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Decadent desserts

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MsLuxLisbon · 22/06/2024 11:18

Spin off from the decadent food thread. What are your go-to desserts for when you want to treat yourself?

Mine: Tarte tatin served with creme fraiche. Pavlova with strawberries and kiwi. Crepes suzette (hassle to make, but divine to eat) Chocolate mousse.

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HRTQueen · 22/06/2024 16:26

my own recipe came about when one of ds little friends asked what’s for pudding (I never make puddings) and when I said nothing but she could have a biscuit she looked so sad I thought I have to make something

its very easy:

slice brioche in half and spread with Nutella (a nice change is blackcurrant jam on first then Nutella)

put brioche back together then tear into pieces around 1inch

add to a bowl and pour over some cold custard

heat in microwave for about 30 seconds

It’s still a favourite 10 years later 🤩

gardenmusic · 22/06/2024 15:46

White chocolate and raspberry pavlova.
Slightly burned roast peaches with clotted cream

pandasorous · 22/06/2024 15:28

fancy éclairs
soufflé
rasmalai/gulab jamun
a proper cake eg. sachertorte or tres leches

SophiaElise · 22/06/2024 15:23

For me, nothing beats a homemade sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream.

StillSmallVoice · 22/06/2024 15:20

I'm not particularly into puddings, but a couple of years ago made a Black Forest pavlova. Looked a mess, but tasted amazing.

DoYouSmokePaul · 22/06/2024 15:16

Oh how could I forget a huge pile of hot and crispy churros with dulce du leche sauce.

StormingNorman · 22/06/2024 15:09

Homemade always feels more decadent!

Summer pudding
Crème Brûlée
Chocolate fondant
Soufflee
Strawberries and cream

And for some weird reason Angel Delight for dinner 😂

StormingNorman · 22/06/2024 15:03

CoffeeCantata · 22/06/2024 13:42

OP, I've always wanted someone to ask me this question. How long have you got?
COLD PUDDINGS
Creme brulee
Pavlova (you have to make these 2 together to use up the whites and yolks!)
Lemon Delicious pudding (where the pudding magically turns into both souffle sponge on top and lemon custard underneath)
Proper trifle
Tiramisu
Floating Islands
Summer pudding
Eton Mess
Roulade
Baked cheesecake (better than the non-baked variety) with cream and berries or fruit puree
Lemon syllabub with little biscuits
Strawberry shortcake and cream
Orange and almond syrup cake
HOT PUDDINGS
Queen of Puddings
Fruit crumbles
Ginger sponge with custard
Spotted Dick and custard
Syrup Sponge
Proper Bakewell Tart
Clafoutis
Fruit pie (apple, blackcurrant, damson)
Jam roly-poly

And those are just the ones I can think of. If I want an almost instant pudding I mix thick Greek yoghurt with good quality lemon curd (M & S's is lovely). You can make a crumbly biscuit base and add mango and lime syrup on top to make it less instant but absolutely heavenly.

Mmmmm...donuts.

All the puddings!

Is that Delia’s lemon surprise pudding?

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MsLuxLisbon · 22/06/2024 14:57

CoffeeCantata · 22/06/2024 13:42

OP, I've always wanted someone to ask me this question. How long have you got?
COLD PUDDINGS
Creme brulee
Pavlova (you have to make these 2 together to use up the whites and yolks!)
Lemon Delicious pudding (where the pudding magically turns into both souffle sponge on top and lemon custard underneath)
Proper trifle
Tiramisu
Floating Islands
Summer pudding
Eton Mess
Roulade
Baked cheesecake (better than the non-baked variety) with cream and berries or fruit puree
Lemon syllabub with little biscuits
Strawberry shortcake and cream
Orange and almond syrup cake
HOT PUDDINGS
Queen of Puddings
Fruit crumbles
Ginger sponge with custard
Spotted Dick and custard
Syrup Sponge
Proper Bakewell Tart
Clafoutis
Fruit pie (apple, blackcurrant, damson)
Jam roly-poly

And those are just the ones I can think of. If I want an almost instant pudding I mix thick Greek yoghurt with good quality lemon curd (M & S's is lovely). You can make a crumbly biscuit base and add mango and lime syrup on top to make it less instant but absolutely heavenly.

Mmmmm...donuts.

Oh wow, you sound like my kind of person!!

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C1N1C · 22/06/2024 14:44

Millionaire's cheesecake :)

Ilovecakey · 22/06/2024 14:40

Belgian chocolate cheesecake

RinklyRomaine · 22/06/2024 14:01

BFG for the win. Proper trifle. Eton mess. Or a decent homemade banoffee pie 😍

Icecreamcone100 · 22/06/2024 13:49

Nigella’s Girdle buster pie…

MistyHedgehog · 22/06/2024 13:49

Burnt basque cheesecake with berries and cream
Raspberry and almond tart with custard
Warm cookie dough with ice cream

DeedlessIndeed · 22/06/2024 13:48

Maybe in a slightly different category, but a really well made victoria sandwich with fresh vanilla double cream, whipped up on top and piled high with fresh berries.

Also, decadent but in a different way, a really lovely fruit salad with a wide (and expensive) range of fresh fruit. Always do that when I need a treat and eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner as it only lasts a day or so in the fridge and DH hates fruit!

CoffeeCantata · 22/06/2024 13:42

OP, I've always wanted someone to ask me this question. How long have you got?
COLD PUDDINGS
Creme brulee
Pavlova (you have to make these 2 together to use up the whites and yolks!)
Lemon Delicious pudding (where the pudding magically turns into both souffle sponge on top and lemon custard underneath)
Proper trifle
Tiramisu
Floating Islands
Summer pudding
Eton Mess
Roulade
Baked cheesecake (better than the non-baked variety) with cream and berries or fruit puree
Lemon syllabub with little biscuits
Strawberry shortcake and cream
Orange and almond syrup cake
HOT PUDDINGS
Queen of Puddings
Fruit crumbles
Ginger sponge with custard
Spotted Dick and custard
Syrup Sponge
Proper Bakewell Tart
Clafoutis
Fruit pie (apple, blackcurrant, damson)
Jam roly-poly

And those are just the ones I can think of. If I want an almost instant pudding I mix thick Greek yoghurt with good quality lemon curd (M & S's is lovely). You can make a crumbly biscuit base and add mango and lime syrup on top to make it less instant but absolutely heavenly.

Mmmmm...donuts.

xsquared · 22/06/2024 13:00

Another vote for Black Forest Gateau which I usually request for my birthday instead of sponge cake. I was under the impression it was going out in fashion, but glad to see lots of appreciation for it still.

Tiramisu
Creme Brulee
Delia's chocolate and rum bread and butter pudding served cold.

I see that I have listed all cold desserts. Hot desserts to me, tend to be more comforting rather than decadent.

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MsLuxLisbon · 22/06/2024 12:44

I've thought of another: Lemon Meringue pie! Actually pretty easy to make but always draws gasps when wheeled out. Ditto Pecan pie. Not so keen on Pumpkin, though. I tried making it last autumn, it was a lot of effort but pretty 'meh'.

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Nicebloomers · 22/06/2024 12:42

Another for Black Forest gateaux in all its retro chic glory.

DoYouSmokePaul · 22/06/2024 12:42

Pavlova with tonnes of cream and strawberries

Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream

Apple crumble with warm custard

familyissues12345 · 22/06/2024 12:41

Tiramisu!

Nectarinesarenice · 22/06/2024 12:34

Pavlova

Mothership4two · 22/06/2024 12:06

Love crepes Suzette, also a properly made profiterole pile up (with decent chocolate and cream) and a lightly flavoured (bay is lovely) creme brulee

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