Cream, butter, milk, honey, eggs – these form the basis of some of the world’s most famous desserts, which at first doesn’t bode well for the sweet-toothed vegan. However, a little bit of research soon shows that there are all sorts of puddings – both traditional and contemporary – that are free from all animal products and taste every bit as good as their dairy-filled counterparts.

This collection of vegan dessert recipes proves just that. Sorbets eschew cream or milk for water and, when churned correctly, have that same soft, smooth texture. Try Anna Hansen’s Mango and chilli sorbet or Francesco Mazzei’s Citrus sorbets for something fruity, or Paul Ainsworth’s Chocolate sorbet if you’re craving cocoa. Fancy something a little less chilly? Angela Field’s Frosted raw vegan brownies are a real treat, as is this stunning Vegan espresso crème caramel with pistachio biscotti. The discovery of aquafaba – the water found in tins of chickpeas – also means vegans now have a fantastic way of creating egg-free meringue; take a look at these Aquafaba meringues or Chantelle Nicholson’s Vegan pumpkin meringue pie to find out more.