Everyone likes a profiterole. And that is because there is nothing not to like about them. Served in bowls with more cream or ice cream, they make a great dinner party dessert or piled high in towers for bigger occasions - they are the ultimate crowd pleaser. I made some at my mum’s request this Christmas but filled them with a delicious boozy orange vanilla cream and topped with candied orange peel for some texture. With a few tricks you will nail the perfect choux pastry every time.

We all need some comfort at this time of year and I don’t think it gets more comforting than a bowl of bread and butter pudding. I love the flavour combinations here, the fruity apricots and apricot jam, fragrant nutty pistachios, aromatic cardamom and sweet white chocolate are all matches made in heaven. For me, bread and butter puddings need a crispy top, gooey middle and lashings of custard. Easy to make, full of flavour and texture, and utterly delicious.

I love citrusy desserts to finish a meal and this lemon polenta cake is the perfect end to a dinner party. It’s also delicious with an afternoon cup of tea. Served with creme fraiche and raspberries, this is a light and fresh pudding perfect for any time of year.

I love the zesty sharpness of key lime pie at the end of a meal. Although you can’t beat this retro classic I decided to mix things up a bit with this recipe for my yuzu and lemon key lime pie with lemon and lime curd. The yuzu adds another layer of distinctive sharpness which goes so well with the ginger in the nut crust. This recipe can be made ahead and is perfect for your next dinner party.

I think cobblers are such underrated puddings - what’s not to love about sticky, syrupy fruit with a light and gooey sponge which soaks up all the fruit juices, a crispy topping and a creamy, rich custard on the side. I added fennel seeds because they go so well with peaches and the crunchy pistachios added more texture too. Adding some lavender to the vanilla custard is a complete game changer - it just gives a slightly floral hint which worked really well with the other flavours. Not the most refined of puddings, but definitely one of the tastiest.

For me, cherry and almond is the perfect combination and my frangipane galette has everything I want in a pudding - crisp pastry, gooey almond frangipane, sweet fruit, the crunch of nuts and a hint of booze. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the perfect dinner party pudding.

Is there anything more comforting in the world than fluffy sponge with fruity jam and silky smooth vanilla custard? Follow my recipe to recreate this ultimate old school, budget friendly pudding which everyone will love.

These are some of my favourite flavour combinations of all time - pineapple, rum, lime and coconut. What’s not to love? Its tropical sunshine on a plate, super simple and the perfect showstopper to a dinner party meal or Sunday roast.

The addition of tahini, ground almonds and sesame seeds in my crumble recipe adds such a lovely nuttiness which compliments the tartness of the rhubarb. Chopped stem ginger in a classic vanilla custard is also a complete game changer.