Dessert

These divine little pots of sweet couscous with oranges and rosewater, yoghurt and pistachio nuts make a fragrant, fruity and light dessert.

From breakfast through to dessert this dish is a great sweet snack for any time of the day. Depending on the occasion you can serve it with greek yoghurt, cream, or ice-cream.

Equipment; deep 30cm-round cake pan; 5.5cm round cutter; 40cm-square covered cake board; 3cm round cutter. Decorations; 100s & 1000s; 8 Allen’s Jaffas; 35 vanilla Allen’s Milk Bottle Mania, halved; 36 lime Allen’s Milk Bottle Mania, halved; 19 banana Allen’s Milk Bottle Mania, halved. The cutter we used was about 5cm deep, which made it easier […]

Some occasions call for a more sophisticated kind of sweetness, complex flavours rather than pure sugariness. If you're after something memorable, this rich red wine chocolate cake is an elegant, refined confection.

Paper hearts can be bought at newsagents, or you can place a smaller heartshaped cutter, covered with plastic wrap, on each cake before dusting. Dust hearts with icing sugar. Pour mixture evenly into prepared pan. Use a cutter to cut hearts. Note

You can serve these mango cheeks with lime fresh, or sprinkle them with brown sugar and grill briefly first.

There is a little more involved here than simply mixing berries into cupcake batter, but the results are absolutely stunning and delicious.

We used a purchased 800g (1½-pound) fruit cake. Light or dark fruit cake is suitable, use whichever you prefer. Note

Sweet apple, pear and fig sit beneath a crispy filo pastry lid in this delicious autumnal pie.

Cooking this cake slowly ensures all of the moisture is maintained; resulting in a moist, fruity, delicious dessert. The ultimate treat.

A slice of this dense, zesty cake goes wonderfully with a dollop of yoghurt.

Impress your guests this autumn with this simple, stunning dessert. The addition of thickened cream sweetened with maple syrup rather than the usual sugar is simply perfect.

Filled with almond frangipane and sweet dates, this stunning tart is absolutely delicious served with whipped cream and a pot of hot coffee.

These easy individual tiramisus require no cooking and are perfect for a dinner party.

Layers of dark chocolate cake and spiked chocolate mousse make this cake a boozy and decadent treat, perfect for a special occasion.

Assemble pieces ready to be iced. Use a palette knife to make scales. Position paper pattern on cake. Note

Filled with jam and cream, these elegant little cakes are simply delectable, with a cherry on top.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this old-fashioned spiced sponge roll, just like Gran used to make.

You need 1 large overripe banana (230g), to get the amount of mashed banana required in this recipe This recipe is gluten-free and yeast-free The cake batter needs to be spread quite thinly to bake properly. If you haven’t got twox22cm sandwich pans use two x deep 22cm-round cake pans Note

Cool, sweet and fruity, this refreshing mango and hibiscus sorbet is perfect to enjoy on a warm Summer afternoon by the pool. It is only enhanced by a splash of prosecco.

Perhaps the most well known pumpkin recipe comes from the United States, in the form of this delicious pie. You will need to cook about 350g pumpkin for this recipe.

Cake can be decorated a day ahead; keep frozen until ready to serve. Note

Get the kids helping in the kitchen with these adorable funny face cupcakes.

Take one packet of chocolate cake mix, add bit of creativity and voila! A beautiful looking layered chocolate cake laced with Grand Marnier and sweet ricotta, decorated with toasted almonds.

Dusted with cocoa, these elegant chocolate soufflés are well worth the effort of making, especially served with a big dollop of spiked mascarpone.

It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. A cheesecake pan is similar to a texas muffin pan, only the base is removable. Note

Tia Maria and Kahlua are both coffee-flavoured liqueurs and would work well in this recipe. Serve it up as a special grown-up treat along with your afternoon cuppa with friends.

The crêpes can be made a day ahead, layer them between sheets of baking paper, then cover and store in the fridge. Note

This teacake usually sinks slightly due to the soft custard in the centre. Note

serving suggestion Dusted icing sugar. Note

The perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy, these delicious caramel peanut hearts are the perfect weekend snack, or gift for loved ones.

They are an unlikely pair, but the combination of banana and passionfruit is fresh, healthy and delicious; always a winner. Make sure your bananas are ever so slightly firm, with no blemishes.

Sponge-finger biscuits are also known as savoiardi biscuits, savoy biscuits, lady’s fingers or sponge fingers; they are long, oval-shaped Italian-style crisp fingers made from sponge-cake mixture, and are available from supermarkets. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Bananas are a good source of the minerals potassium, which helps our brains function properly, and phosphorous, essential for good health. They are also a great source of easy-to-digest fibre. Don’t peel or cut the bananas until you’re just ready to assemble this dessert because they’ll turn brown quickly. Note

Looking for something a little bit decadent? This rich chocolate, cherry cheesecake could be your answer!

This pudding is also great served topped with fresh mango slices, instead of the banana, if you like. Sago is a grain often used in puddings and desserts; it is available from some supermarkets and most health-food stores.

This crumble goes well with custard. Note

Moist, fresh and earthy, this cake owes all of its finer points to the inclusion of the beetroot.

With hints of cardamom and orange, this rustic cake is delicious for a winter afternoon tea or dessert. Cardamom is one of the world's most expensive spices; it has a distinctive aromatic, sweetly rich flavour and is widely available.

These teeny tiramisu cupcake towers are not only adorable, but a delightful option for dessert!

Indulge your sweet tooth with this divine chocolate and raspberry tart. Filled with an oozy jam centre, one slice will send you to dessert heaven...

Drizzled in sweet passionfruit icing, this delectable tart is perfect with a morning or afternoon cup of tea.

These little individual pavlovas are the perfect finishing touch to any meal with friends. You can experiment will all sorts of fruit toppings; berries are always a good choice, as are the more tropical fruits like mango and passionfruit.

Compote is traditionally a dessert, but as shown here it can also be served over warm porridge as a breakfast dish.

These black forest brownies feature that classic combination of rich dark chocolate and cherries.

The mix of textures, flavours and temperatures combine in the classic king of desserts, the bombe alaska, to create a sensationally sweet dish.

These pear and marzipan tartlets would not look out of place in the display cabinet of the most upmarket French pâtisserie. Don't let their delicate appearance fool you, they're surprisingly simple to make.

The popular combination of chocolate and peppermint makes this an extremely more-ish cake. This cake can also be baked in a deep 20cm-round cake pan that has its base lined with baking paper. Bake in moderate oven for about 1 hour. These icings are known as glacé icings, and are sometimes also called warm icings. […]

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton (tub) of cream for this recipe. Make sure egg whites are only beaten until soft peaks form. If too firm, the cake is more likely to crack when rolling. Note

You need about 6 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

EQUIPMENT 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) rectangular cake board You can use butter cream instead of the vanilla frosting. We used a variety of different jubes to get different shapes. Note

Sweet and delicious Vietnamese coffee crème caramel tart from Australian Women's Weekly.

This is a recipe for the seasoned Christmas pudding maker, filled with all of the classic flavours and then some. It makes a great addition to the holiday festivities.

This chocolate almond tart has a rich, unctuous filling between layers of light, flakey pastry. Serve with a cup of coffee for an afternoon treat, or with a dollop of cream as dessert.

These scrumptious little chocolate and almond meringues manage to be both rich and light, crisp and chewy, all at the same time.

Moist, dense and dripping with syrup, this chocolate orange polenta cake is a very grown-up way to recapture a childhood love for jaffa cakes.

A soft and elegant white chocolate cake from the Australian Women's Weekly's famous test kitchen.

Topped with creamy coconut ganache, this white chocolate coconut citrus cake is a ripper of a recipe. Moist, dense and utterly delicious, the combination of coconut, lemon, lime and white chocolate is a winner.

This is a rich and sophisticated dessert that makes an elegant end to a special dinner.

You can use canned cherries if fresh are not in season. Note

A cool and classy take on an Australian Christmas classic.

This rich mocha cake with coffee syrup is pudding-like, darkly sweet and entirely satisfying.

We found the brown-skinned beurre bosc pears worked best for this recipe. Note

This impressive cake is brought to you by the classic Australian Women's Weekly birthday cake cookbook.

Drizzled in sweet toffee, these almond and cranberry wreath biscuits make wonderful Christmas gifts.

These fun and impressive blondies can be enjoyed by everyone. They are both nut-free and egg-free.

This healthy winter dessert would also be perfect for breakfast.

This cute snail cake is perfect for a kids' birthday party at home or school - your children will love the cute little bugs.

With a cinnamon-spiked plum and prune filling, these almond crescents are the perfect sweet treat with tea or coffee.

You can use bought lemon curd or lemon butter in this recipe or make your own. To make lemon curd, whisk 2 egg yolks and ¼ cup caster (superfine) sugar in small heatproof bowl until pale and thickened. Whisk in 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, stir over small saucepan […]

This fruit cake is deliciously moist and looks beautiful decorated with almonds. It can last up to 12 months, but we think you'll polish it off well before then.

Let your creative juices run wild; use any lollies you like in the ice-cream, if they are large, roughly chop them. Make this a rocky road ice-cream sandwich by adding chopped turkish delight, dark choc chips, peanuts and coconut.

Rich chocolate tart topped with luscious fresh strawberries makes a fabulous dessert or afternoon tea treat.