Easy apple roses

These fancy-looking apple pastries are so simple and the custard makes them so much more child friendly than the jamm-y version. Slice, roll, bake and you've got a plate full of yummy apple custard roses.

Summer flan

This lovely summer flan is a beautiful dessert idea when the weather's hot and you want something sweet but not too heavy. A beautiful sponge base topped with juicy berries and served with cream. Delish!

Chocolate sauce

Dark chocolate and cream - that's all you need to make this delectable, smooth rice sauce that's as good over ice cream as it is as a dipping sauce for fruit kebabs.

Fruit skewers

Let the kids loose on this one as they choose their favourite fruit to thread on to skewers. Dip them in yoghurt and then roll in coconut, chocolate (or both!) for a fun and fruity treat

Peanut brittle

Make this peanut brittle in minutes and serve as a sweet treat at a party or put in a pretty jar and give to a friend as a gift. Either way, it's a winner!

Edible glitter

There's nothing better than a sprinkle of sparkle at any time of the year but come Christmas, it's positively to be expected! Decorate cupcakes, cakes, desserts and, in this case, fruit, with this easy edible glitter recipe that's made from coloured sugar.

Luscious lemon tart

This refreshing, tangy lemon tart is always a much anticipated dessert. What we like most about it is that it doesn't contain the heavy cream and egg filling of cafe-style lemon tarts. Use a frozen shortcrust pastry tart to make this recipe super-quick.

2 ingredient Milo cake

If your kids are whining that there’s nothing to eat, whip them up one of these Milo cakes each and you’ll hear nothing but satisfied silence. It sounds weird, but when you cook up the Milo it tastes like a yummy fudge brownie.

Fast fruit tarts

Don't you love the look of these petite French fruit tarts, but who has the time to make the pastry, blind bake and make the custard? Now your fruit tart dilemmas are solved with a few easy shortcuts. You're welcome.

Baked custard

Baked custard is one of those classic recipes our grandmothers used to make all the time - and now it seems to be disappearing from our menus. Learn how to make this easy and delicious dessert that will be a hit with everyone from the babies through to adults.

Rocky road

This is a great recipe for kids to make as a gift. Put in a small tin or cellophane bag and tie with a ribbon.