Nowadays, a homemade dessert has become more of a treat than an everyday expectation. But sometimes the little bit of extra effort required is worth it, especially when you’ve got extra time to linger over dinner – and everybody needs something sweet every now and then. This chapter contains a small selection of our favourites: creamy coconut ice cream, my son’s fruity berry and lemon curd Eton mess or delectable crumbles. And for Sunday afternoon, head straight for the sweet ricotta fritters – they are truly scrumptious!