Caramel

Use milk or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate. Note

Make in a 22cm pie plate instead; cooking time will vary. Note

For easy spreading, use an offset or cranked spatula. You can find them at specialty kitchenware stores. Note

Mexican food is hot, hot, hot! Surrender to its exotic flavours – sweet, sharp, smoky, hot, fragrant and fruity, sometimes all together on the one plate

To prevent blondies drying out, cut only as many pieces as needed. Swap white chocolate for dark. Note

Serve immediately after baking or pudding will soak up sauce on standing. Note

Heat a large knife blade under hot running water before cutting slice. Note

Use brown sugar instead of demerara sugar. Note

Use strawberry ice-cream instead of vanilla, then drizzle with strawberry or chocolate topping. Note

Crush lollies by placing them in a snap-lock air-tight bag. Remove all the air, then crush them with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Note

If you prefer a stiffer, glossier meringue, add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of sugar to the egg whites. Note

Run out of time to make a proper Christmas pudding? You can still have a tasty treat on your festive table with this last-minute recipe thanks to Julie Goodwin.

Use a hot, sharp knife to cut slice into squares. Note

Use 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste in place of extract, if preferred. Note

We used a mandolin to slice the apple, which gives this visually pleasing effect. Note

The caramel filling must be stirred constantly during cooking for perfect, smooth results and to prevent catching on the base of the pan. Note

A timeless dessert that is loved by all, this delicious caramel and chocolate slice is easy to make, but packed full of flavour everyone will love.

If caramelising sugar under the grill, sit brulees in a baking dish with ice cubes packed around them, so they remain firm while the sugar melts. Note

Soft, sweet, buttery pudding enrobed in a gorgeous butterscotch sauce is the perfect dessert on a cold winter�s night. This sticky date pudding recipe is the ultimate dessert indulgence.

Makes 6 Note

We served our brulee with a selection of lychees, chopped mango and sliced white peaches. Note

If preferred, toast these doughnuts in a sandwich press 2-3 minutes. Note

Apples, caramel, golden crumble and cream - is there any better combination than this? This is apple crumble on steroids

Enjoy a coconutty treat with a plate of these caramel macaroon slices. The caramel and coconut topping is so crispy on the top but deliciously gooey in the middle!

While many recipes call for the condensed milk to be boiled in the can until caramelised, this can be a dangerous method, as there is the risk of the can exploding. Note

Store cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Dulce de leche (“candy of milk”) is a treat prepared by slowly heating sweetened condensed milk to create a rich and decadent sauce or syrup, similar in flavour to caramel. Note

Salted caramel took the world by storm a few years ago, and as a go-to sweet treat, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. These salted peanut caramels are perfectly sticky, chewy, nutty and salty.

Add an exotic touch to an everyday crème caramel with rosewater, cardamom and saffron. Silky soft and darkly sweet, this is a stunning dessert.

Homemade ice-cream is swirled with caramel sauce and topped with crushed amaretti biscuits in this impressive, decadent ice-cream cake.

Impress your dinner guests with this upside-down cake with caramelised apple and dessicated coconut.

This decadent butterscotch pie will satisfy the cravings of any sweet tooth. The only problem with this luscious dish is trying to decide whether to serve it with lashings of whipped cream, or ice-cream.

Succulent figs add interest, depth and flavour to this deliciously easy chocolate caramel slice.

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

Banana, caramel and cream are delightful in this easy sponge roll.

Store slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Note

Crunchy and decadent, these amazing almond caramel bars make the perfect gift.

We used pink lady apples, but any type will be fine. If you prefer, crème fraîche, mascarpone or whipped cream can be flavoured and used instead of the yogurt. Note

The pan is measured at the top, not the base. It’s important to not grease the tube pan, the cake mixture needs to cling to the pan as it rises during the baking process. Tube pans are large smooth-sided ring pans with small “feet” to support the inverted pan while the cake cools. If the […]

Ginger and caramel go together beautifully in this ultimate winter dessert, especially when teamed with decadent calvados custard.

Thrill the family this weekend with these banana pikelets drizzled with homemade caramel sauce and cinnamon cream.

You will know that the caramel is ready to be removed from the heat when the mixture starts to come away from the base and side of the saucepan. Note

Spoil the chocoholics with this decadent and crunchy chocolate caramel slice.

To make these caramelised bananas even more delicious, you can soften the ice-cream slightly, layer it in cups with the fruit and top with crushed nuts to make a parfait.

Spoil the kids with these amazing dessert pizzas topped with strawberries, banana and caramel sauce. Perfect for a sleepover party!

Mousse-like chocolate cakes are drizzled with a salted caramel sauce for a decadent dessert

Impress your guests with these scrumptious banana and caramel cakes from Australian Women's Weekly.

There was usually a tin of condensed milk in the fridge at home when I was growing up and my guilty pleasure was drinking it out of the can!

This cake will keep in an airtight container for up to three days. Without the icing, it can be frozen for up to three months. Note

There are many parts to this dish, so it pays to get yourself fully organised before you begin. Despite the work involved, coconut panna cotta with mango and wafers is worth the effort.

One look at this creation will have your guests oohing and ahhing in admiration. One taste and they'll be begging you for the recipe.

Filled with coffee-soaked sultanas and chopped walnuts, these banana caramel scrolls are a decadent morning sweet treat.

Try this cheat's version of a Kiwi favourite.

These buns are best made on the day of serving. Note

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure,your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructionsbefore using. You will need 2 small over-ripe bananas (260g). Recipe not suitable to freeze Note

The perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy, these delicious caramel peanut hearts are the perfect weekend snack, or gift for loved ones.

We used a thick, caramel-flavoured ice-cream topping in this recipe. Note

Sweet and delicious Vietnamese coffee crème caramel tart from Australian Women's Weekly.

This classic caramel slice with the crunch of macadamias is perfect with that morning or afternoon cuppa.

TOPPING Combine ingredients in a small bowl. The dough is quite soft so it does need to be handled gently. If you have trouble, or it’s a hot day, refrigerate the dough at any stage for about 15 minutes for it to firm-up. Note

Fig and chocolate studded cupcakes spread with chocolate ganache and topped with fresh figs and toffee crowns make a pretty spectacular treat.

Teaming sweet flavours with salt is not a new discovery, but in recent years the combination of salt and caramel has worked its way from the culinary elite to mainstream tastes. And a good thing, too.

Freshly cooked churros, the classic Spanish doughnuts, rolled in chilli sugar and dipped in caramel sauce while still warm make a spectacular dessert. For the full effect, serve with a small cup of thick, rich hot chocolate.

The caramel and caramelised white chocolate ganache can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight+ container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before assembling cake. Note

Show off your MasterChef skills by making this traditional croquembouche. You will need a croquembouche stand, and if you've got a silicon liner to help slip the finished tower from the stand all the better. It'll be worth the work to see the look on your guests' faces when you present them with croquembouche.

With a crunchy biscuit base, ice-cream filling with sliced banana, toffeed pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this decadent tart will satisfy the sweetest tooth.

This exquisite pork hock with peanut caramel & pickled cucumber is perfect for a special occasion.

Slice is best eaten on the day it is made, however, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Note

The cake will keep in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 4 days, and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Store any unused sauce in the refrigerator. Note

Crème catalana is the Catalan version of the French dessert, crème brulée. In fact, many regions lay claim to the origin of this dish. It's traditionally prepared on fathers day in Spain. We think you should enjoy it all year round.

This sweet and crunchy slice is easy to make and tastes amazing.

There's something about warm cake that can turn even the most anti-sweet toothed reaching for the fork. These warm ginger and date muffins with caramel sauce are worth writing home about.

This recipe is also nut-free and gluten-free Note