This is an alphabetical list of traditional [[British desserts]] and sweet dishes. Each entry includes a concise description with internal links to key terms for further exploration.
[[File:Bakewell tart on a plate.jpg|thumb|The [[Bakewell tart]] is a shortcrust pastry with a layer of jam and almond-flavored sponge.]]
* [[Bakewell tart]] – A tart with a shortcrust pastry base, a layer of jam, and a filling of almond sponge.
* [[Banoffee pie]] – A dessert made from [[bananas]], [[cream]], and [[toffee]] on a biscuit base.
* [[Blackberry pie]] – A pie with a filling made of fresh [[blackberries]].
* [[Blackberry cobbler]] – A baked dessert with a blackberry filling and a biscuit topping.
* [[Bread and butter pudding]] – A traditional dessert made by layering slices of [[buttered bread]] with [[custard]] and [[raisins]], then baking.
* [[Brandy snaps]] – Thin, crisp biscuits flavored with [[brandy]], rolled and often filled with [[whipped cream]].
* [[Biscuits]] – Sweet or savory baked treats, often served with tea.
=== C ===
The culinary landscape of the United Kingdom is rich with a variety of desserts that reflect its diverse history and regional specialties. This list provides an overview of some of the most beloved British desserts, each with its unique flavors and textures.
[[File:Crumble.jpg|thumb|A blackberry and apple [[crumble]]]]
* [[Carrot cake]] – A moist [[cake]] made with grated [[carrots]], spiced with [[cinnamon]] or [[nutmeg]], and topped with cream cheese frosting.
* [[Cherry pie]] – A pie filled with stewed [[cherries]].
* [[Cherries jubilee]] – A dessert of cherries flambéed with [[liqueur]], typically served over [[vanilla ice cream]].
* [[Chestnut pudding]] – A sweet pudding made with [[chestnuts]], sugar, and cream.
* [[Cobbler (food)|Cobbler]] – A dessert with a fruit filling and a biscuit or scone topping.
* [[Coconut ice]] – A sweet confection made from desiccated [[coconut]] and sugar, often colored pink and white.
* [[Custard tart]] – A pastry filled with [[egg]] custard and flavored with [[nutmeg]].
* [[Cookie]] – A small, sweet baked treat, often with added [[chocolate]] or dried fruits.
[[File:Egg custard tart.jpg|A [[custard tart]] with a nutmeg topping|thumb]]
* [[Ecclefechan tart]] – A small tart filled with dried fruits, sugar, and [[spices]], originating from [[Ecclefechan]], [[Scotland]].
* [[Eton mess]] – A dessert of crushed [[meringue]], whipped [[cream]], and fresh [[strawberries]].
* [[Eve's pudding]] – A traditional British dessert of [[apples]] topped with a sponge cake mixture.
* [[English cake]] – A broad term encompassing various traditional cakes such as [[Victoria sponge]] and [[Madeira cake]].
=== F ===
====[[Bakewell tart]]====
* [[Flapjack (oat bar)|Flapjack]] – A chewy oat bar made with rolled oats, [[butter]], and [[golden syrup]].
[[File:Bakewell_tart_on_a_plate.jpg|thumb|The [[Bakewell tart]] is a shortcrust pastry with a layer of jam and almond-flavored sponge.]]
* [[Flies' graveyard]] – A nickname for sweet pastries filled with [[currants]] or [[raisins]].
The Bakewell tart is a classic English dessert originating from the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire. It consists of a shortcrust pastry shell filled with a layer of jam and a sponge filling enriched with ground almonds. The tart is often topped with flaked almonds or icing.
* [[Flummery]] – A soft dessert made with [[cream]], [[sugar]], and [[fruit]] juice.
* [[Fruit fool]] – A creamy dessert made by folding stewed or puréed [[fruit]] into whipped cream or custard.
* [[Fudge]] – A sweet confection made with [[sugar]], [[butter]], and [[milk]] or cream, often flavored with chocolate or vanilla.
=== G ===
====[[Crumble]]====
* [[Gypsy tart]] – A dessert with a sweet filling of evaporated milk and brown sugar in a shortcrust pastry.
[[File:Crumble.jpg|thumb|A blackberry and apple [[crumble]].]]
* [[Gingerbread]] – A spiced cake or biscuit flavored with [[ginger]], [[cinnamon]], and [[cloves]].
Crumble is a quintessentially British dessert that features a stewed fruit base, such as apple or blackberry, topped with a crumbly mixture of flour, butter, and sugar. It is baked until the topping is golden and crisp, often served with custard or cream.
=== M ===
====[[Custard tart]]====
[[File:Manchester tart.jpg|[[Manchester tart]] with custard, coconut flakes, and a cherry topping|thumb]]
[[File:Egg_custard_tart.jpg|A [[custard tart]] with a nutmeg topping|thumb]]
[[File:Mince Pie.jpg|Traditional [[mince pie]] for the Christmas season|thumb]]
Custard tart is a traditional dessert consisting of an egg custard baked in a pastry shell. The top is often sprinkled with nutmeg, giving it a distinctive flavor. It is a popular treat in many parts of the UK.
* [[Manchester tart]] – A shortcrust pastry tart with a layer of raspberry jam, custard, and coconut flakes, topped with a cherry.
* [[Maids of honour tart]] – Small tarts filled with a cheese curd mixture.
* [[Mince pie]] – A sweet pie filled with [[mincemeat]] (a mixture of dried fruits, spices, and suet).
=== S ===
====[[Banoffee pie]]====
* [[Syllabub]] – A dessert made of sweetened milk or cream curdled with wine or cider.
[[File:Banoffeepie.jpg|[[Banoffee pie]] is made with bananas, cream, and toffee on a biscuit base.]]
* [[Spotted dick]] – A steamed suet pudding with dried fruits, served with custard.
Banoffee pie is a modern British dessert made from bananas, cream, and a thick caramel sauce or toffee, combined on a buttery biscuit base. It is a sweet and indulgent treat that has gained popularity since its creation in the 1970s.
File:Syllabub.jpg|[[Syllabub]] with a hint of wine.
[[File:Cherriesjubilee.jpg|[[Cherries jubilee]] is prepared with cherries flambéed with liqueur and served over ice cream.]]
File:Treacle Tart with clotted cream.jpg|[[Treacle tart]] served with clotted cream.
Cherries jubilee is a dessert made with cherries and liqueur, typically brandy, which are flambéed and served as a sauce over vanilla ice cream. It is a dramatic and flavorful dessert often associated with celebrations.
File:Trifle.jpg|A traditional English [[trifle]] layered with custard, fruit, and whipped cream.
Eton mess is a traditional English dessert consisting of a mixture of strawberries, broken meringue, and whipped cream. It is named after Eton College, where it is believed to have originated. The dessert is known for its simplicity and delicious combination of textures.
The culinary landscape of the United Kingdom is rich with a variety of desserts that reflect its diverse history and regional specialties. This list provides an overview of some of the most beloved British desserts, each with its unique flavors and textures.
The Bakewell tart is a shortcrust pastry with a layer of jam and almond-flavored sponge.
The Bakewell tart is a classic English dessert originating from the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire. It consists of a shortcrust pastry shell filled with a layer of jam and a sponge filling enriched with ground almonds. The tart is often topped with flaked almonds or icing.
Crumble is a quintessentially British dessert that features a stewed fruit base, such as apple or blackberry, topped with a crumbly mixture of flour, butter, and sugar. It is baked until the topping is golden and crisp, often served with custard or cream.
Custard tart is a traditional dessert consisting of an egg custard baked in a pastry shell. The top is often sprinkled with nutmeg, giving it a distinctive flavor. It is a popular treat in many parts of the UK.
Banoffee pie is a modern British dessert made from bananas, cream, and a thick caramel sauce or toffee, combined on a buttery biscuit base. It is a sweet and indulgent treat that has gained popularity since its creation in the 1970s.
Cherries jubilee is a dessert made with cherries and liqueur, typically brandy, which are flambéed and served as a sauce over vanilla ice cream. It is a dramatic and flavorful dessert often associated with celebrations.
Eton mess is a traditional English dessert consisting of a mixture of strawberries, broken meringue, and whipped cream. It is named after Eton College, where it is believed to have originated. The dessert is known for its simplicity and delicious combination of textures.
Banoffee pie is a modern British dessert made from bananas, cream, and a thick caramel sauce or toffee, combined on a buttery biscuit base. It is a sweet and indulgent treat that has gained popularity since its creation in the 1970s.
Cherries jubilee is a dessert made with cherries and liqueur, typically brandy, which are flambéed and served as a sauce over vanilla ice cream. It is a dramatic and flavorful dessert often associated with celebrations.
