Dessert

This easy-mix pie is called `impossible’ because it sorts itself out in the oven into 3 layers. Note

Crumbles are so delicious and easy to make. There is absolutely no excuse not to whip this quick, scrumptious dessert up for any meal or season.

Dundee cake is a famous traditional Scottish fruit cake with a rich flavour.

Serve this decadent winter dessert with lashings of whipped cream.

Mini black forest cake

This is the perfect recipe to start your Christmas cake baking tradition. It can be made ahead of time easy preparation on any occasion.

Juicy berries sit atop a sweet almond filling and crispy pastry base in this indulgent tart.

We all know that everybody likes parfait but with chunks of chocolate, nougat and a caramel sauce this is one parfait you'll be sure to love.

With layers of crisp pastry, blueberry sauce and orange cream cheese, this is one mouth-watering dessert.

You can use orange juice in place of the sweet red wine if you like. Note

Strawberries can also be served with yoghurt or light sour cream in place of creme fraiche. Note

A berry cheesecake filling sits atop a crisp meringue nest in this impressive dessert.

This passionfruit mousse makes a light and tropical change from the usual chocolate version. Tofu is the perfect ingredient here because it provides the amazing texture, and absorbs all of that delicious passionfruit flavour.

The layers of choux pastry provide the 'puff' in this recipe. There is some time and effort involved here in the assembly, but if you fancy rolling your sleeves up and spending some time creating something lovely, then look no further.

It is all in the title; delectable, rich and to add more, delicious and moorish. A great Christmas recipe.

We used Pedro Ximnez sherry, a dark syrupy style of sherry with a complex taste, however any sweet style is suitable. Note

Serve this fluffy, saucy ginger and orange pudding with big scoops of vanilla bean ice-cream.

This super cake turtle birthday cake is perfect for a kid's party at home or school.

We’ve made five fairy cakes, however, there will be enough cake mixture to make a total of nine cakes ­ one for each guest would be ideal. Match the colour of the paper cases to the dolls for a pretty effect. Use the cakes as gifts for the guests to take home, or as the […]

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure,your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.

Delight your child with this gorgeous (and easy) orange birthday cake.

You can use cognac or armagnac in place of the port when making this sophisticated tart for dessert.

Icing stars can be purchased at cake decorating suppliers. Note

Choux pastry (pronounced "shoo") is the basis of many delectable desserts. Choux puffs such as these are among the most popular. Beautifully light, filled with crème pâtissière, who could resist them?

Covered in lollies and heart-shaped lollipops, this impressive crown cake is sure to be a hit.

If you have trouble stacking the truffles, secure them through the centre of the truffles with strong wooden toothpicks. Note

We used dariole moulds for the pudding, a texas muffin pan would work well, too. Note

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Serve this delectable pudding hot or warm, with cream, ice-cream or custard.

To get the best-shaped blocks, refrigerate or partly freeze the cake, then cut the cake into neat cubes. Note

The kids will love these fun domino cakes decorated with licorice strips and M&Ms. Get the party goers to build their own real domino chain to topple at the end of the party.

EQUIPMENT 20cm (8-inch) square cake board We’ve use a mixture of lollies to turn this into a rubbish bin. To make this a recycle bin, use a variety of milk bottles. Save any licourice off-cuts for another use. Note

Cherry Ripe is a chocolate bar filled with coconut and glacé cherries. Use a good quality ice-cream actual varieties of ice-cream differ from manufacturer to manufacturer depending on the quantities of air and fat incorporated into the mixture. Almonds coated in a toffee mixture are called vienna almonds, scorched almonds can be used instead. Note

Chocolate ice-cream celebration cake

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We used watermelon, mandarins, kiwifruit, mango and strawberries. Use any combination you like. Note

These tartlets are delicious served with hot espresso.

Other dried fruit may be used in place of glace cherries if liked. Note

Fill your house with the irresistible scent of apple and cinnamon with these divine little loaves.

The strudel is a classic German sweet pastry dish. We've been a little creative here and instead of using apples, we've used peaches and nectarines. You'll love the result.

Equipment: 30cm x 40cm rectangular cake board You can also use raspberry and vanilla marshmallows, halved crossways, or a variety of chocolate buttons to decorate the balloon. If using butter cream instead of the strawberry frosting, you will need one quantity of butter cream which ­ you can tint pink or leave plain. Note

You need an 80cm length of 50mm diameter PVC pipe, cut into 10cm lengths. ask the hardware store to do this for you, or use a hacksaw. This recipe will also fit into a 24cm springform tin. In this case, use a plain chocolate biscuit base. Note

Like a cocktail in a glass, this piña colada mousse is the perfect dessert to top off a special dinner party. You can leave the rum out if you like.

Celebrate eight with this gorgeous yellow birthday cake decorated with edible orange flowers.

One bite of these delicious mini chocolate tarts and your guests will be begging for the recipe. The orange flavoured liqueur adds the perfect touch of sophistication. Grand Marnier or Cointreau will work beautifully.

Soufflés must be made just before serving. Note

You can't go past a moist chocolate cake topped with chocolate fudge icing.

This exciting and gorgeous dessert perfectly balances its flavours; a hint of tart mixed with smooth creaminess.

Broderie anglaise, French for `English embroidery', is characterised by cutwork, lace and small eyelet patterns, just like we've used in this cake.

Stunning and simple, this fruit cake tastes just like Christmas.

We used a sauternes-style dessert wine for this recipe. We used a 5cm (2-inch) fluted round cutter. You could also use a 5cm (2-inch) fluted square cutter or a fluted pastry cutter wheel to cut squares from pastry. Note

This cute birthday cake is perfect for a little girl or boy who are excited about turning nine!

Use lightly oiled scissors to cut turkish delight. You will need about 35 sugar flowers per cake pop. Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish Note

A classic tea cake topped with fresh cherries and cherry syrup, this dish makes a delectable, finger-licking afternoon tea treat. Use a mix of red and white cherries if both are in season

This recipe is an updated version of an old favourite cake dating back to the 1960s. Store in the fridge, well-sealed, then cut while it’s cold: it soon comes to room temperature. Note

Rich, indulgent and utterly delicious, this chocolate fudge cake deserves to be shared among good friends.

Try this cheat's version of a Kiwi favourite.

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.

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.

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.