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From cheesecakes to puddings to pavlovas, find a tried and tested Women Weekly dessert recipe for every season and occasion.

Mini apple pies

Mini apple pies

These bite-sized mini apple pies are perfect for parties, coffee time or dessert. Sprinkle with cinnamon for extra taste.
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Mango sorbet

Mango sorbet

'Sweet', 'summery' and 'refreshing' perfectly sum up the experience of tucking into these mango sorbet cones. You may need to double the recipe because these won't last long!
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Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

Sugar-free recipes

There's no need to miss out on luscious treats just because you're cutting back on sugar. Our recipes ditch the white stuff and use rice malt syrup, honey, maple syrup and dates to sweeten so you can indulge guilt-free. They'll hit the sweet spot and no one will know the difference.
Lamingtons

Lamingtons

Recreate this classic Australian treat with a light and fluffy cake, chocolate and coconut flakes.
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Eton mess wreath

Christmas Eton mess wreath

The perfect centrepiece for your dessert table this Christmas - a ring of white chocolate covered in macarons and berries.
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cinnamon brandy sauce

Cinnamon brandy sauce

This cinnamon-spiced brandy sauce is perfect for drizzling over puddings and desserts such as warm apple pie.
No-bake peanut butter and chocolate pie

Delicious desserts with an easy biscuit crust

Skip the effort it takes to put together a homemade sweet pastry for your desserts with our favourite handy shortcut - the biscuit base. This collection of tarts, pies, cakes and slices are all held together using blitzed pre-baked biscuits and melted butter. Too simple.
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gingerbread Christmas tree

14 Christmas gingerbread recipes

A collection of festive gingerbread recipes for you to enjoy. We’ve got gingerbread men, gingerbread fruit mince tarts, gingerbread houses and even a gingerbread Christmas tree.
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Nutella cheesecake

Nutella cheesecake

This creamy cheesecake gets its flavour from the popular chocolate hazelnut spread. Decorated with edible glitter and a Grand Ferrero it makes an impressive Christmas centrepiece.
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White Christmas slice

White Christmas slice

White chocolate fans rejoice! This delicious White Christmas slice is filled with chewy cherries, apricots and coconut. Quick and easy just refrigerate till firm, then serve.
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Nutty shortbread balls

Nutty shortbread balls

Pop a few of these tasty treats in your mouth for a light afternoon snack. The soft shortbread balls are filled with crunchy almond chunks, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Lemon meringue slice

Lemon meringue slice

The flavours and texture of lemon meringue pie are firm favourites with many, this slice version makes serving the slice to many much easier.
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Coconut sago puddings

Coconut sago puddings

Full of natural, sweet flavours, these deliciously creamy coconut sago puddings make the ultimate dessert after any meal!
Raspberry gelato

Raspberry gelato

A taste of summer comes in every cone with this frozen treat. It's easier to make with an ice-cream machine, but can also be done without one.
Lemon slice

Lemon slice

This classic treat perfectly balances sweet and tart, creating a wonderfully creamy and flavoursome lemon slice. Enjoy a piece with a mug of hot tea or coffee.
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French toast with caramel and banana

French toast with caramel and banana

It doesn't get much more decadent than this. Brioche French toast layered with sliced banana, rich caramel sauce and topped with cream. Go on, spoil yourself.
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White chocolate cheesecake

White chocolate cheesecake

This baked white chocolate cheesecake uses sour cream to make it creamy with a slight tartness that goes beautifully with a chocolate biscuit base.
Passionfruit teacake

Passionfruit teacake

With an added swirl of coconut and passionfruit through the centre, it's a real treat for lovers of the fruit.
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Flourless chocolate hazelnut cake

Flourless chocolate hazelnut cake

Don't miss out on the goodness of chocolate cake just because you're gluten free. This dark, rich and nutty cake cuts out the flour, but not the warm and gooey textures.
crêpes suzette

Crêpes Suzette

A true classic of French cuisine, Crêpes Suzette is a spectacular dessert, especially if you ignite the sauce at the moment of serving.
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Citrus almond twist

Citrus almond twist

With layers of sweet almond and citrus filling and pillowly bread, this citrus almond twist is the ultimate afternoon tea companion.
Pistachio, Pink Pepper & ROSE PETAL BARK

Pistachio, pink pepper & rose petal bark

These pretty shards may look and taste like you've spent a long time in the kitchen but in fact they're a brilliant cheat's cookie, utilising bought savoury crackers, dark chocolate and a sprinkling of exotic ingredients.
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banoffee meringue with honeycomb

Banoffee meringue with honeycomb

This banoffee meringue is set to impress with layers of crispy toffee, tender banana and rich cream all on top of a crumbly sweet meringue base.
Chocolate hazelnut pudding mug

Chocolate hazelnut pudding mug

No need to skip dessert on busy weeknights with this easy, microwaveable chocolate and hazelnut pudding recipe. For an extra touch of decadence, top with icing sugar, cream and fresh raspberries.
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blackberry parfait

Blackberry parfait

The quality of store bought meringue is excellent, and once smothered fresh blackberries, yoghurt and cream your guests won't know the difference. For a grown up version, splash a little blackberry liqueur such as crème de mûre for a boozy twist.
layered banana butterscotch cake

Layered banana butterscotch cake

You need about 7 overripe medium bananas for this recipe. Note
Rhubarb crumble

Rhubarb crumble

When grating orange rind, make sure you don’t include any white pith as it tastes bitter. Note
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Waffles and ice-cream à la suzette

Waffles à la suzette

Drizzled with a citrus caramel suzette sauce, this recipe is the perfect way to elevate store-bought Belgian waffles.
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souffle recipe with mandarin and chai

Mandarin and chai souffles

Fragrant spices and tangy citrus of mandarins make this lighter-than-air souffle recipe an absolute feast for the senses.
Mandarin and Poppy Seed Friands

Mandarin and poppy seed friands

Mandarin might seem like an unlikely citrus to include in a poppy seed friand but, with its slightly sweeter fragrance and flavour, you'll be amazed how well it goes in this recipe!
apple pie recipe

Apple pie

You'll understand the origins of the saying "easy as apple pie" after you make this delicious version of the old favourite. The satisfaction of knowing you made it from scratch will be surpassed only by the taste.
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easter cupcakes recipes

Easter chocolate bunny bottoms

Get the kids involved in the kitchen this Easter with these festive chocolate bunny bottom cupcakes. As fun to make as they are to eat, a fudgey cupcake base combines with a velvety chocolate icing to create a heavenly bite.
Malted hazelnut layer cake

Malted hazelnut layer cake

This surprisingly simple celebration cake uses some crafty shortcuts so you can get all the decadence with none of the drama.
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lemon curd tart

17 ways with lemon curd

Sweet and tart, lemon curd is a dessert recipe staple that perfectly lends itself to a whole range of recipes. Here, you can find cheesecakes, souffles, cookies, pastries and tarts that all make the most of this delicious treat.
Postre chajá cake

Postre chajá cake

Postre chajá was created by the owner of a family restaurant in Uruguay. He called his meringue-based dessert 'chajá' after an indigenous bird of the same name, whose fluffy white neck and head plumage reminded him of the meringue. The ability to spot the resemblance seems to be unique to the cake's creator.
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Edible gifts recipes for an egg-cellent Easter

Edible gifts recipes for an egg-cellent Easter

Give the gift of yum this Easter with a gorgeous edible gift! We've pulled together a collection of our favourite cupcakes, cookies, and chocolate bark and more to gift to your loved ones this Easter.
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Chamomile honey cake

Chamomile honey cake

Unwind with a slice of our chamomile honey cake - delicious served fresh from the oven with a drizzle of honey and a cup of tea.
simnel cake

Simnel cake

Packed with fruit, spices and marzipan, Simnel Cake is an Easter tradition. We’ve made ours with chunks of marzipan and decorated it with pretty flowers.
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White chocolate and cranberry buns

White chocolate and cranberry buns

These beautifully glossy buns are studded with sweet white chocolate bits and tart cranberries to create a lovely morning or afternoon treat. They use the same basic mix for hot cross buns, making a great alternative for Easter treats.
EASTER TRIFLE

Easter trifle

This recipe is a great way to use the abundance of hot cross buns available around Easter time.
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Apple pie doughnuts

Apple pie doughnuts

This five-ingredient dessert is so simple and versatile: you can use pear, figs, pineapple rings or stone fruit instead of the apple.
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raspberry ricotta cheesecake

Delicious dessert recipes with ricotta

A light and creamy texture makes ricotta the perfect base to many a dessert. Plus, it's relatively inexpensive to buy, making it our go-to choice when baking up a storm. Here, we've gathered our favourite sweet ricotta recipes for your inspiration so have a quick browse and enjoy!
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caramel meringue pie

20 sweet desserts using condensed milk

Got a can of condensed milk on hand? You're on track to making of world of different decadent desserts. From tarts to slices, eclairs to cakes - is there nothing this simple ingredient can't do?
Raw tiramisu recipe

Vegan tiramisu

This raw tiramisu recipe is a modern take on the classic tiramisu. Vegan, sugar-free, and dairy-free, this cake features the same creamy chocolate and coffee flavours you know and love. You will need to start this recipe 1 day ahead.
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Sweet potato brownies

Sweet potato brownies with espresso topping

This sweet potato brownie recipe with espresso icing is featured in Dr Joanna McMillan's book - Brain Food. As well as being a delicious chocolate treat, cocoa is rich in antioxidants.
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salted pistachio truffles

Salted pistachio truffles

This delicious chocolate truffles recipe is perfect for creating edible food gifts, or to add to a decadent dessert spread, or decorate a cake.