Dessert

There's some recipes which never seem to go out of fashion, especially when they involve chocolate. This collection of desserts honours those beautiful sweet dishes from our childhood, from chocolate-glazed profiteroles to black forest cheesecake. There's all the morning tea favourites like neenish tarts and lamingtons, plus special occasion cakes, puddings and pavlova. Take a trip down memory lane with these gorgeous desserts and give them a regular place in your kitchen again.

When it comes to home cooking in Australia, there is no one more well-respected than The Australian Women's Weekly. And apart from their classic lunch and family dinner recipes, The Weekly is best known for their beautiful baked goods. From cakes and cupcakes, to pies and tarts, these delightful recipes are completely timeless and continue to be requested throughout the generations. Take a flick through and see what you'll be baking for your loved ones this weekend.

Whether you're hosting a retro-themed dinner party or you just feel like taking your family on a trip down memory lane, these timeless recipes are worth holding onto. We've got all the classic savoury starters like prawn cocktails and easy-to-make cheese balls. There's also main meal ideas like our beef Wellington recipe and traditional quiche Lorraine. Then, finish up with one of our old-school desserts... Black forest cake or chocolate bombe Alaska, anyone? Let's get cooking.

Most of us love to indulge in a cheeky sweet treat on occasion, but there are some people that are limited with their dessert choices due to allergies or intolerances. Luckily, we’ve pulled together a selection of our best egg-free desserts to satisfy all your cravings. And whether you want to tuck into a batch […]

We've pulled together a selection of our favourite sweet and fluffy butter cakes and tea cakes to enjoy alongside your mid-morning or afternoon cuppa. Cut yourself a big slice, pop on the kettle, and sit back and relax.

This collection of dessert recipes honours the delightful fusion of sweet and tart. Lemons are a wonderful addition to many cakes, tarts, pies and slices, and bring a much-welcome kick to cut through the richness of some desserts. We've pulled together all the classics like lemon meringue cake, drizzle cakes and coconut syrup cakes, as well as a few inventive dishes like our lemontons, citrus marshmallows and lemon-sugar dusted doughnuts. Take your pick, you can't go wrong!

Just because you're avoiding gluten doesn't mean that you have to miss out on indulging in your favourite desserts. This collection of cakes, tarts, brownies, muffins and cupcakes are suitable for anyone who is allergic or intolerant to wheat or gluten. There's a white chocolate and blueberry scone recipe for morning tea, or a sweet and zesty lemonton recipe (that is, a take on the classic lamingtons). There's a couple of dairy free and sugar free recipes too, for those following vegan or sugarless diets. Take your pick!

To make your Mother's Day even more personal, why not whip up a batch of homemade sweet treats to gift your mum this weekend? We've pulled together a collection of our best brownies, cookies and cupcakes, as well as homemade chocolate bark and crunchy meringues for the real sweet tooths. And to share, why not make a batch of our white chocolate rocky road, or French-style style macarons, perfect to enjoy alongside a pot of tea or coffee. Simply wrap your goodies in cellophane with a colourful ribbon, and watch her face light up!

There's just something irresistible about the creamy, fluffy texture of a classic chocolate mousse, making the perfect dessert to finish up any meal. We've pulled together our best recipes, including fruity favourites like passionfruit, raspberry and lime mousse. There's also a honey and white chocolate recipe for real sweet tooths. And this tasty dish isn't limited to desserts; we've got a fresh prawn mousse recipe, as well as an avocado and smoked salmon mousse. Enjoy!

The home of pizza and pasta is also known for its rich, creamy desserts that many of us love to indulge in. From their coffee-infused tiramisus and zabaglioni, to their cheesecake filled cannoli and refreshing granita, we have pulled together the best Italian dessert recipes for your enjoyment. Buon appetito!

When it comes to rich, creamy desserts, no-one does it better than the French. In honour of their incredible sweet dishes, we've pulled together our favourite French cakes, tarte tartins and eclairs. You'll also get recipes for creme brulee, profiteroles and chocolate mousse to indulge your true sweet tooth. And don't forget about the nibbles too; we've got macarons, Madeleines and palmier biscuits to boot.

We've pulled together our favourite sweet and savoury recipes, from our soups and stews to roasts and sweet treats like pudding and cake.

Express your love of coffee with these delicious treats including cake, tarts, mousse, ice-cream, and more.

The Australian Women's Weekly cakes are pretty legendary around these parts, and it's not hard to see why.

These indulgent cakes, slices and puddings are wonderfully sweet and a little bit cheeky. Baked with a dash, or two, of our favourite wines, liqueurs and spirits, these decadent desserts are the perfect way to finish a long week. From our mocha self-saucing pudding and pina colada cupcakes, to our cream-filled brandy snaps and liqueur chocolate eclairs, there's a dish for every sweet tooth.

The combination of salty, sweet and nutty is just part of the reason peanut butter is everyone's favourite spread. It's also extremely versatile, and brings incredible flavour to many sweet and savoury recipes. We've pulled together our favourite dishes, from noodle stir-fries and satay skewers, to chocolate brownies, cakes and cookies. There's something for every peanut butter lover in this collection.

If you consider yourself a sweet tooth, these recipes are for you. We've gathered together our most indulgent white chocolate desserts to tickle your senses and satisfy your sugar cravings. From our dense mud cake, puddings and slices, to our delicious cookies, macarons and lamingtons, this is one dessert collection that you'll want to revisit again and again. You'll also find a lot of little treats in here, perfect for homemade gifts for loved ones (or yourself).

When you're craving something decadent for dessert, it's hard to go past the classic chocolate cake. And while the original recipe is undoubtedly brilliant, there are infinite possibilities for flavour combinations to improve on perfection. Here, we've gathered our favourite chocolate cake recipes, with everything from rocky road and orange mousse to espresso and hazelnut varieties. Indulge your sweet tooth and enjoy a slice, or three, of one of these gorgeous desserts.

For a simple yet delicious way to treat yourself this weekend, look no further than our ultimate slice collection. From sugar and spice to all things nice, there's a slice for any and every occasion.

Whether you're consciously cutting down on dairy or have a lactose allergy, this collection of dairy-free desserts will let you have your cake and eat it too. The mango and pineapple mousse cake is light, creamy and deliciously more-ish, while the sugar-free homemade chocolate hazelnut spread tastes exactly like the store-bought version, but with less sugar and no dairy. Any, if not all, of these decadently dairy-free desserts will certainly become a family favourite!

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