Frozen confectionary

Freshen up your summer with this incredible blueberry ice cream - an indulgent treat that cheesecake lovers will adore!

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!

Freshen up this summer thanks to these coconut and mango popsicles, which combine fruity, creamy and crunchy in all the best ways! They are so simple to make, so you can whip them up in the morning and enjoy on a hot afternoon.

Put a refreshing spin on everyone's favourite cocktail with this piña colada pops recipe! Perfect for enjoying on a hot day, these frozen treats hit the spot every time.

These little frozen babies are the perfect snack for a hot day! With just three healthy ingredients, they're great for the kids. Just mix them up, pop them in the ice tray and let the freezer do the rest.

Combine the satisfying crunch of a chocolate cookie with the creamy goodness of chocolate chip and mint ice cream in these delish sandwiches! Too simple to make and too scrumptious to eat.

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.

A healthy treat perfect for cooling down kids (or adults!) on hot days, these flower power raspberry ice blocks are just as tasty as they sound. Whip them up in just 10 minutes, then freeze until solid.

It couldn't be easier to whip up this frozen treat! The sweetness of watermelon and tanginess of pomegranate are the perfect combination, creating an delicious icy cool dessert for warm evenings.

These ice-cream pops are a delicious enjoyed on Christmas Day, or on Boxing Day when you have extra pud to use up!

Serve this shake in a tall glass and let Tim Tam Espresso Martini biscuits give you the ultimate afternoon pick me up. Recipe by Happy Mum Happy Child.

Many strawberry farms around the country now offer fresh fruit ice creams at the farm gate. My kids shriek and demand a detour whenever they see a painted strawberry sign on a hot summer road trip. Please note: this recipe makes a two-tiered cake; to construct the four-tiered cake pictured here, double all the quantities (except for topping) and first make sure it will fit in the freezer. Photographs by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues; Gatherum Collectif.

This night-before frozen Christmas ice-cream cake is quick and delicious, and will have your guests coming back for more!

Sweet, icy treats are perfect for sharing with friends this summer. Indulge in this deliciously easy no-churn coconut ice-cream!

This one might be a little bit outside the box, but I love to play with savoury and sweet. You could use this basic method to experiment with all sorts of different flavour combinations. - Al Brown

Photography by Ian Hofstetter/bauersyndication.com.au

Indulge in this deliciously decadent chocolate cupcake thickshake! A classic American-diner treat!

When I grow up I want to be a astronaut! This moon ice-cream cake is a out-of-this-world alternative to sponge birthday cake.

My youngest child, who’s six, couldn’t decide between chocolate coconut roughs, toasted marshmallows or vanilla ice cream for dessert one day. “That’s fine,” I said and the rest is history… Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Indulge in these deep-fried toffee and vanilla-flavoured ice creams, coated in crushed honeycomb biscuits - a little taste of heaven. James Wirth shares his recipe from the cookbook This Could Get Messy.

These wonderfully spiced iced coffee milkshakes are the perfect weekend treats! Quick and easy to make and so delicious!

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

These delightfully indulgent apple and cinnamon hand pies are the perfect addition to your next brunch or morning tea - simply divine !

We’ve taken the elements of cassata and made them into an ice-cream sandwich. Use the freshest ricotta you can get your hands on for the creamiest gelato.

Lip-smacking raspberry sorbet with mint and lemon. Finished with a clean and fresh apple salad.

Take your taste buds on a summer holiday with this fruity treat. These warm pancake parcels are filled with creamy vanilla ice cream and fresh mangoes that are sure to please for breakfast or tea.

With only three ingredients and just five steps this dessert is sure to be a repeat offender. With fresh berries, vanilla ice cream and melted white chocolate it's a festive treat you won't want to resist.

No need to buy mango-flavoured ice cream with this simple recipe. With fresh mango chunks and creamy frozen yoghurt you'll discover just how good homemade can be.

This fruity sundae takes just ten minutes to make and even less time to eat. Filled with chocolate Turkish delights, pistachios, vanilla ice cream and raspberries this is one dessert you'll definitely make again.

Sweet, caramelised apple slices are beautiful sandwiched between fluffy, golden cake in this quick and tasty dessert. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of ice-cream for a divine sweet treat.

To make chocolate banana boats, chop 100g dark eating chocolate. Cut banana, not all the way through, in half lengthwise. Fill slit with chocolate pieces; wrap banana in foil to enclose. Cook as recipe directs. Note

In Step 3, cover top of mixture with cling wrap while cooling to help stop skin forming. No time to make ice-cream? Slightly soften a ready-made tub, add our flavourings and re-freeze. Note

Light cream, light milk or whole milk may be substituted for cream. Note

For children, replace the alcohol with 2 tablespoons of icing sugar and stand for 10 minutes to macerate. If the ice-cream is too soft after slicing, return the slices to the freezer to firm before cutting out circles. Note

Chocolate-lovers may prefer chocolate biscuits for the base. Note

Frozen yoghurt can be used in place of the gelato. Note

For added indulgence, top with whipped cream. Note

If desired, mix fruit of choice into cream mixture before freezing. Note

Add whipped cream for a little extra indulgence. Note

You can vary this recipe by using raspberries or chocolate ice-cream. Note

When you’re spreading the meringue ovals onto baking paper, flatten six of them with a spatula and use these as the bases, to help the filling stay in place. Note

You could also swirl raspberry puree or cooled poached rhubarb through the ice-cream for a change of flavour. Note

You will need about five blood oranges for the juice. Syrup suitable to microwave. Note

Ice-cream can be made several days ahead. Apricot mixture can be made a day ahead. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Berries suitable to microwave. Note

Don’t oversoften the ice-cream or it will lose its volume. Note

Make this pudding in one large mould. Replace the grand marnier with brandy, if desired. Note

Top with sliced pineapple or banana and brown sugar. Bake and serve with mascarpone. Note

These elegant biscuits should have a slightly grainy, crumbly texture, like sand, from whence they take their name. The filling can be varied, but these are stacked with strawberries and cream.

Make sure your cake pan is at least the same circumference as the top of your pudding basin, to ensure the ice-cream sits flush on the cake. If you have a blowtorch, you can use it to brown the meringue instead of baking it. Store cooled sponge wrapped in baking paper and plastic wrap in […]

Make ahead: You can make fruit mixture 4 hours ahead; keep chilled. Make ice-cream mixture up to 1 month ahead; keep frozen. Note

Try a combination of glace fruits, such as cherries, ginger, apricots and pineapple. Reduce fat: Use low-fat ice-cream. Don’t over-soften ice-cream; it will become ice-like on refreezing. Note

Make ahead: Prepare sauce a day before and keep in the fridge. Reheat gently in the microwave before serving. Note

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Have meringue ready when you remove ice-cream mixture from freezer, then work quickly. Make individual serves. Freeze ice-cream mixture in 8 x 1 1/3-cup freezer-proof moulds lined with plastic food wrap; freezing time will vary. Aunt Betty’s Steamed Puddings are in the dessert aisle at major supermarkets. Aunt Betty/s Steamed Puddings, in a variety of […]

Use sugar bananas, if possible, as they don’t discolour. Replace rockmelon with watermelon, honeydew or pineapple. Note

You will need 3 passionfruit to make 1/4 cup pulp. If ice block moulds are unavailable, double the recipe and freeze in a plastic food wrap-lined loaf pan for 6 hours or overnight. Scoop to serve. Note

Mini marshmallows (also called mallow bakes) are in the baking aisle. You can prepare chocolate sauce in the microwave. Place ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium (50%) in 1-minute bursts, stirring, until smooth. Note

You can make caramel sauce up to 3 days ahead. Store chilled. Use leftovers for Caramel Cheesecake. Note

Cut melon into 1 cm pieces; if pieces are too large, jelly may split when unmoulding. The quantity of water added to the jelly crystals makes the jelly firm and easy to unmould. To make a softer jelly (if serving in glasses), you can add an extra 1/2 cup water. Note

Budget tip: Use neapolitan ice-cream or limit ice-cream and gelato to 2 colours. Scoop gelato and ice-cream and freeze on a tray lined with foil. Rollettes are small sponge rolls available from the bread and cake aisle at the supermarket. Note

Clever idea: To melt chocolate for drizzling, chop chocolate, then seal in a small, resealable food storage bag. Place bag in a small heatproof bowl of boiling water; stand for 5 minutes or until chocolate melts. Remove bag from water carefully. Snip a small corner to drizzle. To add a Christmas touch, add some mixed […]

Stand ice-cream at room temperature for 15-25 minutes to soften. Don’t let ice-cream soften too much or the cake will have an ice-like texture. Note

Omit honey; add 1 tablespoon extra caster sugar. You can sandwich bought diet chocolate mousse between biscuits. Note

To make chocolate shavings, run a vegie peeler along the length of a block of chocolate. Note

Replace crushed chocolate bar with 1/3 cup dark or milk chocolate chips. For best results, be sure to use good-quality vanilla ice-cream. Note

You must make the cassata in stages, making sure each layer is firm before topping with next layer. To make it easier to remove cassata from the pan, dip pan briefly in warm water. Note

Use a flat-based drinking glass to help press crumbs evenly into pie dish. Note

Fudge Ice-cream: Makes 1 litre Note

Use a tub of neapolitan ice-cream. Note

If you can’t find white chocolate topping, you can use sweetened condensed milk instead. If you’re making this for children, you can use decaf coffee instead. Note

Make a double batch of caramel sauce; it’s great to have on any ice-cream. Note

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To melt chocolate, place in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) in 30-second bursts, stirring, until melted and smooth. Note

Quickly cut finished frozen slice into squares. Freeze any leftovers between sheets of baking paper in an airtight container. To melt chocolate, place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) in 30-second bursts, stirring, until melted and smooth. Cool to room temperature. Note

You’ll need about 1 1/2 cups mango puree. If mangoes aren’t in season, you can use canned or frozen mango. Note

For a kid’s version, replace the brandy with orange juice or extra milk. Note

Find iceblock sticks at craft stores and kitchen shops. Freeze frame: If your moulds don’t have holders for the sticks, cover open end of filled mould with foil, then insert stick through a small opening in the foil; discard foil when iceblock freezes. Use lemon juice instead of lime juice. Adults only: Add a splash […]

Be gentle when folding over the dough to avoid crushing the grapes. If not eating immediately, place hot pizza on a wire rack to avoid the base steaming and going soggy. Sprinkle top of pizza with cinnamon sugar before baking. Note

This layered ice cream log takes neapolitan ice cream to the next level, packing it with the tastiness of chocolate, cherries, strawberries and fruit cake. Could it get any better?