The very best slice sensations

Imagine your favourite chocolate slice, take it up a notch and you have this recipe. It’s seriously good – you have been warned. James Moffatt/ bauersyndication.com.au

These sweet meringue topped treats are perfect for that special afternoon tea.

A rich chocolatey slice great for a gift or as a lunch-box filler. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

This slice is wickedly moreish, so don’t blame me if you can’t stop at one piece! The creaminess of the mascarpone studded with tart fresh raspberries makes this a truly decadent treat.

Tim Tam Strawberry Champagne biscuits form the base for this cool retro-styled slice that will turn afternoon tea into an event. Recipe by High Tea With Dragons.

Full of seeds, nuts and grains with the added benefit of molasses and salted dark chocolate – consider this slice a rather fancy scroggin in an easy-to-eat bar. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

Caramel walnut slice

This Kiwi classic can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to four days. The biscuits break up the sweetness of this chocolatey slice beautifully.

I can still remember making this slice as a young girl. I’m sure I created a terrible mess in the kitchen but the reward was always worth it!

Aesthetically pleasing, rich and dark with pops of gold and amethyst. This slice is the perfect end to a delicious meal this weekend. Recipe from Gourmet Traveller.

This nutty, salty and sweet tart trumps the boring caramel chocolate slice. Truly decadent and divine, this tart is a winner every time.

This heavenly slice combines the flavours and textures of two of your favourite desserts, revealing a creamy, crumbly, buttery dessert with soft stewed apples to delight your friends and family.

Bringing together the flavours of coconut, coffee and chocolate, these mocha slices make a great snack, and perfect gift.

This beautiful lemon cheesecake slice is absolutely divine and wonderful for a weekend treat. Golden, crumbly pastry is beautiful topped with a creamy, zesty filling and dusted with shredded coconut.

Sweet, chewy, chocolately and nutty – this divine pecan slice is perfect served with a freshly brewed cup of coffee for a decadent morning or afternoon treat.

Indulge your sweet tooth with the irresistible combination of crunchy salted almonds, sticky toffee and rich dark chocolate. Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee as an afternoon pick-me-up.

There are some things in the food world that just go together – basil and tomato, pork and apple, beer and potato chips – and, if you ask me, chocolate and hazelnuts. This slice is deliciously crunchy, gooey and caramelly – and I doubt it will last very long in the biscuit tin!

With a thick layer of caramel and a chocolatey base, this decadent slice makes any afternoon tea special.

A classic chocolate caramel slice for a special occasion.