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The quality of store bought meringue is excellent, and once smothered fresh blackberries, yoghurt and cream your guests won't know the difference. For a grown up version, splash a little blackberry liqueur such as crème de mûre for a boozy twist.

Want freshly-made frozen treats in a flash? These instant sorbet recipes are just what you need. All you need is a few ingredients, a blender and five minutes up your sleeve - and voilà!

Such a delicious sweet treat!

Everyone loves a classic pav at Christmas, but try rolling yours into a luscious log for a delicious update. This billowy confection of meringue wrapped around a centre of sweet berries and spiced cream will cause a sensation when it arrives at the table.

With seasonal berries as good as this, it’s ridiculously easy to make spectacular desserts. These creamy tarts topped with sweet and tart berries will delight you, and the subtle kick of pepper in the crust goes beautifully with the fruit!

With the berry season upon us, it’s time to make pie! Nici Wickes' gluten-free pie recipe creates a simple dessert that's delicious served with clotted or whipped cream. It's a must-try!

Bring the indulgent flavours of coffee and liquor to this truly decadent Kahlua-infused dessert.

Be careful not to overheat the butter and chocolate mixture once chocolate has been added; the mixture will seize. Rotate blondie halfway through cooking to ensure it cooks and colours evenly. Add 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts, such as hazelnuts or macadamias. Note

Berries and lemon are a great match in this vegan take on an old classic. A chocolatey, gluten-free base pairs with a silky coconut cream and cashew butter filling and berry topping to make one all-round knockout of a dessert!

This delicious plum and blackberry crumble is one to put at the top of your must-try list - especially if it's paired with a dollop of homemade spice yoghurt. One helping will never be enough!

All you need is four ingredients to bring this simple blackberry and apple jam recipe to life. Share a jar with your nearest and dearest or keep in the pantry a delicious dose of fruity goodness whenever you want

Be the star of the show this Christmas with this dazzling dessert idea. Our summer pavlova ice cream torte (which graced the cover of Food magazine's 2019 Christmas issue) is sure to make this year's feast memorable!

Cranberries and Christmas go hand in hand, and this rich-red chutney is the best way to make the most of the festive pairing. Make little jars for gifts, or keep them all for yourself to be enjoyed with your turkey!

Even if you don’t make your own pastry that often, this recipe is so simple that it’s worth the extra effort. The topping could also be tropical fruit or roasted rhubarb, just make sure whatever you use it’s generously piled high.

Is there any combination quite as tasty as chicken, cranberry and brie? Wrap this delectable mixture up in crispy filo pastry to make little parcels that are bursting with flavour - perfect as a Christmas starter or take-a-plate idea.

A gorgeous mix between a slice and a sandwich, this sweet treat combines golden and crispy homemade pastry with a bubbling and jammy berry filling. It's perfect eaten cold for morning or afternoon tea!

Nici Wickes always has frozen berries on hand so she can whip up a crumble at the drop of a hat - not a bad rule to live by, in our opinion! A crumble is very easily scaled down for one, like in this sweet and simple recipe.

This raspberry cheesecake brownie is an absolute star - you just can't go wrong when combining these two favourite desserts! Topped with the sweet tang of raspberries and a gorgeous raspberry syrup, it's a must-try sweet treat.

The perfect combination of tart and sweet, these little rhubarb-berry crumbles are a delightful idea for a winter dessert. Serve with our silky ricotta cream and a sprinkle of orange zest for a real treat.

Get the young ones to show mum the love this Mother’s Day, by making a glass of this whipped lemon yoghurt parfait for an easy, delicious breakfast in bed. Top with homemade strawberry compote for extra sweetness!

This is a super cute and easy snack idea for hungry kids at Easter time. Or, make it into a fun activity and fill old mason jars with nibbles, tie with twine, add fresh flowers and gift to grandparents or teachers.

In the late afternoon, there’s nothing nicer than a slice of this tea cake with lashings of blackberry cream, but it’s even more satisfying when you’ve foraged the berries yourself. If you can’t find wild berries, frozen ones will work just as well

A zingy sauce with barbecued meat is one of my favourite things. This vinaigrette delivers a sweet and sour piquancy. Try it – and this simple salad – with roast pork or shredded duck, too.

Is there anything more delicious than homemade ice cream? This recipe is delightfully creamy, and makes the perfect after-dinner treat when paired with the crunch of our cinnamon oat crumble.

Spoon yourself a bowl of Nadia Lim's ambrosia for a dessert that will take you back to your childhood. The soft and pillowy goodness, filled with crunches of chocolate, is the summer dessert of our dreams.

Get your bake on and whip up this deliciously simple blueberry danish. Nothing is better than warm pastry filled with fresh or frozen berries and lemon curd!

Not too sweet but super fudgy, this slice is like a flour-free brownie except that it’s packed with nut protein for goodness! All the berries and bits of chocolate make this an irresistible treat.

You don’t need to be camping to enjoy a scrumptious skillet dessert like this deliciously sweet berry and coconut cobbler. So grab the family as this cobbler is bound to bring a taste of adventure

Nici Wickes' custard sandwiches are like a very simplified mille-feuille, but their simplicity belies their impressiveness and they highlight fresh berries perfectly. It's a dessert recipe almost anyone can master!

This frozen berry yoghurt bars recipe is the best thing you can make in your fridge. Kids will love the sweet flavours, while adults will love that it's gluten-free so it can be shared with just about everyone

If you're yet to experience just how good avocado is for a sweet treat, you've got to try this slice recipe. Full of natural ingredients, this slice will be a new favourite for kids and adults alike

This simple yoghurt curd recipe creates the ideal easy dessert. All you need is essentially one ingredient and a few hours to be enjoying a creamy, delicious treat with your favourite sweet toppings

Home baking doesn't get much better than this berry pie recipe. Blackberry and blackcurrant juices combine with butter and sugar to create a delicious topping. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of yoghurt for ultimate enjoyment

Get your morning off to a delicious start with this clever breakfast cookie recipe. Packed with all sorts of natural ingredients and easily prepped in advance, these cookies make a tasty brekkie on the go

This tart recipe is the perfect way to enjoy lush custard and fresh seasonal fruit this summer. Dainty and delightful, these tarts will be right at home at your next afternoon tea or dinner party

Cobbler on the barbie?! You better believe it! This surprisingly simple apple and berry cobbler recipe can be cooked entirely on the barbecue, so it's perfect for lazy evenings at the campground or bach

This fruit yoghurt terrine recipe looks impressive, but it secretly incredibly easy to make. All you need is a handful of ingredients and Yoplait's Greek style vanilla yoghurt to create this simply delicious dessert

Wow you friends and family with minimal fuss

Put your favourite berries to good use creating this delicious semifreddo ice cream. Easy to make and perfect for cooling down on warm days, this sweet treat is a must-try for berry fans

Berry lovers won't be able to resist this gorgeous cheesecake recipe! With a crumbly cookie base, silky cheesecake filling and vibrant berry sauce, this recipe creates a truly showstopping dessert

Love rosé? This incredible cake recipe is a must-try! A decadent brownie base is topped with sparkling moscato rosé and berry jelly to create a simple yet sophisticated dessert that's super impressive!

This delicious fruit pie recipe sees a sweet berry and pear filling spiked with rosewater, encased in pastry and baked to perfection. Serve with freshly whipped cream for a crowd-pleasing dessert

What better way to start your day than with a batch of homemade waffles? This recipe is perfect for lazy weekend mornings. Pair with whipped cream, maple syrup and berries for a winning breakfast

Serve up a trendy spread for breakfast this weekend with this mixed berry and yoghurt muesli parfait recipe. Simple, delicious and packed with goodness, this is the perfect start to the day

This take on French toast is better than the original in my books, says Nici Wickes. It's easy to whip up and always a favourite with kids - especially when served with mascarpone and berries

Put those Easter eggs to good use with these delicious dessert cups. This recipe sees white chocolate mousse spooned into eggs and topped with berries, nuts and caramel. Heaven!

All you need is a few ingredients to create this delicious boysenberry cheesecake iceblocks recipe. Fruity and creamy, these iceblocks are perfect for the whole family to enjoy

For a light yet delicious dessert, try this berry fool recipe. Top with extra berries, hazelnuts and mint for an exceptional dessert that can be made a day in advance. Talk about easy entertaining!

This refreshing and delicious berry and ginger chia seed smoothie is great enjoyed for a healthy breakfast or afternoon treat

This beautifully moist semolina berry cake is fantastic enjoyed for dessert or afternoon tea. Top with juicy berries, dust with icing sugar and serve big slices with tea or coffee

Make the most of summer's bounty of berries with this delicious pie recipe. This rustic pie is perfect served in wedges with big dollops of whipped cream or scoops of ice cream

This recipe creates a delicate, delicious flan that's studded with summer berries and perfect served warm or cold, with a big dollop of cream or scoop of ice cream

This vibrant smoothie bowl gets its rich, vivid hue from Crown Range Cellar Blackcurrant Powder. Packed with fruit, nuts and dates, this smoothie bowl is the perfect start to your day

Pukeko Junction Café’s baked cheesecake is famous for good reason! Irresistibly creamy and drizzled with homemade berry couli, their recipe is a must-try

Get the kids involved in the kitchen with this gluten-free berry cupcake recipe. Your budding chefs will love getting stuck in with the measuring, sifting, grating and mixing

Nici Wickes shares her mum's recipe for silky, decadent cheesecake. Serve with sweet strawberries and fruity berry syrup at your next cake-worthy occasion

Nici Wickes' trifle recipe is a dazzling centrepiece for any Christmas table! Dabs of lemon curd on top of this berry trifle adds zing and balance to the creaminess of the custard and cream

Whether it's a decadent brunch or the sweet finale to a sleep over, these recipes for creating your own waffle bar are sure to go down a treat!

A delicious combination of oozing cheese, fragrant thyme and ripe blackberries matches perfectly with the slightly tart Cranberry, Coconut & Honey Baked Oat Thins by Huntley & Palmers

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

Easy and fuss-free, this pear and berry cobbler recipe is the perfect comforting dessert for the winter months. Serve with lots of creamy custard

I like to keep it super-simple when it comes to fruit crumbles, and I think the best ones have an almost shortcake-like golden crust with the bubbling fruit just sneaking through in places.

Jellies will keep kids happy whenever you’re entertaining as they never seem to tire of them! Mum would make jellies as a treat for pudding or, if we were really lucky, she’d put them in our lunch boxes frozen and they’d then thaw out over the day. Why are jellies so fascinating to children? I think it’s the thrill and intrigue of wondering how something that can wobble so deliciously can still hold together.

Without doubt this layer cake is a festive showstopper. Recipe by Fiona Hugues. Photo by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This little light patisserie concept originates from northern France – translated into English, ‘merveilleux’ means ‘wonderful’ and what wonderful mouthfuls these little treats are. They are usually a combination of meringue, cream and dark chocolate but I’ve given them a Kiwi summertime makeover with lots of sharp and tangy fruit flavour. Crunchy puffs of sweet meringue, chock-full of lemony cream and wearing tangy caps of strawberry powder are the perfect light finish to a holiday celebration. Recipe by Fiona Hugues. Photo by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Pete Evans' recipe for a mango berry smoothie is ideal for a weekend brunch menu, or any time you need a pick-me-up. Photography by Bauersyndication.com.au.

This easy rocky road is a gorgeous edible gift idea for Christmas. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Incredibly easy to make and yet so gorgeous to look at, this edible gift is a fun one for the kids to make. There are three flavour combinations but the method is the same. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Megan May's version of the popular Brazilian breakfast bowl. It's a bowl of antioxidant-rich acai blended with berries and banana into a healthy ‘sorbet’. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

A perfect citrus twist to enjoy during any occasion.

This delicious and nutritious breakfast is suitable for diabetics. Add your favourite mixed berries, pistachios and nuts for an extra crunch, and fruity flavour.

These sweet and decadent chocolate tacos with fresh cream and berries makes the ultimate brunch, dessert or sweet treat!

This refreshing, fruity, Halloween inspired drink makes the perfect beverage for all your guests!

Refreshing healthy summer treats don't get better than these easy to make mulberry yoghurt ice blocks! The team from Cornersmith cafe and picklery share their recipe from their new cookbook.

Escape to summer with this delightfully sweet summer lemon and berry pudding! Fruity, creamy, and simply divine!

Doughnut heaven! These deliciously indulgent baked cinnamon and ricotta doughnuts are full of sweet, satisfying flavours and spices, making them the ultimate afternoon treat!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this sweet and refreshing berry ice-cream cheesecake - the perfect dessert for the warmer nights!

Cool, creamy and packed full of berries, this divine ice-cream recipe by Scott Gooding from his book, Clean Living, will have you reaching for seconds. It tastes so good you'd never guess it was healthy!

Indulge in these sweet and satisfying blackberry swirl lemonade cupcakes - perfect for morning or afternoon tea with just the right amount of sweetness!

This berry and coconut chia puddings are naturally sweet and packed full of the goodness of chia seeds to keep you fueled for the day. Enjoy a little pot for breakfast, dessert or a mid-morning snack.

Mixed berries with palm sugar crumbs is definitely a sweet treat you can have without feeling guilty for going in for seconds

Sweet, fluffy and buttery, these gorgeous dessert loaf stuffed with crunchy almonds and sweet, juicy cranberries is beautiful served warm out of the oven, sliced and enjoyed with a pot of tea.

Start your day the right way with the deliciously healthy and nutty super muesli, packed full of whole grains and antioxidants.

These golden, fluffy scones are absolutely beautiful with sweet berries mixed throughout. Serve your scones warm, split open with a dollop of thick cream and some fresh raspberries for a perfect afternoon tea.

A timeless dessert classic that is loved by all - there is something so divine about warm, stewed fruits with a sweet, biscuit crumble.

Deliciously sweet and fluffy, these buttermilk pancakes make the perfect breakfast for a relaxed weekend morning. Topped with warm maple berries and a dollop of vanilla yoghurt, these will set you up for a great day ahead!

Indulge in this classic dessert and enjoy the textures of warm, stewed fruits with a crumbly sweet topping. Perfect for a Winter's night!

It's no mystery why this luscious dish is such a classic - just take one bite of the crispy base, soft fruity centre and fluffy meringue top to experience pure dessert joy.

You’ll want to loosen your belts after the Christmas roast to make room for this perfect little Christmas dessert served with spiced pinot cranberries and mascarpone.

Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or a decadent morning tea, these fluffy golden pikelets are beautiful served drizzled with runny maple syrup and topped with tender caramelised apple pieces.

Similar to a traditional Italian calzone, this sugary pastry is delicious is the delicious coating to a soft, fruity filling.