucing Pudding

    This 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 cream on top!

    Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding Recipe
    Our simple butterscotch self saucing pudding is the ultimate winter comfort food. A soft and fluffy sponge pudding covered with sweet and rich butterscotch sauce. 
    5 from 31 votes
    This easy Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding is a classic family favourite. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and tastes AMAZING... especially served with a big scoop of ice-cream!

    Winter Cakes, Brownies & Tarts

    Take dessert to a whole new level with one of my simple cakes, decadent microwave brownies 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.....

    Classic Lemon Tart Recipe
    A classic lemon tart is the ultimate homemade dessert... made with melt-in-your-mouth sweet shortcrust pastry and filled with a deliciously creamy lemon mixture.
    5 from 21 votes
    A slice of creamy lemon filling in a pie.

    Rich & Fudgy 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.

    Chocolate & Almond Torte Recipe
    The perfect decadent dessert... this Dark Chocolate & Almond Torte is rich, fudgy and totally delicious! A chocoholics dream!
    5 from 8 votes
    A serve of torte slightly removed from the remainder of the dessert cake

    3 Ingredient Flourless 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 moist.

    3 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake | Gluten-Free Recipe
    A simple 3 ingredient flourless chocolate cake made from just eggs, dark chocolate and butter! An irresistibly rich and fudgy mousse-style dessert cake that everyone will love.
    5 from 15 votes
    A rich mousse chocolate cake with raspberries and chocolate ganache.

    Almond and Coconut Cake

    One for our gluten-free friends, but one that EVERYONE will love. Baked with almond meal instead of flour makes this such a deliciously moist dessert cake.

    Gluten-Free Almond and Coconut Cake Recipe
    The easiest gluten-free almond and coconut cake recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare... and tastes AMAZING!
    5 from 216 votes
    A slice of moist almond and coconut cake with flaked almonds and icing sugar on top.

    60 Second Microwave Chocolate Brownies

    Need a chocolate fix in a rush? It couldn't be quicker than this! You can even add extra 'bits and pieces' (think chopped Mars Bars...) for total indulgence.

    60 Second Microwave Chocolate Brownies Recipe
    These easy individual Microwave Chocolate Brownies are ready within minutes and filled with a delicious rich and irresistible chocolate brownie batter! Serve with cream or ice-cream for a simple last minute dessert.
    5 from 11 votes
    Front view of spoon being dipped into brownie

     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!

    Raspberry & Ricotta Cake Recipe
    This raspberry and ricotta cake is one of our most popular cakes ever! Delicately sweet in flavour and made with fresh raspberries, this moist and subtly sweet dessert cake takes only ten minutes to prepare!
    5 from 27 votes
    Front view of slice of cake on pink plate with two raspberries

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    1. Roni

      January 22, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      Hi
      What's the quantities for your easy golden syrup dumplings?

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        January 22, 2019 at 10:14 pm

        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

        Reply
    2. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid

      June 16, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        June 17, 2017 at 8:21 am

        Oh that's awesome!!! Thanks so much Sammie! xx

        Reply

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