Hairy Bikers Desserts & Bakes

This rich banoffee pie is made with a chocolate oaty biscuit base, buttery toffee, sliced bananas, and whipped double cream. The Hairy Bikers skip boiling the can and make the toffee on the hob instead. Ready in under an hour with no baking, this classic British dessert serves 12. I love making this for weekend …

This creamy rice pudding is made with pudding rice, whole milk, caster sugar, butter, and nutmeg, then baked low and slow until golden. It comes together in minutes with just five ingredients, then the oven does all the work over two hours. Serves 4 and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes from start to finish. …

This deep-filled lemon meringue pie is made with buttery shortcrust pastry, a tangy lemon filling, and a light, fluffy meringue topping. The crisp crust and golden meringue create the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Ready in under 2 hours, it serves 6 generously. I make this every time we have family over for Sunday …

This Hairy Bikers treacle tart is made with golden syrup, fresh white breadcrumbs, lemon juice and zest, and a buttery shortcrust pastry. The filling is sticky and gooey with a bright citrus note that cuts through the sweetness perfectly. Serves 8 and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes including pastry chilling. I always make this …

This Hairy Bikers carrot cake is made with grated carrots, sultanas, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The result is a beautifully moist sponge with a light cream cheese frosting that takes it to the next level. Ready in under an hour, this recipe makes a generous 23cm cake that serves 12. I have baked this …

This easy tarte tatin recipe is made with just four ingredients: ready-rolled puff pastry, firm eating apples, butter, and golden caster sugar. The Hairy Bikers’ version gives you a golden, caramelised apple tart with crisp, buttery pastry in under 45 minutes. It serves 6 and makes a stunning autumn dessert. I make this every time …

This classic Hairy Bikers pavlova recipe is made with egg whites, caster sugar, cornflour, and white wine vinegar for a crisp meringue shell with a soft marshmallow centre. Topped with whipped double cream and fresh mixed berries, it serves 8 and takes under 2 hours from start to finish. I make this every summer when …

This traditional dundee cake recipe is made with sultanas, currants, glacé cherries, orange zest and chopped almonds, all topped with a ring of whole blanched almonds. The result is a beautifully moist Scottish fruitcake that is lighter than Christmas cake but packed with flavour. It takes about 2 hours to bake and serves 12 generous …

This easy Hairy Bikers Coffee and Walnut Cake is made with soft light brown sugar, self-raising flour, instant coffee, butter, and crunchy walnuts. The light sponge is filled and topped with a rich coffee buttercream for the perfect afternoon treat. Serves 8 to 10 in just 45 minutes. I love baking this for Sunday visits …

This classic apple crumble is made with Bramley and eating apples, demerara sugar, cinnamon, and a buttery crumble topping with flaked almonds for extra crunch. It bakes in just 30 minutes for a golden, bubbling pud. Serves 6. I love how the Bramleys break down into a soft filling while the eating apples keep their …