Lemon

This is the ultimate pud for citrus fans: sponge fingers soaked in lemon syrup and Limoncello, layered up with creamy mascarpone and finished with an indulgent layer of lemon curd. Zesty heaven

All the squidge of a brownie but bursting with lemony freshness instead, these make a great elevenses treat on a bright spring morning. Use a good-quality lemon curd with plenty of tang and don’t overmix it through the batter – the little pools of lemon curd taste heavenly when you bite into them.

This simple combination of sweetened cream and wine has been gracing British pudding tables for well over 300 years

A creamy baked cheesecake studded with stem ginger and topped with a tangy lemon curd and dollops of sweet Swiss meringue

Citrus is at its best in winter. Lemon and passionfruit complement one another in this comforting pud, which magically separates into two layers as it cooks

A little salt is a great way to bring out the sweetness in this gluten-free polenta cake. Enjoy with a dollop of crème fraîche for dessert

The best of both worlds in a zesty teatime treat