Get your chocolate fix with this sumptuous cheat's salted chocolate and caramel tarts.
Too easy: the ultimate cheat's recipes that are bound to impress
We show you how to cheat and not get caught with these clever shortcut recipes for every occasion, from wicked 3-ingredient chocolate and caramel tarts – guaranteed to wow at your next dinner party, to easy lasagna to beat the dinner rush.
No-bake blueberry cheesecake
Create a stylish dessert without turning on your oven. This no-bake blueberry cheesecake is made extra special with a hint of lavender.
Cheat's mille-feuille
For a quick dessert or afternoon tea treat, try this mille-feulle.
Ricotta and avocado pizzas
These tasty pizzas with fresh ricotta and avocado are a quick and easy dinner option.
Choc-raspberry profiterole cake
This show-stopping dessert is dangerously easy to make, thanks to a few clever cheats.
Beetroot and feta filo pizza
Make this easy gourmet pizza using speedy filo pastry.
Watermelon and rose layer cake
Use a store-bought sponge cake as the base for this delightful Moroccan-inspired dessert.
Vanilla and dulce de leche ice cream terrine
This delicious dessert looks sensational, but is amazingly easy to make.
Cheat's strawberry bavarois
A classic bavarois is a chilled dessert of custard, cream, gelatine and fruit puree or other flavourings. This cheat's version is a great store-cupboard dessert.
Blackened fish with sweet potato chips
Get maximum flavour out of few ingredients with this delicious Cajun-style fish.
Easy chocolate fondants
It may be cheating but we guarantee an oozy-centred chocolate fondant every time with this clever recipe.
Quick peach tarts with pink peppercorn ice cream
Pink peppercorns give the ice cream a slightly floral, spicy flavour.
Cheat's baked ricotta with mint and prosciutto
Charring the buffalo ricotta under the grill brings out the rich favour, texture and beautiful tang of the cheese.
Little black dress chocolate cake
This is one of those reliable cakes – simple yet sexy – that will wow everyone, every time. Keep it plain or accessorise with silver or gold leaf for special effect.
Instant paella
Paella in less than ten minutes? This speedy recipe - with fish and chorizo - is perfect for busy weeknights.