Dessert

Sweet, dense and nutty, this gorgeous banana, date and peanut loaf is wonderful enjoyed warm or cold with a slather of butter for a decadent morning tea.

Makes 4 If liked, use canned fruit or fresh berries of choice. For Chocolate Fresh Toasts, use plain bread or fruit bread if preferred. Milk chocolate can be used in place of dark. Make sure the bread is well soaked in the egg mixture before cooking. Note

This spectacular cake is topped with sweetened crème fraîche and candied beetroot chips.

A crunchy almond topping makes this delicious Christmas fruit cake different from the rest. Perfect served with a pot of hot tea.

The ganache can be made 2 days ahead; store in the refrigerator. When ready to use, beat with an electric mixer until it is of a spreadable consistency. Decorate the log with fresh cherries, if you like. Note

Spoil the carrot cake lover with these scrumptious cupcakes topped with maple cream cheese icing.

Truffles are a cook’s secret pleasure: they look splendidly impressive but are actually quite effortless to make. Basically a round of chilled flavoured ganache rolled in melted milk, dark or white chocolate with, perhaps, cocoa, coconut, chopped nuts or citrus rind, a truffle is refrigerated until it’s set then presented en masse or singly, with […]

We used golden kiwifruit in this recipe. You need two passionfruit for this recipe. This recipe is suitable for diabetics. Note

There's no cooking required for this stunning, delicious berry-swirled cheesecake tart.

This dessert is pure bliss . Creamy orange custard with a quintessential toffee topping. Note

Decorate cake pops on the day of serving. Note

Spiced honey muffins with chocolate chunks are topped with whipped cream and toffee bar shards in this decadent recipe.

Accurately named in French as crème brûlée literally meaning 'burnt cream', this fabulous dessert is oozing goodness under that crunchy top.

These white Christmas mud cakes are a gorgeous addition to the Christmas dessert table. In fact, they look so good, you won't want to eat them!

You will need, Oven tray large piping bag fitted with 1cm (½-inch) plain tube. 8cm x 26cm (3¼-inch x 10½-inch) bar cake pan 20cm (8-inch) ring pan 30cm x 45cm (12-inch x 18-inch) rectangular prepared cake board Note

The whole orange at the heart of this jaffa steamed pudding perfumes the entire dish as it cooks.

The dark, smoky flavours of tea and the warm spice of star anise bring out the autumnal sweetness of poached pears.

Slice is best eaten on the day it is made, however, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Note

Eggnog crème anglaise (French for "English cream") is a light pouring custard used as a dessert cream during the Christmas season.

This dense chocolate cake is filled with orange zest, chopped walnuts and almonds. A delicious sweet treat for an afternoon tea.

The crunchy cashew layer turns this simple loaf, into a spectacular sweet dessert or afternoon tea snack.

Drizzled in orange blossom icing, these dense almond and orange cakes are perfect served with a pot of hot tea.

Trio of melon granita; delicious on a hot day when served with a fresh seasonal fruit salad.

It’s important not to lift the lid during the cooking of the pudding, as the condensation runs down the side of the cooker and causes damp patches on the pudding. Note

Chewy, rich and gorgeously lush, these fudgy chocolate, cherry and coconut cookies are perfect served with a strong cup of coffee.

Any stone fruit will work in this delightfully simple dessert of grilled nectarines with passionfruit yogurt.

The rich chocolate brownie topping combined with the golden syrup sweetness of the caramel makes this tart an indulgent treat for guests at the end of a fabulous meal.

Like a cocktail in a cake, this pineapple malibu cream cake makes a fabulous centrepiece for a special celebration. You can use well crushed fresh pineapple if you like.

Named for it's shape, this roulade is a filled cake that has been rolled into dessert perfection!

Trim and position licorice bootlace to outline the windows. Position silver lollies between windows and around base; position one silver lolly on top of the flying saucer. Trim and position blue sour strings to outline base of flying saucer. Using picture as a guide, decorate flying saucer with remaining lollies. Sculpt the cake so it […]

Mint Slice is a biscuit with a light, crisp chocolate biscuit base, a thick layer of mint cream and a smooth coating of dark chocolate. Note

With layers of sponge, cheesecake filling, berries and custard, this delicious trifle is sure to impress.

A classic afternoon tea cake, this cherry almond cake is dense, fruity and utterly delicious.

These teacakes are best eaten the day they are made. Note

A trick to cutting turkish delight is to place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up, then cut it with an oiled knife, making sure to oil the knife regularly. You need a 6cm (2½-inch) fluted square cutter, or alternatively use a 7cm (2¾ inch) fluted round cutter. Note

Ensure the safety pins are removed before serving cake. Assemble cakes then, using image as a reference, cut out cake. Use a toothpick to mark out Joe’s features on cake. To make facial stubble, use toothpicks dipped in black colouring. Note

A light and creamy guilt-free chocolate mousse, for those times when you really want to treat yourself without over-indulgence.

These caramel macadamia bars are a definite luxury item. Sprinkled with icing sugar, they are a most delicious treat.

If using frozen raspberries, don’t thaw them, as the colour will run. Granny smith or golden delicious apples are both good varieties to use in this recipe. Note

Croissant doughnuts, or cronuts, make the ultimate adult indulgence with its mix of childhood nostalgia and grown up sophistication and inventiveness. In this beautiful dessert, buttery crisp layers of puff pastry hide a secret filling of gooey chocolate custard.

These miniature wedding cakes would make a lovely gift to hand around to friends at a bridal shower or engagement party.

Make your own ice-blocks at home with these delicious raspberry and vanilla yoghurt ice-blocks. They're fun to make with the kids and perfect for a hot Summer's day.

These mousse-like layers have a light, delectable texture and are full of creamy flavours.

Delight the kids with this classic childhood favourite, home made lemonade ice-blocks.

Caramel top `n’ fill is a delicious caramel made from milk and cane sugar. Use it straight from the can for slices, tarts and cheesecakes. Note

These pretty little pies taste just as good as they look. Use fresh cherries when they are in season; otherwise thawed frozen cherries will do.

equipment 31cm x 34cm teddy bear cake pan 38cm x 47cm covered cake board Allen’s Peaches & Cream and Strawberries & Cream can be found in Allen’s Party Mix. Note

Serve accompanied by fresh raspberries. Note

This recipe can be made a week ahead. Note

Clafoutis is originally from the Limousin region of central France where, in the local dialect, it translates as "brimming over". It is one of the easiest desserts to make: a sweet batter is poured into a baking dish "brimming" with cherries, prunes or the fresh fruit of your choice, and baked. Traditionally, cherries native to the region were used.

Stuffed with chopped pecans and drizzled in a butterscotch sauce, these buttery apples make a heavenly dessert.

If in season, use halved and seeded fresh apricots. Note

This beautiful light and fruity dessert pairs sweet strawberries, tart oranges and creamy ricotta with crunchy, golden puff pastry. It's easy to make and tastes brilliant.

Self-saucing jaffa pudding.

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If you're in the mood for something deeply indulgent, you can't go past this moist flourless chocolate and hazelnut cake. As a bonus, it is gluten-free, wheat-free and yeast-free.

It's the mixed spice, a blend of allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves, coriander and ginger, that makes this carrot cake so heavenly.

With a fruitcake base, creamy cheesecake filling and fruit topping drizzled with toffee, this Christmas dessert is a wonderfully decadent treat.

Jalousie is best made on the day of serving. Serve with whipped cream if you like.

Icing suitable to microwave. Uniced cake suitable to freeze for up to three months. Note

This decadent loaf is filled with juicy blackberries, soaked in lemon syrup and dolloped with a sweet blackberry fool.

Serve these rum-spiked chocolate cake pops at your next cocktail party and watch as they quickly disappear.

This festive fruit cake is easily made well in advance, which saves you valuable time when entertaining. Make your next celebration easy to prepare for and save time in the kitchen that you could be spending with friends and family.

You can serve these butterscotch apples on their own, with cream or spooned over a steamed pudding.

Featherlight sponge cake layered with luscious raspberry cream makes for a stunning and delicious treat.

This spectacular layered chocolate cake with candied oranges is the perfect way to mark a special occasion.

This stunning lattice-topped pie is delicious served with warm custard or ice-cream.

This classic dish is comforting, dependable and delicious. No wonder it is so popular in so many cultures around the world.

Elegance and simplicity is what this stunning cake is all about. The styrofoam discs are used to support the flowers between each layer. Use artificial flowers, if you prefer.

This easy tart is delicious served warm with a drizzle of buttery maple sauce and vanilla ice-cream.

Try different colours of popcorn for a multi-coloured effect on this cheeky pig cake. Use leftover lollies, biscuits and popcorn for take-home lolly bags.

This pudding perfectly balances the tartness of the rhubarb with the sweet, creaminess of white chocolate. Delicious!

A bubbling plum and berry filling is topped with golden rounds of sweet scone dough in this stunning, delicious cobbler.

For a special occasion, you can't go wrong with this spectacular meringue topped with juicy berries and coulis.

With the addition of sweet rhubarb, this nutty crumble is divine served with scoops of vanilla ice-cream.

These stacks of golden puff pastry, vanilla cream and sliced mango are a spectacular way to end a dinner party.

These easy sweet bites are sheer brilliance for any special occasion. Simple to make, simple to eat, and simply moorish.

MAKES 8 Note

This has to be the perfect pud: sticky, sweet and oh-so scrumptious. And it's a cinch to make, too!

This simple, no bake version of a sponge cake is fun to look at, make and eat!

Ricotta and orange are a heavenly combination in these light, crispy treats.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen with these impressive peanut butter cupcakes. Instructions include steps where the little ones can help out.

Served with an orange and strawberry salad, this Mexican-inspired chocolate custard makes a stunning, fragrant dessert.

Filled with chocolate chips and topped with crunchy brazil nuts, this fruity Christmas slice is a keeper.

This dense almond tart with juicy cherries makes a stunning afternoon treat or dessert with whipped cream.