12 deliciously sweet walnut dessert recipe ideas

Topped with whipped caramel frosting sprinkled with sea salt, this moist banana, walnut and coffee cake is perfect for a special occasion.

Nici Wickes’ maple walnut muffins-masquerading-as-cupcakes are irresistible. Take this delicious recipe even further with homemade maple cream cheese icing

This tart is super-simple to make and whenever I serve it up for friends, they always ask for the recipe. It’s the most divinely textured and flavoured tart and perfect as a dessert or anytime sweet treat!

Deliciously moorish, these sweet biscuits are packed full of chewy dried fruit and crunchy walnuts. Perfect served fresh out of the oven and shared with loved ones.

Crunchy, buttery and deliciously crispy, Nici Wickes’ walnut wafers recipe is the ultimate sweet treat for friends and family to enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee

This fluffy Paleo pumpkin and walnut bread recipe creates a beautiful morning or afternoon snack that’s great served spread with your favourite nut butter and sprinkled with fresh blueberries

Coffee and walnuts are old friends. In these cute little cakes, the sour cream adds an extra richness and ensures a wonderfully moist crumb. The recipe makes 8 small cakes or 10-12 muffins.

This gorgeous walnut tart is packed full of crunchy nut pieces and a sweet, tasty filling. Serve yourself a big slice of this decadent dessert with a mug of your favourite coffee.

Have you ever made your own crackers? It’s easy, fun and economical – Nici Wickes’ recipe yields plenty of walnut oat crackers. These store well and stay crisp and fresh for at least three weeks

Replace walnuts with cashews, macadamias or pecans. Make individual puddings using 4 x 1-cup ovenproof dishes; reduce cooking time to 20 minutes. Note