Dessert

A timeless Australian dessert, we've put a healthy twist on the classic pavlova, using creamy Greek yoghurt and fresh raspberries to create an irresistible sweet treat for the whole family.

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Sponge suitable to freeze before filling. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You could use double cream instead of mascarpone. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Uniced cake suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. To make tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water into a heatproof jug. Add 2 earl grey tea bags; stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You could use 8 fresh plums in place of the peaches, if preferred. You can use the remaining syrup as a base for summer drinks or punches, or reuse it to poach more fruit. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Cake suitable to freeze. Note

Not suitable to microwave. Note

You'd be amazed at how well aromatic herbs complement the sweet, borderline tart, flavour of fresh strawberries. All supported by a delicate creamy panna cotta.

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Fluffy rose-pink cake dressed in a sinful mascarpone frosting, this dessert is almost too pretty to eat. Almost!

The jelly can be made up to two days ahead of serving. Note

You will need about five blood oranges for the juice. Syrup suitable to microwave. Note

Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Not suitable to microwave. Cakes can be made up to two days ahead; store in an airtight container. Ice up to one day ahead. Note

Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Suitable to freeze. Note

Set aside for 4 hours or overnight for the syrup to be absorbed. Serve with any remaining syrup drizzled over. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

This recipe can be made up to two weeks ahead. Note

Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.

Ice-cream can be made several days ahead. Apricot mixture can be made a day ahead. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

We used Baileys Irish Cream, a liqueur made of blended cream, Irish whiskey and Irish spirits. Don’t over-beat the chocolate and liqueur mixture as it will curdle. Note

Un-iced cakes can be made four days ahead; store covered in an airtight container at room temperature or suitable to freeze. Ice cakes on the day of serving. Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Note

Adorable chocolate cupcakes with a hint of coffee and a gorgeous swirl of coffee buttercream for the coffee lover in your life.

Nashi – the main variety being nijisseiki – are ready for eating when their skin is a light yellow-green colour. When over-ripe they turn a richer yellow and begin to loss their crisp texture. Note

These divine little chocolate bonbons, studded with turkish delight, pistachios and cranberries, are like a grown-up version of rocky road.

These decadent bite sized cakes will leave an explosion of flavour in your mouth with every nibble. Perfect to serve at Christmas time, we've combined fragrant fruit mince pies with sweet, creamy melted chocolate.

You can whip up these mini fruit mince cupcakes in a flash with just 15 minutes baking time. They're a great addition to a festive spread at Christmas, and a welcome treat all year round!

Suitable to microwave. Note

The treacly richness of golden syrup adds a dark, caramel tone to this moist chocolate cake with fudge icing.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

A simple recipe for a classic spread, a jar of lemon curd is always a welcome sight in the fridge.

Must be made at least six hours ahead. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

The sponge is best made on the day of serving. Note

The meringues can be made up to a week ahead. The red fruit salad can be prepared up to six hours ahead. Note

Crispy layers of meringue, thick cream and sweet fresh strawberries come together to create a cake that is the epitome of sweet summer flavours.

Curd will keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to three weeks. Use 3 lemons in place of oranges to make lemon curd. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

A festive take on a party favourite.

To make a cauldron for the witches’ brew, insert black, dark grey or purple fabric or paper into large dark bowl or pot, then place container with witches’ brew into cauldron. Or you could just cover a large punch bowl with the paper or fabric and put the brew straight into the bowl. Note

Pairing two of our favourite desserts, rich and creamy cheesecake and decadent chocolate brownies, this dessert recipe is sure to please any sweet tooth. Make a batch to share with your loved ones this weekend.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You will need about 5 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

Our Christmas snowball cookies make an adorable homemade Christmas food gift, or a cute addition to your sweets spread come Christmas Day. Just don't throw them.

A delicious topping to any number of desserts - chocolate mousse, ice-cream, brownies and more.

The flavours of this dessert are deliciously balanced with the sweetness of the strawberry sorbet offset by the tart fruit and syrup.

Super easy, Make it ahead You can use fresh cherries for this recipe. Just be sure to remove the stones before placing them in the batter. Don’t be tempted to add the eggs to the chocolate mixture while it’s still hot – the eggs will cook and spoil the recipe. Note

This no-churn ice-cream recipe is made with just three ingredients.

Whether you're celebrating a friend's birthday, engagement, or career milestone this decadent salted caramel three-tier cake will show just how much you care.

There's no need to take a trip to the cinema to enjoy this classic favourite movie snack.

Packed with fruit, this dense and moist lumberjack cake is full of enough energy and fibre to get you through to lunch, even if you do have to lop down a few trees in the meantime.

Once you know how to make choux pastry whipping up a batch of chantilly cream-filled, chocolatey profiteroles is a breeze.

Marzipan is in the cake decorations aisle; check ingredients label for gluten. Note

You can also use coconut macaroons for the base. You will need 4 passionfruit. Note

Give this classic fruit pudding a try and fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of Christmas and family.

If ice-cream is your favourite treat on a hot summer evening, this cassata recipe, an ice-cream cake stuffed with glace fruit and nuts, from recipes+ is a gorgeous way to enjoy it.

One bite of these, fine textured, melt-in-the-mouth, buttery biscuits joined together by a perfectly balanced sweet/sour passionfruit icing and you'll be sold. Passionfruit yoyos.

You will need 3 passionfruit to make 1/4 cup pulp. If ice block moulds are unavailable, double the recipe and freeze in a plastic food wrap-lined loaf pan for 6 hours or overnight. Scoop to serve. Note

Have you ever baked a choc-topped caramel slice only to ruin the aesthetic by cracking the chocolate and squishing out all the caramel when slicing? Not anymore.

To make spiced custard, warm bought gluten-free custard with 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Note

To make certain your biscuits are of uniform size, weigh the dough before rolling – measure 30g for each biscuit. Greek Almond Shortbread biscuits are delicious when served with coffee. Note

For a simple icing, spread cake with vanilla frosting and drizzle with cherry conserve. Note

Our black forest trifle is a stunning fusion of two of the most popular desserts at recipes+. We've cheated a bit here with the store bought ingredients, but the results are still amazing.

Rich, sweet and decadent, this gluten-free dessert is beautiful served with a dollop of cool ice-cream or fresh cream.

This hazelnut ripple log by recipes+ is drenched in marsala laced juice and smothered in rich cream dotted with cherries. Shaved chocolate adds extra decadence, texture and richness.

Recreate a popular Chinese-restaurant favourite at home with this crispy golden deep-fried ice-cream recipe. Try it topped with chocolate syrup for ultimate indulgence.

Sweet, sticky raspberry is beautiful topped with a crumbly, golden almond topping in this brilliant streusel slice. Enjoy a piece with a mug of tea or coffee for a mid-morning or afternoon treat.

We used a plan case from the baking aisle; you can use a frozen (thawed) flan case instead. Pie is best on day of baking. Ensure sugar is dissolved in egg white. Note