Chocolate

This caramel pecan choc tart is the definition of decadent. Create this indulgent recipe if your really want to impress friends and family at your next sweet occasion

Tucking lots of small caramel Easter eggs into Nici Wickes' self-saucing chocolate pudding recipe, so that they soften and melt as it cooks, makes this one glorious dessert

How's this for a sweet Easter treat? This cookie recipe sees gooey melted marshmallow, salted peanuts and sweet Easter eggs come together to create a perfectly festive sweet treat

This rich recipe takes brownies to decadent new heights. Spiked with dark chocolate and raspberries then served with fudge sauce and hazelnut crunch, this is a must for any chocoholic

Searching for your next show-stopping dessert recipe? Look no further than this decadent layered chocolate meringue cake. Topped with strawberry compote and drizzle with extra melted chocolate, this cake is guaranteed to impress

It doesn't get much better than these indulgent chocolate custard donuts. Whip up this recipe to create a decadent treat that's perfect for sharing with your nearest and dearest

Add an extra sweet touch to your Easter spread with these cute choc chunk cookies. Topped with chocolate mini eggs, this recipe is perfect for creating and sharing with the kids

This is the one time of year where chocolate at every meal is allowed! This honeycomb choc layer Easter cake recipe satisfies even the most seasoned sweet tooth

Tea House on the Lake shares the recipe for their famous scroggin slice. Packed with goodies and topped with a lush cream cheese icing, it's no surprise this slice is a New Plymouth favourite!

Nici Wickes shares a friend's recipe for peccadilloes biscuits dating all the way back to 1963! Now that's a tried and tested recipe

This chocolate pavolva recipe takes this classic Kiwi dessert to delicious new heights. Small in size but big on flavour, these mini pavs are a great sweet finale for your next dinner party

Enjoy this wonderful waffles recipe for an indulgent weekend breakfast or brunch (or even dessert!). Top with strawberries and a decadent chocolate fudge sauce for a real treat

Top these classic chocolate parfaits with late-season plums poached in pinot noir, and you’ve got a rather fancy adult dessert. Recipe by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

No one does decadence quite like Fiona Hugues. Here she pushes the boat out once more with this port and prune chocolate torte recipe - a gusty and gratifying cake that's perfect enjoyed during autumn's chill. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

Creating the world's trendiest treat just got easier with this faux cronut recipe. Puff pastry is the key to making this deliciously flaky dessert in just 30 minutes. Serve with vanilla custard cream and chocolate glaze

This decadent recipe produces soft-centered dark chocolate crinkle cookies that are delicious served as is or with a scoop of your favourite ice cream sandwiched between two

This stunning recipe sees pink and white cookies sandwiched together with a chocolate butter icing to create these Neopolitan sandwich cookies. Serve as the perfect high tea treat

You'll be blissed out after trying this delicious cranberry bliss bar recipe. Try swapping plain flour for your favourite gluten-free blend for a tasty gluten-free afternoon treat

Baked doughnuts are super quick to make, as they don’t contain yeast. Being baked, not fried, this recipe is also lighter and healthier than regular doughnuts

A healthy treat you can feel good about eating! These dark chocolate chia energy balls are natural, wholesome, and deliciously satisfying for an afternoon snack!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this no-bake chocolate wheaten slice recipe. Deliciously simple, this slice is the perfect example of how far a humble wheaten biscuit can go!

Indulge this festive season with this delicious Christmas rocky road truffle recipe. These bite-sized treats are perfect for sharing (although we wouldn't blame you for keeping them to yourself!)

This chocolate fudge mousse recipe creates a layered, decadent dessert that's surprisingly easy to make. Serve with extra whipped cream and enjoy!

This delicious layered Texan slice recipe combines dates, chocolate, coconut and seeds to create a chewy, moreish treat. It's the perfect partner for your afternoon tea or coffee

This decadent brownie recipe is here to conquer all your chocolate cravings! Thick with chocolate and studded with tart boysenberries, this treat is the perfect addition to your next sweet occasion

Weekend breakfast recipes don't get much better than these chocolate chip pancakes. Top with a little whipped cream, drizzle with maple syrup and dust lightly with icing sugar - delish!

Indulge your senses with this decadent choc marshmallow tart recipe! Light and deliciously sweet - this heavenly dessert is perfect for morning or afternoon tea

This indulgent marbled chocolate cream cheese brownie recipe is the perfect decadent dessert. Serve with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and fresh berries

These decadent and indulgent white chocolate, pistachio and cranberry Christmas truffles are so easy to make and are the perfect treat to add a sweet edge to your Christmas day

Who doesn't love nostalgic, delicious chocolate crackles? This recipe is perfect for making with the kids and serving as a sweet afternoon treat

This neenish tart recipe is a dessert lover's dream! The combination of sweet pastry, creamy lemon filling and chocolate icing is simple irresistible

This indulgent chocolate marshmallow slice recipe is perfect enjoyed for a sweet afternoon treat or served as a decadent dessert

Light, crispy pastry is topped with gingernut ice cream and drizzled with chocolate fudge in this delicious profiterole recipe. This dazzling dessert is to die for!

For an indulgent dessert, try this no-churn nutella ice cream that is incredibly decadent and perfect for the whole family to enjoy

These indulgent mint patties are incredibly easy to make and will be great enjoyed for a sweet morning or afternoon tea treat

Don't let dietary requirements hold you back from enjoying dessert! This gluten-free self-saucing chocolate pudding recipe tastes just as good as the original

Kiwifruit and white chocolate are a match made in heaven in this delicious muffin recipe. Enjoy with a hot cuppa for a fluffy, golden afternoon treat

Whip up this incredibly indulgent chocolate whisky cake recipe next time you need to impress! Decorate with Maltesers and grated chocolate for a delicious finish

Love afghans? This gluten-free afghans recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone - dietary requirements or not. This classic biscuit is perfect for filling the tins

When you're in the mood for a decadent dessert, you can't look past this chocolate mud cake recipe. Dense, moist and covered in dark chocolate ganache, this cake is a chocolate lover's dream

These indulgent chocolate brownies from Como St Café are perfect enjoyed for an afternoon tea treat or dessert served with mascarpone

For an indulgent dessert, try this decadent chocolate and pear pudding that is great served with chocolate sauce, pouring cream and ice cream

This delicious cherry and white chocolate semi-freddo is great enjoyed with loved ones for dessert

These indulgent and scrumptious all bran afghans are great enjoyed for morning or afternoon tea, accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee

These indulgent and deliciously decadent chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache are perfect for the whole family to enjoy for an afternoon tea treat or dessert

This recipe is a dessert lover's dream! Creamy, indulgent chocolate mousse is paired with juicy poached peaches for a decadent dessert that's made for sharing

For a sweet ending to the perfect night, try this decadent vanilla chocolate cups recipe. Creamy, romantic and surprisingly easy to make, this is the ultimate dessert

Love is in the air with this chocolate layer cake recipe! Bake this decadent cake as a treat for that special someone, or share the indulgence with your nearest and dearest

Enjoy a real Kiwi classic with this delicious Afghan biscuit recipe. Serve topped chocolate ganache and walnuts for a wonderfully nostalgic finish

This scrumptious recipe for milk chocolate hokey pokey bites is perfect for the kids school lunchboxes. Packed with chewy hokey pokey and creamy milk chocolate, these are the ultimate sweet treat!

This lamington recipe is a taste of dessert heaven! Caramel lamingtons are sandwiched together with whipped cream and Mars bars, then topped with white chocolate. Drool!

Nutella addicts rejoice! Your favourite spread has paired up with your favourite baked treat. This lamington recipe is a must-try for any serious dessert lover

Need a spiffy dessert in a snap? This recipe for chocolate cream brownie berry trifles creates a dessert that looks like a million bucks, all in just 20 minutes

Beetroot and chocolate? Who would've thought! This delicious recipe creates a dense, moist brownie packed with dark and white chocolate chunks and swirled with cream cheese

This sweet wreath recipe creates the perfect edible Christmas treat. Crafted from rice bubbles, chocolate and studded with sweets, this wreath is sure to be the star of the table

Craving a chocolate hit? This classic chocolate tart recipe is just what the doctor ordered. It's heavenly served for dessert with a dollop of freshly whipped cream

This tried and tested giant freckle cookie recipe is the perfect way to sweeten any morning or afternoon tea. Studded with smarties, these big cookies are sure to be welcomed by small hands

What's better than a one layer slice? This seven layer slice recipe is packed with fruit, nuts, chocolate and coconut to create a delicious sweet treat

This decadent little baked Alaska puddings recipe can be on the table for dessert with just a handful of ingredients. Be sure to serve with a drizzle of raspberry sauce

This chocolate marshmallow shortcake recipe creates the perfect slice with a chocolately shortcake base, fluffy raspberry marshmallow filling and a crunchy nut topping

This decadent chocolate espresso mousse recipe is fantastic enjoyed for an indulgent dessert - plus it's surprisingly simple to make! Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream if desired

Buche de Noel is a chocolatey Christmas cake that's filled with cream and rolled into a log. Try this simple recipe - it's a great introduction to this festive dessert

Try something a little different with this gorgeous spelt and LSA chocolate cookie recipe. This biscuit makes a delicious change from your normal choc chip cookies

Nici Wickes' shares her mum's famous watermelon ice-cream cake recipe, which is legendary in their family! It’s so popular with the grandchildren and a bit of fun for the oldies too

This decadent nutty chocolate, cranberry and cherry fudge recipe was made for sharing. Perfect as an after-dinner treat or for your next morning tea, this simple recipe is a cinch to create

Light, crispy choux pastry is filled with passionfruit cream and drizzled in chocolate fudge in this delicious profiterole recipe. This dazzling dessert is to die for!

Medjool dates are the key to making this chocolate date mousse recipe pop. The caramel undertones and naturally sweet flavour of these dates also means this dessert contains no refined sugar

This chocolate raspberry tart recipe creates a simple yet decadent dessert that's sure to become your go-to when you need to impress. Serve chilled with fresh berries

This is no ordinary ice cream cake! This decadent mocha ice cream cake recipe is layered with flavours and perfect for making an impression at your next cake-worthy occasion!

Mitchelli’s Café Rinato shares the recipe for their fantastic magic slice. Combining fruit, nuts, chocolate and coconut, this slice is the perfect partner for your afternoon cuppa

Delight at your next cake-worthy occasion with this gluten-free raspberry and white chocolate cake recipe. Decorate with flowers and fresh berries to really impress

Nici Wickes' delicious sponge bites are a wonderful alternative to the classic sponge cake. Serve these sweet bites at your next party with strawberries and cream. A new Kiwi dessert favourite

Auckland's Culprit restaurant shares their take on the classic Kiwi peanut slab. Decadent milk chocolate mousse is topped with a crunchy salted popcorn and peanut brittle and topped with thick vanilla ice cream. Heaven!

No Christmas is complete without a Christmas cake! This tasty orange and dark chocolate Christmas cake recipe is dense, moist and loaded with delicious fruit. Give it a go this festive season!

Nothing tastes like the festive season quite like a decadent Christmas pudding. This orange and dark chocolate version is perfect served with your choice of creamy custard or ice cream

Looking for a deliciously different way to celebrate Christmas? This indulgent chocolate rocky road Christmas wreath cake recipe is just the ticket! Serve post-feast or enjoy in the festive lead-up

Combine two festive favourites with this deliciously indulgent dish! This Christmas fruit mince chocolate tart recipe is the perfect post-feast treat - try it for a dessert with a twist

These mandarin milk chocolate cookies are ideal with a glass of milk or a mug of tea, or as an after-dinner indulgence, try warming slightly in the microwave and sandwiching them with some ice cream

Chocolate and courgette, who would've thought? This tender courgette fudge cake recipe has a good chocolate flavour, there's no hint of the courgettes. They just help keep the cake moist, while adding some nutritional goodness

Bluebells Cakery's Karla Goodwin paires this white chocolate mousse recipe with a berry compote for the perfect combination of sweet and tart. It's the ultimate refreshing finale to a summer meal

The brownie’s sweetness is balanced by a vanilla-laced cream cheese filling. Make two days before Christmas for gifts; it freezes well, too, and can also be enjoyed as a warmed dessert with berries

This hazelnut and chocolate cake recipe has two really dark (but still light in texture), chocolatey sponge layers interleaved with ice cream and topped with a meringue crown

A twist on a Kiwi Christmas classic, this deliciously airy pavlova was created by Karla Goodwin of Bluebells Cakery using the deliciously improved NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE chocolate baking range. It's perfect for a festive family celebration

This highly decadent and indulgent chocolate ricotta pudding recipe is drizzled with homemade chocolate sauce. Serve hot for dessert with scoops of ice cream for a real treat!

This decadent, indulgent flourless chocolate cake is perfectly topped with crunchy hazelnuts. A fantastic Paleo-friendly recipe you can enjoy for a scrumptious afternoon tea treat or dessert

These decadent and indulgent condensed milk truffles (known in Brazil as brigadeiros) are so easy to make and are the perfect treat to add a sweet edge to your day

Chocolate, maple syrup, peanut butter – what’s not to love? Nici Wickes' raw slice is a winner. This recipe isn’t too heavy with coconut oil and tastes just like a Snickers bar

These delicious gluten-free peanut butter cookies are perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a mouth-watering morning or afternoon tea treat

These gluten-free fruit and nut chocolate brownies are fantastic to enjoy with friends or family for a decadent afternoon tea treat, accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee

Halloween is the perfect excuse for the kids to take the fun of mud-pie making to the next level. For a treat that's wickedly chocolately, Kiwi baker Devoney Scarfe of SugarMama Baking created this chocolate spider tart made with the delicious improved chocolate baking range, NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE

This chocolate and coffee sour cream cake recipe is deliciously moist and diabetes friendly. Featuring notes of vanilla and orange, this cake is sure to go down a treat

Melted dark chocolate and sticky, gooey caramel sauce come together in this delicious pinwheel recipe. Serve to your guests warm for ultimate enjoyment

This naughty chocolate pot recipe is paired with nutty shortbread cigars for dipping. A splendid treat on a cold winter’s night

This chocolatey croissant pudding recipe is a decadent upgrade of your classic bread and butter pudding. Recipe and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif