Dessert

These delicious lemon pie meringues deliver gorgeous citrusy bursts with every bite. Filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with handmade meringue, this recipe is everything a dessert should be

A twist on a Kiwi Christmas classic, this deliciously airy pavlova was created by Karla Goodwin of Bluebells Cakery using the deliciously improved NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE chocolate baking range. It's perfect for a festive family celebration

This highly decadent and indulgent chocolate ricotta pudding recipe is drizzled with homemade chocolate sauce. Serve hot for dessert with scoops of ice cream for a real treat!

This decadent, indulgent flourless chocolate cake is perfectly topped with crunchy hazelnuts. A fantastic Paleo-friendly recipe you can enjoy for a scrumptious afternoon tea treat or dessert

This deliciously sweet torta de batata doce (kumara tart) recipe is exceptional served sliced with a dollop of whipped cream, yoghurt or crème fraîche and enjoyed for a delightful dessert

These decadent and indulgent condensed milk truffles (known in Brazil as brigadeiros) are so easy to make and are the perfect treat to add a sweet edge to your day

Nici Wickes' torte recipe produces a lovely light, yet rich layer cake. Made with no flour, ground nuts and eggs give body and form. This cake keeps well and is always a hit at afternoon tea

These gluten-free fruit and nut chocolate brownies are fantastic to enjoy with friends or family for a decadent afternoon tea treat, accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee

Enjoy this comforting rhubarb and apple buckwheat crumble recipe with a big dollop of whipped cream or coconut milk for a dairy-free version

This rhubarb and raspberry frangipane tart is soft, inviting and buttery. Whether you serve it straight from the oven or warm, you’ll win over your family and friends with this amazing dessert recipe

Filled with warming flavour, this scrumptious peach melba crumble dessert recipe is perfect served for loved ones on cold evenings

These deliciously sweet muesli, yoghurt and blueberry tarts are a creative way to use muesli and are a fantastic dessert recipe. Garnish with micro basil or fresh mint and enjoy

Enjoy this moist rhubarb and coconut semolina cake recipe for morning or afternoon tea with a hot cup of tea or coffee and a generous dollop of whipped cream

Both sweet and pleasingly tart, this delightful roasted rhubarb recipe with maple yoghurt is equally delicious served for either breakfast or dessert

This gorgeous, sweet rhubarb and strawberry croissant pudding recipe is fantastic served for dessert at your next dinner party, accompanied with plenty of freshly whipped cream

This recipe for mini cheesecakes produces the perfect bite-sized treat for any sweet occasion. Quick and easy, these little cakes are sure to wow your guests

Halloween is the perfect excuse for the kids to take the fun of mud-pie making to the next level. For a treat that's wickedly chocolately, Kiwi baker Devoney Scarfe of SugarMama Baking created this chocolate spider tart made with the delicious improved chocolate baking range, NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE

Discover this zeppole di nonna recipe and fall in love with this sweet treat. A Zeppola is an Italian pastry dish of fluffy balls of fried dough - with this recipe coming from Luca Villari's nana

Silvana Silvestro of Silvana’s Sicilian shares her recipe for Italian dessert classic, cannoli. Crisp pastry tubes are filled with creamy custard for a heavenly sweet treat

This chocolate and coffee sour cream cake recipe is deliciously moist and diabetes friendly. Featuring notes of vanilla and orange, this cake is sure to go down a treat

This custard tart recipe produces silky, creamy desserts that are hard to stop at just one. Gently spiced and with hints of orange, these Portuguese tarts are ready in just 35 minutes

Nici Wickes' soft and springy banana cake is turned it up a notch with a crunchy, gooey caramel topping. Delish!

These dense little cakes from Nici Wickes are lashed with salted caramel icing, then drizzled with even more salted caramel for a decadent gluten-free treat!

Persimmons are grilled in honey then paired with creamy, vanilla-spiked mascarpone and crunchy candied walnuts. An easy yet impressive persimmon recipe

Raw food expert Megan May of Little Bird Organics zaps the classic calorie-laden banoffee pie with activated nuts, alternative sweeteners and dairy-free coconut to create a raw, light and tasty treat

This apple pie recipe is a delicious marriage of fruity pudding and cheese plate all baked in a pie. Both tart and sweet, and gently spiced, it’s not what you’d expect in an apple pie

These spongy treats are inspired by date loaf - so sticky and moreish you can’t stop at one piece. These date puddings are a bit lighter in texture and feature nut and caramel note

The humble grapefruit is often overshadowed by mandarins, lemons and limes. This recipe redresses the balance by transforming the usual lemon curd pie into a grapefruit version and topping it with fluffy marshmallow meringue

Rhubarb and apple are encased in a crunchy, caramelised sugar-crusted pastry in this delicious pie recipe. Recipe and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif

This chocolatey croissant pudding recipe is a decadent upgrade of your classic bread and butter pudding. Recipe and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif

Scrolls are a Kiwi classic - and this scroll recipe is sure to be a favourite in your household in no time! Fluffy walnut scrolls are topped with a homemade caramel drizzle icing for the ultimate sweet treat

This dense, moist mud cake is the perfect recipe for impressing a crowd. Salted caramel is the star - sandwiching the cake together as well as acting as icing. A truly indulgent dessert

Classic apple pie gets a delicious injection of caramel in this dessert recipe. Featuring homemade pastry, Granny Smith apples and caramel custard sauce, this apple pie is a real winner

This no-bake cheesecake recipe is delivishly decadent! Caramello chocolate, Oreos and salted caramel sauce combine to create a crowd-pleasing cheesecake that's a must for your next sweet occasion

Creamy panna cotta is sweet and sophisticated in this gorgeous recipe that features subtle vanilla and decadent white chocolate

This sweet take on pithiviers sees pear and almond encased in golden puff pastry and drizzled in a homemade caramel brandy sauce. Divine!

These fruit ice blocks make a great afternoon tea or dessert for kids and adults. This recipe is very simple and the tangy raw tamarillos offset the sweetness of the yoghurt

This sweet pastry will knock the socks off bought pastry. You can make it in a food processor or by hand in a bowl. This tarte tatin recipe makes a big tart but you could easily halve the recipe

A traditional caramel slice recipe gets a flavourful twist in this version. Sweet prunes and spicy ginger add a welcome kick to a classic

This dense, moist chocolate cake features swirls of chocolate, caramel and rhubarb and is drizzled with gooey caramel sauce. A delicious addition to any sweet occasion

The chewy texture and hit of citrus in this slice makes it perfect for lunch boxes or to share with friends over a cuppa

Nici Wickes' recipe for coffee and walnut cheesecake slice is simply heaven and can easily double as a dessert

A minty, creamy cheesecake topping sits atop a gluten-free chocolate brownie base for this chocolate mint cheesecake recipe

Served in individual glasses, these spiced orange and Cointreau cheesecakes combine subtle citrus flavours with spice and creamy filling

Layers of creamy cheesecake and espresso-laden sponge combine to create this delicious tiramisu cheesecake

Orange blossom is a Persian favourite used to infuse desserts with a subtle perfume, while not adding any sweetness. It's a delicate accent to this Italian classic, and regularly features on the menu at Cazador

Using pineapple lumps to flavour this cheesecake recipe is pretty genius, if you ask us. Whether you’re having a girls’ night or a dinner party, this pineapple lump cheesecake is the perfect crowd-pleaser

Whether you’re having a girls’ night or a dinner party, this baked lemon cheesecake recipe is the perfect crowd-pleaser

This berry cheesecake recipe is like a more indulgent version of breakfast berries and yoghurt. It's the perfect crowd-pleaser!

This zesty lemon and passionfruit tart provides the perfect sweet finale. The tangy fruity flavours keep this tart wonderfully light and refreshing while satisfying that sweet tooth

This lemon pudding recipe never gets boring – it’s tangy and vibrant in flavour, and light and soft in texture. It's a good way of using up any less-than-fresh yoghurt. Waste not, want not!

Baked rice pudding is so easy to make. This rice pudding recipe has been jazzed up with marmalade ice cream – a great way to use up last year’s preserve

Steamed puddings are an easy dessert for a large family, but that doesn't mean those living alone or with smaller families should miss out. This smaller version takes no time to steam cook

In this self-saucing pudding recipe, gooey caramel sauce pools around a light banana sponge studded with buttery pecans and dates. It has all the gooeyness of sticky date pudding, but less rich and sickly

Meant-to-be dessert flavours peanut and chocolate come together perfectly in this marble cake recipe. Sandwiched together with a caramel-mascarpone filling and topped with dark chocolate icing, this cake is a winner

Juicy pineapple pairs perfectly with coffee in this layered pineapple coffee cake recipe. Topped with a creamy coffee icing and finished with a crunchy coffee praline topping, this cake is a must for your next special occasion

This gorgeous pink raspberry velvet cake is the perfect sweet note to add to any special birthday, bridal shower, party or baby shower

Prepare to please a crowd with this decadent banana chocolate-chip loaf. Featuring a milk chocolate frosting on top and sandwiched in the middle, this loaf is sure to be a hit

This is both decadent but not too rich – if that’s possible. Clafoutis (cla-foo-tee) is a French dessert, basically a baked batter, and it’s one of those super-easy to throw together desserts that is always impressive! Plus, it's gluten-free

This hazelnut, prune and chocolate cake recipe creates a substantial cake, gorgeously studded with soft, sweet prunes and gooey chocolate and perfect with a cup of hot coffee

When chocolate and orange collide, magic happens! Try Nici Wickes' chocolate pastry tart and discover the wonderful combination of creamy ricotta, dark chocolate and vibrant citrus

Apple, pistachio and a cardamom-spiced caramel sauce combine perfectly to create this special cake. Simple, yet impressive enough to be the star of your next morning or afternoon tea

Nutty coconut and sweet dates are topped in a lavish caramel sauce in this decadent self-pudding recipe. Serve with plenty of velvety whipped cream for a truly comforting dessert

Lush, sticky and decadent, what's dessert without caramel? This clever pie recipe transforms the delicious flavours of a caramel latte into a glorious tart that's perfect for any sweet occasion

Triple chocolate brownie pairs perfectly with sticky caramel pretzels and popcorn in this recipe. A show-stopping treat for parties, sleepovers, shared lunches or weekend baking with the kids!

These cupcakes are pretty as a picture - and they taste delicious too! Perfect for your next party, morning tea or weekend baking, the petal buttercream icing is sure to be a stand out

Creating this iconic party favourite is easier than you'd expect! Decorate your crunchy toffee apples with crushed nuts or chocolate sprinkles and prepare to delight kids and adults alike

Make the most of rhubarb season with this delicious recipe. Perfect served toasty warm with plenty of berry ripple ice cream

This wonderfully light recipe uses lower-fat ingredients to recreate a popular dessert, without the added guilt. It's both delicious and visually appealing, making the perfect cake for special occasions.

This low-fat dessert combines sweet, tropical pineapple with chai tea spices to create a flavour-packed dessert you won't feel guilty about eating every day. Try serving with creamy yoghurt for a brilliant sweet-treat.

Apples anchor cinnamon, raisins, ginger and golden syrup in this delicious sweet tart recipe. Topped with smooth custard and served with cream, this quick dessert is a winner

You'll experience the full potential of your toasted sandwich maker when you give this easy recipe a go! Fast and delicious, these apple pie jaffles are perfect served with lots of vanilla ice cream

This delicious recipe takes all those warm apple pie flavours and transforms them into these fluffy cupcakes. Iced with a cinnamon and nutmeg-spiced buttercream, they're sure to be a hit

Cherries are gently stewed in lemonade and layered with lemon curd, cream and coconut for this silky cherry fool recipe

Filled with warming spices like cinnamon and star anise, this mixed berry and apple crumble is perfect for those chilly winter evenings

These ice-cream pops are a delicious enjoyed on Christmas Day, or on Boxing Day when you have extra pud to use up!

This classic butter cake, smothered in butter cream icing, will satisfy your sweet tooth. Best served with a cup of tea or coffee for a simple afternoon treat.

Sweeten up the festive season with this decadent chocolate cherry bombe alaska! The perfect dessert to share with family or friends.

This pear and coconut impossible pie gets its name from the fact that it's impossible to go wrong! This dessert pie is quick, easy, sweet 'n' fruity!

To vary these fudgy cookies, try mixing and matching white and dark chocolates with different berries or dried cherries or apricots.

These festive tombstone brownies make the ultimate Halloween treats! Easy and delicious!

You can still indulge your sweet tooth while following a diabetes-friendly diet with this gorgeous chocolate dessert cake from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Diabetes: Food for Life' cookbook.

A thick wedge of this zesty cake goes perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

Sticky and sweet toffee popcorn sticks and poison fruit skewers - the perfect treats for this Halloween! Delicious, quick, and a lot of fun to make!

An afternoon delight!

Mindy mermaid