24 ginger desserts to spice up your life

Serve this slice with coffee after your main, or save for morning tea.

A ginger kiss that is perfect for an afternoon cup of tea with visitors, or on your own.

Perfect biscuits of gingernut baked to perfection. Watch them go at afternoon tea!

These macadamia and ginger fingers make a lovely gluten-free alternative to cakes and biscuits for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy as part of your ‘elevenses’ routine, or treat the kids for their afternoon snack.

Iced cake will keep in an airtight container for up to three days. Uniced cake can be frozen for up to three months. SERVING SUGGESTION Serve warm as a dessert with cream or custard. Note

Richly spiced, the combination of brown sugar, golden syrup and buttermilk makes this ginger cake moist and delicious.

Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!

Make a double batch of this slice to cut and freeze for lunch boxes. Note

Alexa Johnston reintroduces an innovative tin-filler from 1950s New Zealand

These soft and spicy ginger treats deserve to be rediscovered.

With its surprising blend of delicious flavours this indulgent and sweet coconut and pineapple slice makes a delightful afternoon treat when enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Beat butter in a small bowl with an electric mixer until as white as possible. Beat in rind and sifted icing sugar until smooth. Whoopie pies are best eaten the day they are made. Note

This moreish and gently spiced gingerbread guys and gals recipe makes the perfect morsels to enjoy this festive season! Share as gifts or enjoy as part of your Christmas dessert spread

Pecans can be used in place of the walnuts, if you prefer. Be careful when measuring the bicarb ­any extra, and you will taste its distinct, bitter flavour in the pudding. Note