White chocolate banana slice
This no-bake white chocolate banana slice recipe creates the perfect sweet treat!
Raspberry, hazelnut and chocolate tart
This decadent tart combines a silky chocolate topping with the sweet tang of raspberries and crispy hazelnut base. Give it a go for your next get-together and you'll be the star of the show!
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14 sweet and savoury fresh peach recipe ideas to try
Celebrate the short but sweet stone fruit season with these delicious peach recipe ideas. Try homemade chutney, pies, salads, cakes and more. You can even bottle them to enjoy all year round!
Christmas Eton mess
This is an easy dessert to put together using up any leftover Christmas cake or pudding, fresh fruit that’s ready to be eaten and meringues. Plus, it’s super-yum!
16 tasty Christmas desserts that aren’t pavlova
Take a break from that traditional pav and try one of our 16 tasty Christmas dessert alternatives. From trifle to ice cream cake, these recipes add a deliciously different twist to your Xmas spread
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Tatua blueberry & nut tiramisu
This decadent blueberry tiramisu is perfect for the whole family, as it doesn't contain caffeine. It’s a show-stopping dessert that you can make ahead of time. Caramelising the nuts adds texture and ultra deliciousness
15 Christmas cake and pudding recipes that will bring festive cheer
Christmas isn't the same without a beautiful fruit cake or pudding! From traditional recipes to butterscotch, honeycomb and even gluten-free variations, these Christmas cakes and puddings will bring the cheer to your celebrations this year.
6 recipes to create a delicious Christmas feast
An unforgettable Yuletide summer spread to share the joy this Christmas
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The best strawberry recipes to celebrate the season
Nothing says summer like a bright red, plump, heart-shaped strawberry. Dig into our best strawberry recipes including strawberry shortcake, cheesecake, scones, crumbles and classic chocolate dipped.
Sweet nectarine olive oil cake
The sweetness of the fruit and the savoury richness of extra virgin olive oil make this the most wonderful summer cake. It's great served warm for dessert or with a cuppa.
Pear and juniper berry cake
This cake is a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds
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20 fun Halloween recipes that are perfect for the spooky season
Get creative this Halloween with these wickedly spooky recipes. Whether you're hosting a themed party or just looking for something to give trick or treaters a fright, these recipes will bring all sorts of fun!
5-ingredient air fryer celebration cake
The perfect recipe to try baking out in an air fryer
Chocolate raspberry custard cake
This moreish chocolate raspberry custard cake is like magic with its layer of custard and spongy fruity top. Serve with freshly whipped cream for a decadent dessert everyone will love!
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Lemon sour cream cake
With the sour cream adding a beautiful denseness, and the lemon icing adding a divine zestiness, this simple lemon sour cream cake is packed with indulgent flavours.
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Butterfly cakes
Keep the family sweet with this easy but delicious recipe
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Microwave chocolate self-saucing pudding
Microwave chocolate self-saucing pudding recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly
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Vegan fairy floss hot chocolate
This deliciously sweet hot chocolate is the perfect treat
Pumpkin maple cheesecake
This is a perfect dessert when pumpkins are plentiful. With a deliciously crunchy biscuit base and silky smooth filling, it's a wonderful example of just how well pumpkin can transcend the boundary between sweet and savoury.
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Skillet apple bread pudding for two
This pudding has got to go down as one of the tastiest things you can make in a skillet. Apples and raisins are paired with the subtle spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, making a warming dessert for two that can be whipped up in no time.
Chocolate, caramel and walnut brownie
Enjoy a bite of delightful decadence with these chocolate, caramel and walnut brownies, which are lovely both as a sweet afternoon treat or with ice cream for dessert. That caramel condensed milk drizzle is just perfection!
Passionfruit cheesecake slice with a gingernut and oat base
Simple to make and quick to cook, this passionfruit cheesecake slice is a winner! The topping is sweet, zingy and has a deliciously rich and creamy taste, while the base is a fantastic crunchy combo of gingernuts and oat crackers.
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Easy vanilla cake with passionfruit pulp and yoghurt
This light and lovely vanilla cake is just what you need for a simple dessert. The cake itself is a dream to whip up - just 15 minutes of work and you'll have it in the oven - and the passionfruit and yoghurt topping is heavenly.
30 creative birthday cake ideas your kids will love
If you're looking for a fun and colourful cake recipe to celebrate your kid's next birthday, look no further than this deliciously creative collection. From candyland castles to choo-choo trains, there's something here for everyone!
Cherry and raspberry pie with sweet short pastry
If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere that you can get heaps of fresh cherries for cheap, this is such a fun pie to make and eat. However, feel free to use frozen cherries (which have the bonus of already being pitted).
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Vegan chocolate, peanut and caramel slice
Indulge your inner chocoholic with this divine slice. With a silky layer of medjool date caramel and a crunchy dark chocolate and peanut topping, this vegan slice is bound to stake a claim as your favourite sweet treat.
Fudgy chocolate, hazelnut and peach pudding
Chocolate, hazelnuts and peaches combine in this sweet and sticky pudding, which might just become your new go-to. Enjoy as a decadent summer dessert, served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nectarine and almond tart with homemade vanilla pastry
Celebrate summer with this gorgeous nectarine and almond tart. With a shell of crispy vanilla pastry, a layer of homemade almond paste and a topping of beautifully arranged nectarines, this tart looks and tastes like a ray of sunshine.
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Apricot and pistachio tart
This tart is a total summer treat using lovely Central Otago apricots. It works equally well with nectarines or peaches too, so just use whatever you have available!
20 dairy-free desserts that everyone will love
Living with a dairy intolerance is easy when you've got these recipes up your sleeve. Whether you want fruity or chocolatey, light or oh-so-decadent, there's bound to be something here for you. Some are gluten- or egg-free too - bonus!
20 summer desserts that make the most of the season’s surplus of fruit
One of the best things about summer is its abundance of delicious fresh fruit. We've bundled together our favourite ways to enjoy all the best summer fruits in decadent dessert-y goodness, so you'll never run out of inspiration!
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Vegan berry and lemon cheesecake
Berries and lemon are a great match in this vegan take on an old classic. A chocolatey, gluten-free base pairs with a silky coconut cream and cashew butter filling and berry topping to make one all-round knockout of a dessert!
Blueberry, lemon and lavender loaf
This loaf has such a delicate, buttery crumb and with just a hint of lavender to soften the lemon - it’s absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy with a cup of tea for a delectable afternoon snack!
Plum and blackberry crumble with spiced yoghurt
This delicious plum and blackberry crumble is one to put at the top of your must-try list - especially if it's paired with a dollop of homemade spice yoghurt. One helping will never be enough!
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Gluten-free chocolate almond cake with plums
With a crown of softly whipped cream and juicy plums, this dessert is simply sublime - and the fact it’s gluten free just makes it even better! Enjoy for a decadent baked treat this summer.
Italian plum ricotta tart
This tart is just divine and works with pretty much any variety of plum. It’s not too sweet, so you will find that even people who claim not to have a sweet tooth will love it!
How to make fruity adults-only cocktail ice blocks
Cheers to these adults-only, alcohol spiked ice blocks! Try our favourite cocktail inspired recipes including strawberry and champagne, plum and cider or orange and cointreau. A must-try for summer!
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10 sweet fresh cherry recipe ideas to try this summer
Nothing says Kiwi summer quite like fresh cherries! Dig into our best sweet cherry dessert recipes for the season including cherry pie, cherry tart, cherry cheesecake and cherry ice cream.
10 sweet nectarine recipe ideas to try for dessert
Celebrate summer's glut of stone fruit with these nectarine recipes. Choose from your favourite desserts including nectarine tart, trifle, muffins, cake or simply roasted to perfection. Dig in!
Piña colada pops
Put a refreshing spin on everyone's favourite cocktail with this piña colada pops recipe! Perfect for enjoying on a hot day, these frozen treats hit the spot every time.
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Summer pavlova ice cream torte
Be the star of the show this Christmas with this dazzling dessert idea. Our summer pavlova ice cream torte (which graced the cover of Food magazine's 2019 Christmas issue) is sure to make this year's feast memorable!
Raspberry and sabayon trifle with macadamias
Embrace the joy of a summer Christmas with this heavenly trifle recipe. With interspersing layers of raspberries, cream, sherry-spiked sponge cake and silky homemade sabayon, it's a dessert that is sure to delight.
Chocolate summer berry tart
Even if you don’t make your own pastry that often, this recipe is so simple that it’s worth the extra effort. The topping could also be tropical fruit or roasted rhubarb, just make sure whatever you use it’s generously piled high.
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Peach trifle roll with raspberry jelly filling
This peach trifle roll is a Christmas winner! It combines all the components of a trifle – custard, cream, fruit, jelly and sherry – rolled into a soft vanilla sponge that can be prepared ahead of time.
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20 cheesecake recipes that would make a gorgeous Christmas dessert
Whether you need a break from the classic pav or just want to add another masterpiece to your already-stunning dessert repertoire, a cheesecake is the way to go this Christmas. Here, we round up the best of the bunch!
Profiteroles with homemade mango curd
Create little morsels of sweetness with this mango profiteroles recipe! Homemade pastries are filled with cream and silky mango curd - making a bite-sized dessert that is perfect for your next summer dinner party.
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Rustic raspberry mille-feuille
We don't think there's anything quite as heavenly as layers of light, crispy pastry filled with cream and zingy raspberries. Try this mille-feuille for dessert this Christmas... or just whenever you want something a little special!
Italian lemon and olive oil cake with rosemary
This cake is so simple to make but bursts with wonderful flavour - perfect for whipping up as a light afternoon treat. Drizzle with lemon and sugar syrup and top with rosemary twigs for a gorgeous finish.
How to turn ice cream into a gourmet dessert your guests will love
Take your guests and your taste buds on a journey this summer with Kāpiti’s sensational new salted caramel and cashew ice cream. It's the perfect canvas for creating a dinner party dessert that's just a bit posh.
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Nici Wickes’ sweet Christmas mince shortcake
Try something new with your Christmas fruit mince this year with Nici Wickes’ Christmas shortcake. A sweet, crumbly crust is filled with her mum’s ever-reliable mincemeat recipe, and makes a gorgeous gift for friends and family.
15 deliciously festive fruit mince recipes to make this Christmas
There's nothing quite as festive as the aroma of gently-spiced fruit mince drifting through the house! From classic mini pies to a stunning tart with meringue topping, these are our favourite ways to jazz up the Christmas favourite.
Classic tiramisu with mascarpone and espresso
This foolproof recipe for a classic Italian tiramisu is as impressive as it is simple. With silky-smooth mascarpone and a delicious injection of flavour from the espresso, this dish is perfect as a dinner party dessert.
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No-churn strawberry and white chocolate ice cream
Making a tub of creamy, homemade ice cream doesn’t come any easier than this! You don't even need an ice cream maker for this recipe - simply combine all the divine ingredients and let the freezer do the rest of the work.
Strawberry and cream sponge drops
These dainty little strawberry sponge sandwiches are divine! The only problem is, it’s very easy to eat a lot of them - which makes them perfect for dinner parties so they can be gobbled up quickly by your guests.
Gluten-free strawberry, ricotta and pistachio cake
Strawberries and pistachios are great friends, and this deliciously moist cake is a fantastic way to highlight the duo. The gluten-free delight is also high in protein, so it makes a dessert that is as filling as it is tasty!
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Plum and mascarpone gelato
Combine plum pureé, homemade custard and mascarpone cream and you get this magical gelato, which makes a silky, fruity and luxurious treat. Could there be a more delicious way to cool down when the days start to get warmer?
Chocolate, courgette and walnut brownie
Sneak vegetables even into the sweetest of treats with the help of this chocolate and walnut brownie recipe! This decadent cake is made even more moist and rich with the addition of grated courgette - no one will suspect a thing!
Dark chocolate, coffee & toasted hazelnut biscotti
Crisp and firm biscotti is a perfect match for your morning coffee or afternoon cup of tea. Combining a decadent nutella flavour with subtle hints of coffee, this recipe will have you wanting to move to Italy.
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Two deliciously gourmet homemade ice cream flavours
Save money by turning cheap ice cream into incredible gourmet flavours by buying a two-litre tub of ice cream and creating never-ending flavours from the most wonderful combinations. Here are two of our favourites.
Ginger, pear and pistachio crumbles
You should never feel guilty about indulging in a well-earned dessert - but if you're wanting to cram a bit more goodness into a pudding, this refined sugar-free ginger, pear and pistachio crumble recipe is perfect!
Mini lemon raspberry baked Alaskas
Everyone loves an individual dessert and baked Alaska is always a huge crowd-pleaser – it screams effort, yet is deceptively easy to put together. These can be made round or square, just make sure they’re loaded up with tangy lemon curd.
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Gooey molten chocolate puddings
So popular in restaurants and dead easy to make at home, these chocolate puddings are incredible! Don’t be fooled by imitation recipes where the gooey filling is just undercooked batter – these ones are the real deal.
15 citrus tart recipes that are delightfully sweet and tangy
Is there anything better than the heavenly flavour of citrus encased in sweet and crispy pastry? From a classic silky lemon tart to a wonderfully unique sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange recipe, these tarts are sure to tingle your taste buds.
Orange blossom baked ricotta with roasted cherries
Topped with roasted cherries, vanilla bean, orange peel and a sprinkle of pistachios, this orange blossom baked ricotta tastes just as sweet as it looks.
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Chocolate and salted peanut slice
This dessert combines lots of superfoods into one gloriously delicious slice! With nuts, coconut sugar, coconut oil, plant-based milk and dark chocolate, this slice is beautifully sweet while also being surprisingly light.
Baked ricotta tartlets with zingy orange zest
These ricotta tartlets will be the star of the show at your next morning tea or as a dessert at your upcoming dinner party. Homemade pastry is filled with a silky mixture of ricotta and orange, creating a gorgeous combo of crunchy and creamy.
Berry pie sandwich
A gorgeous mix between a slice and a sandwich, this sweet treat combines golden and crispy homemade pastry with a bubbling and jammy berry filling. It's perfect eaten cold for morning or afternoon tea!
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9 ricotta cheesecake recipes that are pure indulgence
Rich, creamy and silky-smooth, ricotta cheesecake is the perfect dessert for your next special occasion. We've brought together nine of our best recipes, from a baked lemon beauty to a deliciously light lime and strawberry combo.
Coffee hazelnut cake with marsala dates
Ricotta, a fabulously versatile cheese with a mild flavour and creamy texture, is used extensively in Italian desserts. Here, it's the star of our beautiful coffee hazelnut cake, acting as a silky filling between layers.
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Food magazine’s chocolate mud cake
This heavenly chocolate mud cake recipe was long lost from an issue in the 1990s, until it was tracked down by a loyal reader on Facebook. Now we can enjoy the indulgent goodness all over again!
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Labne cheesecake with ruby fruit salad
Create a gorgeous centrepiece for a special-occasion dessert with our stunning labne cheesecake recipe. Modernly styled with a ruby-red topping of pomegranate and strawberries, this silky delight is worth every inch of effort.
Chocolate milk terrine
This dessert is just a little bit magical! It’s easy to make, turns out of the tin like a dream and is much less rich than it looks. Give it a go - it's perfect for occasions when you're after something a little bit special.
Baked rhubarb rice pudding
We just can’t get enough of this rice pudding – it’s creamy and rich, spiked with tart rhubarb to temper the sweet creaminess of the custard. It puts a deliciously modern twist on a comforting childhood dessert!
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No7 Balmac’s condensed milk flan with orange marmalade
Penny Allan of Dunedin's No7 Balmac shares the recipe for their silky-smooth condensed milk flan, so you can enjoy a gorgeous restaurant-style dessert whenever you like! Pair with their orange marmalade for an added treat.
Caramel ginger steamed pudding with brandy custard
This gorgeous steamed pudding is such a treat on a cold winter's night. The sweet caramel pairs beautifully with the gently spicy crystallised ginger, not to mention the luxurious brandy-spiked custard sauce!
Dark chocolate and ricotta mousse
Make yourself a luxurious dessert with this silky-smooth dark chocolate and ricotta mousse. Sweetened by Medjool dates and honey, with delightful crunches from pomegranate seeds and pistachios, this recipe is a delight!
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Rhubarb pudding cake
This scrumptious rhubarb pudding cake is the perfect way to ramp up the comfort and is exceptional served for dessert with cream, ice cream or custard.
Gluten-free orange drizzle cake
This gluten-free orange drizzle cake is about as light and fluffy as they come! Enjoy a slice for an indulgent afternoon tea or a sweet-but-not-too-sweet dessert, served generously with that glorious orange syrup.
Delicious chocolate orange dessert recipes
We Kiwis love the flavour collision of chocolate and orange, so try one of these delicious choc-orange recipes including mud cake, scones, tarts and muffins. Yum!
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Berry crumble for one
Nici Wickes always has frozen berries on hand so she can whip up a crumble at the drop of a hat - not a bad rule to live by, in our opinion! A crumble is very easily scaled down for one, like in this sweet and simple recipe.
Mug mud cake pudding
Who doesn’t love a winter pudding to warm up with on a cold night? Cooking for one doesn’t need to be hard either - this mug mud cake pudding is scaled down to suit you, fitting perfectly into one large or two smaller mugs.
Squished apple tart
Pastry, caramelised apple and ice cream is a combination that’s pretty hard to beat. This is more or less a fine apple tart but the apple becomes almost like an apple-sauce topping. It’s delicious.
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Rich dark chocolate tart with poached pears
This luxurious tart is the ultimate in sweet indulgence. Rich, silky dark chocolate is topped with delightful honeyed walnuts and served alongside juicy poached pears - what more could you want in a dessert?
Pecan and apple monkey bread
Treat yourself to a sweet and sticky pudding with this monkey bread recipe, which is stuffed with a moreish filling of apples and pecans! It's a perfect dessert to share with friends and family.
Oat and plum tea cake
Canned plums bring back memories of warmer days in this tea cake, which also includes oats and almonds to make a light and tasty dessert. Don’t be surprised at how quickly it disappears!
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Pear tarte Tatin
A tarte Tatin is fast, simple and always a pleasure to eat. For this pear version, we’ve poached the pears quickly to infuse them with flavour, and to help soften any that are underripe. Enjoy for a sweet and indulgent dessert.
Chocolate surprise cake
The surprise is that this cake is full of health-giving beetroot as well as almonds and hazelnuts! Enjoy a slice of moist deliciousness guilt free thanks to this protein and fibre-packed concoction.
Rum chocolate self-saucing pudding
This classic pud gets a deliciously decadent twist with rum-soaked prunes. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a dessert that is choc-full of satisfaction.
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Pumpkin and orange buns
These gorgeous pumpkin and orange buns taste divine, look incredible and are so easy to pull off! Plus they make fantastic use of fresh seasonal winter produce. Serve slathered in icing for a delicious snack.
Cinnamon and fig baked apples with mandarin maple sauce
Sink your spoon into these glorious baked apples, which are stuffed with hazelnuts, figs and prunes for your taste buds' delight. Serve with our ricotta cream and mandarin maple sauce for a warming dessert that is too good to pass up.
Walnut, whiskey and salted caramel pie
This pie is given a lively hint of spice from the addition of rye whiskey, which pairs magically with walnuts and salted caramel. Complete with a homemade sweet pastry base, this recipe is all you need for a winter dessert.
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Spiced pumpkin pie with maple crème
Mum just loves a pumpkin pie and she’s always experimenting with them. This is her best yet! Served cool with silky maple crème, this luscious pie is everything you could desire in a winter dessert.
Rhubarb galette
We’ve had fun here with a herringbone pattern on the tart, but you can place the rhubarb in a variety of ways. Try longer strips, or just short pieces spread loosely for a more rustic approach.
Chocolate toffee molten puddings with salted caramel sauce
It would be hard to find a more heavenly dessert than these chocolate toffee molten puddings, especially when drizzled with our salted caramel sauce. Serve warm from the oven so the liquid filling oozes out when you tuck in!
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Rhubarb crème fraîche galette
This clever recipe emulates the famous combination of rhubarb and custard, enclosed in a golden pastry shell. It's a dessert made for sharing, so enjoy with friends and family as a great excuse for a winter gathering.
Little polenta and raspberry cakes
Light, fluffy and oh-so-sweet, Nici Wickes' mini polenta and raspberry cakes are a perfect treat or delightful dessert. Serve these little beauties with whipped cream.
Raspberry cheesecake brownie
This raspberry cheesecake brownie is an absolute star - you just can't go wrong when combining these two favourite desserts! Topped with the sweet tang of raspberries and a gorgeous raspberry syrup, it's a must-try sweet treat.
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Orange and pomegranate cake
This moist and tangy cake is a version of a cake by one of my favourite food writers, Diana Henry. Delightfully zingy and topped with a gorgeous orange and pomegranate syrup, this recipe is always a winner!
Orange and lime delicious pudding
It’s a classic for a reason, but I love this version that’s crammed full of orange and lime instead of lemon. All it takes is one bite, and you’ll never look back! Whip it up for a gorgeous citrus-spiked dessert.
