Dessert Archives

Jammy tamarillo and apple pudding

Combine tart tamarillos with Granny Smith apples under a buttery sponge for the perfect pudding. It's so simple to make, and has the ideal mixture of sweet and tangy to create a dessert that everyone will love.

Pear and toasted coconut cake with honey and thyme poached pears

If you're a pear lover, you are going to adore this cake. With soft, sweet cubes of pear and a crunchy coconut topping, served with our divine honey and thyme poached pears, it makes for a perfect seasonal dessert.

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Pear and chocolate tart

This decadent, dreamy tart is such a joy to share with friends and family on a special occasion. With a deliciously nutty cashew pastry, silky smooth chocolate filling and poached pears topping, it looks just as incredible as it tastes!

Rhubarb-berry crumbles with ricotta cream

The perfect combination of tart and sweet, these little rhubarb-berry crumbles are a delightful idea for a winter dessert. Serve with our silky ricotta cream and a sprinkle of orange zest for a real treat.

Feijoa custard tart

Try this easy tart, served with a gingernut crumb and lashings of whipped cream, the next time you need to impress with a dessert. It’s simply gorgeous.

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Chocolate, coffee and avocado mousse

Combining the heavenly flavours of chocolate and coffee with the silky smooth texture of avocado, this mousse is a delicious idea for dessert. Whip up a batch for a sweet treat that is ready in just 15 minutes.

Orange chocolate cake

This indulgent cake is every chocolate lover's dream. Filled with a delicious combination of orange marmalade and mascarpone and topped with ganache and chocolate shavings, it's a dessert that everyone will adore.

Pear and feijoa almond nut crumble

Combining the very best of sweet, tangy and crunchy, this pear and feijoa crumble is a star. Cooked until golden and served with cream and a drizzle of honey, it's an autumn dish that is too good to pass up!

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Stone fruit, blueberry and cardamom clafoutis

This gorgeous fruity dessert is so simple to make - just 15 minutes of preparation, then the oven will do all the work! Swap the stone fruit for pears if they're out of season, and serve with a generous scoop of ice cream.

Make your own marshmallow Easter eggs

Whipping up an Easter treat for family and friends is a fun activity that is a lot simpler than you might think!

Chocolate caramel cheesecake

This chocolate caramel cheesecake is the ultimate Easter indulgence. With a cookie base, creamy coffee liqueur inner, caramel sauce and chocolate ganache topping, you won't be needing any Easter eggs after a slice of this cheesecake!

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Raw lemon meringue pie

Raw, refined-sugar free and oh-so-delicious, this lemon meringue pie is a superstar. Transforming the classic pie by using fresh coconut flesh and coconut cream instead of meringue, this indulgent dish will blow you away!

Chocolate ganache tart

There are only five ingredients in this chocolate tart, but they combine to make something magical! Delicious puff pastry topped with a simple but divine chocolate ganache... what more could you want in a dessert?

Spiced plum pie

Bright purple fruit oozes from this spiced plum pie, making it almost too beautiful to eat. But once you take one bite, you won't look back - it's simply divine. Enjoy for a showstopping dessert with friends and family.

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Blackberry and apple tea cake with blackberry cream

In the late afternoon, there’s nothing nicer than a slice of this tea cake with lashings of blackberry cream, but it’s even more satisfying when you’ve foraged the berries yourself. If you can’t find wild berries, frozen ones will work just as well

Salted chocolate cake with peanut butter maple icing

Gluten-free, refined sugar-free and combining the magical duo of chocolate and peanut butter, this salted chocolate cake is a divine treat. Prepare the mixture in just 10 minutes, then let the oven do the work!

Lamingtons

Bring back a classic with this light and delicious lamington recipe. Using freshly made sponge and delectable chocolate icing, this coconutty treat is the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon cup of tea.

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Pear and blueberry shortcake

This shortcake is so wonderful as it isn’t too sweet. The pears and blueberries are a magical duo! Perfect for morning tea, afternoon tea or dessert, this is a recipe you're going to be pulling out time and time again.

Pear, chocolate and burnt butter cake

The burnt butter gives this cake a delicious nutty flavour which pairs well with old friends, pear and chocolate. Serve for a gorgeous gluten-free dessert or a truly indulgent afternoon tea treat.

Apple and ricotta parcels

These little beauties make for a fabulous, fast dessert. Combining the sweet tang of apples, smooth and creamy ricotta cheese and crispy puff pastry, Nici Wickes' parcels are a delicious treat.

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Chocolate Irish cream mousse cake

This simple chocolate Irish cream mousse cake gives the perfect excuse to indulge in a sweet dessert!

5 Cake accounts you need to be following on Instagram

Want a truly mouth-watering Instagram feed? Then follow our sweet pick of insta-foodies and feast your eyes on their heavenly cakes, filled with moreish fresh ingredients and perfect presentation – they are almost too good to eat.

Courgette and banana sheet cake with caramel buttercream

Courgette and banana create magic together in this cake! Complete with a generous layer of caramel buttercream icing, you'll definitely be going back for seconds of this delicious concoction.

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Apricot and coconut crumble cake

Slice yourself a piece of this gorgeous apricot and coconut cake for a deliciously moist treat. The crumble topping adds an exciting crunch!

Chocolate chip and mint ice cream with dark-chocolate cookies

Combine the satisfying crunch of a chocolate cookie with the creamy goodness of chocolate chip and mint ice cream in these delish sandwiches! Too simple to make and too scrumptious to eat.

Blackberry crème fraîche ice cream with cinnamon oat crumble

Is there anything more delicious than homemade ice cream? This recipe is delightfully creamy, and makes the perfect after-dinner treat when paired with the crunch of our cinnamon oat crumble.

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Watermelon and pomegranate granita

It couldn't be easier to whip up this frozen treat! The sweetness of watermelon and tanginess of pomegranate are the perfect combination, creating an delicious icy cool dessert for warm evenings.

Rhubarb and maple spice cake

This dark and moody cake is delicious when served warm for dessert, plus it stores well too. The combination of rhubarb, maple and spices makes such a delicious treat.

Plum and vanilla ambrosia with chocolate and cinnamon

Spoon yourself a bowl of Nadia Lim's ambrosia for a dessert that will take you back to your childhood. The soft and pillowy goodness, filled with crunches of chocolate, is the summer dessert of our dreams.

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Honey, rhubarb and strawberry upside-down cake

Not only does this upside-down cake look beautiful, it's also incredibly tasty and unbelievably moist. The mascarpone layer and topping of strawberry and rhubarb makes this an irresistible dessert!

Nectarine and Pimms picnic jelly jars

These little nectarine and Pimms picnic jelly jars are so much fun to make, and even more fun to eat! Chill in small jars so they are easy to transport, and enjoy for a delightful boozy dessert.

How to make quick and easy gingernut truffles

These gingernut truffles are the ideal way to get a bite-size of delicious flavour! A great gift idea or easy snack to get you through the working week.

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Cherry chocolate cheesecake

Taste the sweetness of summer with either fresh or frozen cherries, with this deliciously decadent chocolate cherry cheesecake. Follow these simple steps to create this flavour sensation!

Dairy-free blueberry and almond cake

Cut yourself a piece of this gorgeous blueberry and almond cake for morning tea or dessert. It's beautifully moist and ideal for dairy-free cake lovers!

Peach, nectarine and ginger tart

Slightly cheese-cakey, this Nici Wickes tart is a fantastic gluten-free dessert for the summer. Top it with fresh seasonal fruit and that divine ginger syrup!

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Apricot and rosemary pistachio tart

This gorgeous apricot and rosemary pistachio tart screams effort when, really, it’s quite simple to put together! Serve with ice cream for a scrumptious dessert.

Banana pudding with tipsy toffee sauce

Whip up this banana pudding for your next dinner party, and drench it in delicious tipsy toffee sauce to keep your guests coming back for more. It must be that dash of rum in the sauce!

Rustic plum and strawberry crostata

A rustic Italian tart, or crostata, is the perfect vehicle for plums - and their combination with warm, juicy strawberries is just divine! Try this gluten-free version for a luscious dessert.

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Grilled pineapple with cashew praline

Taste the tropics with this grilled pineapple dish. Served with fresh coconut flesh, as well as homemade toppings of coconut labne and cashew praline, your tastebuds will be delightfully stunned!

Strawberry, rhubarb and almond tart

Oh what a star this tart is - a summer dessert made in heaven! By arranging the strawberries and rhubarb so neatly around the top you can really make this into a true showstopper.

Blueberry cheesecake bars

These blueberry cheesecake bars are the perfect sweet treat - mostly because they are free of refined sugar! Enjoy a piece for an afternoon snack at work or with a dollop of yoghurt for dessert.

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Little lemon and raspberry cakes

Ahh, raspberries and lemon! They are a match made in heaven as the lemon seems to enhance the very delicate flavour of raspberries. Try the combo in these gorgeous mini cakes and you'll be hooked!

Pomegranate and frozen yoghurt cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes are perfect for serving up a simple but delicious dessert. With a crunchy cookie base and creamy yoghurt filling, this is a festive dessert no one will be able to pass up!

Macadamia Florentine ice-cream sandwiches

These macadamia Florentine ice-cream sandwiches are such a delicious treat for dessert on a hot day! Top with dried fruit, nuts and glacé ginger to make these extra festive.

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Cherry and amaretti white Christmas log

Serve up a deliciously light dessert this Christmas with our cherry and amaretti white Christmas log, which is filled with the divine festive flavours of amaretti biscuits and fresh cherries.

Christmas pudding ice-cream bombes

Embrace the summer sun with this Christmas pudding recipe, which blends traditional fruit cake with ice cream to make frozen pudding bombes. Topped with ganache and chocolates, you won't go back!

Ice-cream pudding

This ice-cream pudding recipe is New Zealand's answer to the traditional British Christmas pudding, perfect for a hot summer Christmas. Prepare the day before so it can freeze overnight!

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Chocolate flourless torte

This chocolate flourless torte only takes 15 minutes to get ready for the oven, but once it is decorated with fresh berries and cream it will make you look like a baking superstar!

Sweet and salty pretzel wreaths

These sweet and salty pretzel wreaths are such a fun idea for Christmas. Easily made in just 10 minutes, it's a great way to get in the festive spirit with the kids, and they're so delicious!

Trifle wreath cake

This trifle cake is perfect for your Christmas day celebrations. In a fun wreath shape and topped with beautiful summer fruit and homemade custard, it couldn't get much more festive!

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Raspberry and plum meringue torte

Is there anything more festive than a glimpse of baked raspberries as they gently ooze out the sides of a just-cooked meringue torte? This recipe is perfect for your Christmas dessert feast!

Meringue and berry layer cake

This impressive dessert is the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table. The best part is, the meringues and fruit can be made ahead of time, then it’s just a quick assemble on the day.

Christmas pudding with honeycomb

This Nici Wickes Christmas pudding is crammed full of cranberries, currants and raisins, and topped with homemade honeycomb for wow factor. Impress your guests with this incredible creation.

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Cherry and coconut tart

Fresh cherries burst with deliciousness in this tart. Covered with beautifully crispy shredded coconut, the flavours melt perfectly together to create a tasty festive dessert.

Raspberry and white chocolate tiramisu

This raspberry and white chocolate tiramisu is extremely easy to put together as it’s an assembly job, as opposed to cooking. The flavours are heavenly too - the perfect dessert treat!

Classic Christmas cakes and puddings

Nothing says Christmas like a plump, juicy pudding or rich, decadent fruitcake. And our best Christmas cake recipes are perfect as a gift or as part of your festive spread. Delight your family and friends with these timeless homemade treats that will warm your soul and remind you of childhood. We've even included gluten-free options so no one misses out.

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Fig and orange panforte

Take this historic Italian dessert and make it your own with our delicious fig and orange panforte recipe. The fruit, nuts and spices make it so festive, creating a perfect after-xmas-dinner treat.

Christmas cake brownie pops

These Christmas cake brownie pops make great little presents for teachers or neighbours and can be wrapped and tied with pretty ribbon. Or keep them for a special treat on Christmas day!

Berry pavlova roll

This berry pavlova roll puts a great spin on the traditional pavlova, and creates a delicious festive dessert. Bring this out on Christmas Day and you'll be the star of the show!

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Spiced Christmas shortbread cookie wreath

Jazz up your Christmas table this year with this spiced shortbread cookie wreath, which is great to look at and great to eat! It's such a breeze to make and looks an absolute treat as a centrepiece.

Christmas fruit tart

This is an alternative to the little Christmas mince pies many people make at Christmas time. It takes a fraction of the time to make, and a slice for dessert is just perfect!

Gluten-free Christmas cake

This Christmas cake makes life so easy when you have gluten-intolerant visitors, and it is so delicious, everyone will love it! You'll be so impressed, it might just become your go-to festive recipe.

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Festive fruit bread

Light like a panettone and buttery like a brioche, this bread is wonderful and so Christmas-y. This Nici Wickes recipe is a bit different to the usual format, but trust us, as you’re buttering gorgeous, warm slices of Christmas fruit bread, you’ll forget the effort.

Dark chocolate, cranberry and port truffles

These decadent dark chocolate, cranberry and port truffles are like little balls of magic. Perfect for when you have to bring a plate or need a delicious edible gift idea.

Chocolate nut slice

All you need is three ingredients to create this delicious chocolate nut slice. Perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a cute edible gift for friends and family. Mix it up with any combination of nuts you like!

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Homemade bliss balls and truffles

Buy cute little boxes, or recycle some, and gift these gorgeous flavour bombs to your friends and family for Christmas. They couldn’t be easier to make or more delicious to eat!

Pistachio and goji berry biscotti

Homemade biscotti makes a wonderful Christmas gift, as it keeps well and it’s much better than the store-bought variety. Your friends and family will definitely be impressed!

Panettone tiramisu

Whip up this decadent tiramisu in just 30 minutes with your leftover Christmas panettone. Our recipe transforms the panettone into a completely new dessert that is almost too beautiful to eat!

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Fruit cake cream parfaits

Stretch out this year's Christmas cake or pudding with our fruit cake cream parfait recipe. Combined with marscapone, cream and fresh raspberries, this is an indulgent dessert everyone will love.

The best of Taste magazine’s spring issue

Spring is here - and so is the new issue of Taste! Packed with fresh, seasonal recipes, it will become your go-to in the kitchen over the coming months.

Mojito panna cotta

This mojito panna cotta recipe is silky and light, making it the perfect dessert for any long dinner party. It is so simple to make, but the result is elegant and delicious.

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4 ways with Yoplait Decadent Lemon Yoghurt

Yoplait Greek Style Decadent Lemon Yoghurt adds a dose of dreamy magic to both sweet and savoury dishes.

Decadent lemon berry shortcakes

Dream up your perfect afternoon tea with these zesty lemon berry shortcakes. Grab a cuppa, and drizzle the lemon glaze for the final touch.

Creamy decadent lemon and banana ice cream

Time poor, but still in need of a sweet fix? Whip up this lemon and banana ice cream in a flash! Serve with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for an extra summery flavour.

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Strawberries and cream eclairs

You’ll be a professional French pâtissier in no time with this eclair recipe. Light, sweet and filled with the divine combination of strawberries and cream, you’ll be the star of the show at your next dinner party.

Strawberry and chocolate no-bake tart

For a sweet and sophisticated summer dessert, look no further than this strawberry and chocolate no-bake tart. Best served chilled with a generous dash of strawberry puree on the side.

Lime and ginger tart

Lime and ginger are a match made in heaven, and this tart shows that off beautifully. Made with a creamy and zingy filling inside a crunchy gingernut base, one slice will never be enough!

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Doughnuts with caramel sauce

Whip up a batch of these while your guests hover to gobble them up! Make the batter and sauce ahead of time, then it’s a quick cook to serve them up freshly fried.

After-dinner mint bark

The texture of this after-dinner mint bark is a real winner. It’s crispy and crunchy to bite into, while being smooth and creamy to eat - a late-night delicacy you won’t be able to pass up.

12 sweet coconut treats made for special occasions

If you want to bring a beautiful burst of tropical flavour to your next special occasion, don’t look past these coconut-infused sweet treats. From coconut rum balls to coconut and raspberry jelly pops to mini almond coconut lamingtons, we’ve rounded up the best recipes to get your party table covered in coco-nutty goodness.