There’s something so cosy about tucking into a dessert on a cold evening after working hard whisking, kneading and washing up. And that goes for vegan desserts too! So now that the nights are longer and the days are getting colder, we deserve to treat ourselves to the tastiest, sweetest treats.

Decadent sweet treats needn’t be laden with animal products any more. You can enjoy a sticky toffee pudding with warm custard on top as a vegan, I promise! So whether you’re into double chocolate brownies or something a little more fruity, I’ve got you covered with these fabulous, comforting desserts.

Spicy Carrot Cupcakes

By: OGGS

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Carrot cake is always the best way to use it up whenever you have extra carrots lying around your kitchen. To make these extra tasty and appealing, grate some orange peel on top and crush some walnuts over before serving. Recipe here.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

By: Violife

Method: Other

Difficulty: Intermediate

Do you like your sticky toffee pudding with custard on top or without it? Either way, this recipe will turn out delicious. Sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert that’ll always go down a treat during the winter months. Recipe here.

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

By: Hare’s Kitchen

Method: Blending

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sometimes you want to whip up something sweet and delicious, but you don’t particularly want to use the oven. And I have the perfect fix! This no-bake chocolate cheesecake is unbelievably rich and creamy. The base is made with ginger biscuits, and the smooth chocolate filling has bits of crystallised ginger to add to the gorgeous flavour. Recipe here.

Vegan White Chocolate Biscoff Truffles

By: Nourishing Amy

Method: Other

Difficulty: Beginner

If you’re looking for something rich, sweet and warmly spiced, these Biscoff Truffles are just the thing. They’re coated in a thick layer of creamy white chocolate for extra indulgence. Store them in the fridge and have them whenever you’re craving something decadent. Recipe here.

Double Brownie

By: SweetFreedomUK

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Double chocolate brownies are always a good idea. Top this dessert with custard or cream! Recipe here.

Vegan Banana Pudding 

By: SweetFreedomUK

Method: Simmering

Difficulty: Beginner

This pudding only takes five minutes to put together, and all you need is four simple ingredients. Voila! Recipe here.

Ferrero Rocher Cake Balls

By: Nourishing Amy

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Who needs to buy Ferrero Rocher’s when you can bake them yourself! These super chocolatey and rich no-bake cake balls have the perfect hazelnut centre with a thick shell coated in chopped hazelnuts. These will be a hit at any Christmas party! Recipe here.

Banana and Cinnamon Oat Cookies

By: Plant Based Health Online

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

These cookies are the ultimate nutritious snack that will still satisfy your sweet tooth - guilt-free. Recipe here.

Coconut Vanilla Crème Brûlée

By: Rhythm108

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

The classic Crème Brûlée has been reinvented with a silky-smooth vegan crème. It's a little tricky but worth it! Recipe here. 

Maca Hot Chocolate

By: The Coconut Collaborative

Method: Other

Difficulty: Beginner

Hot chocolate isn’t technically a dessert, but when there’s nothing else in the house and you’re craving something warm and sugary, this absolutely will do the trick. Recipe here.

Lotus Bars

By: Soph Bullimore

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

With a smooth digestive biscuit base mixed with lotus spread, topped with a rich layer of dark chocolate, lotus biscuits and extra Biscoff drizzled on top, these bars are a Biscoff lovers dream. Recipe here.