Ice-cream

If you don’t have an ice-cream churn, pour the mixture into a tray and partially freeze. Return it to a bowl and beat well with an electric mixer to remove ice crystals. Return to tray and freeze. Note

You will need about 9 limes and 4 passionfruit for this recipe. If you don’t have an ice-cream machine for Step 3, pour mixture into a shallow, freezeproof container; freeze until just set. Chop mixture, process until coarsely chopped; add egg white and process until combined. Freeze until partially frozen. Note

This is a deliciously healthy ice-cream substitute that can be served as a snack or dessert. Note

Serve in small scoops, as the chocolate flavour is rich and intense. Dairy free: Omit waffle baskets. Note

A healthy and refreshing frozen dessert.

Affogato is a hugely popular Italian dessert that is composed of a small bowl of ice-cream, a shot of espresso and, sometimes, a shot of liqueur. These chocolate and cinnamon affogato shots are our cheeky take on the original.

This chocolate and peanut butter ice-cream pie is quite possibly the most decadent sweet recipe on the planet. Set atop a crisp biscuit base and finished with rich, hot fudge sauce, there really is nothing left to do but enjoy.

This dessert is a feast for the eyes and the mouth. Sorbets are deceptively easy to make, but never fail to impress. These tropical flavoured, brightly coloured versions are particularly splendid.

Impress your guests with this surprisingly easy, yet elegant chocolate gelato and honeycomb terrine. Topped with a deluxe, warm chocolate fudge sauce, this is the dessert that just keeps on giving.

Combine coffee and dessert in the most decadent way with these delicious coffee hazelnut shots. Frangelico is the perfect liqueur to use in this recipe.

These frozen chocolate tiramisu bars are dead easy and terrifically impressive. Just a few moments worth of effort topped with a little sprinkle of cocoa and you'll have a grown up dessert that will satisfy the most discerning of tastes.

Who knew you could make a sauce out of ice-cream? If you've never tried it, you're missing out. This vanilla ice-cream sauce is sweet, creamy and deliciously spiked with liqueur. Serve with warm cake or pudding.

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

Hit the trifecta and enjoy an all-in-one coffee, dessert and after dinner drink with this heavenly ice-cream with espresso and irish cream treat. Never has there been so much exquisiteness in such a little glass.

If you're looking to give your vanilla ice-cream a little lift, look no further than these chocolate hazelnut ice-cream cones. Just 10 minutes with a few ingredients and you can create something very special.

Lusciously spiced and visually stunning, this dessert deserves a very special occasion on which to shine.

two deep 23cm (9¼-inch) round cake pans 25cm (10-inch) round cake board or serving plate Ice-cream cake and cookies can be prepared one day ahead. Store cookies in an airtight container. Use regular ice-cream for best results, high or low fat ice-creams are not suitable. Assemble cake just before serving. Use a serrated knife to […]

If you thought the ice-cream wafer sandwich couldn't be improved, think again. These vanilla strawberry swirl macarons will have your guests swooning with delight. The ice-cream will barely have enough time to melt before they're all gone.

Black sesame ice-cream makes this dish, its nutty sweetness lifts the walnut pancakes onto another level.

These indulgent treats are perfect for people who love to make things from scratch. Enjoy rich, creamy homemade ice-cream surrounded by a chocolatey biscuit case as the ultimate weekend dessert.

As a variation to this fresh and icy treat, you could make pineapple and mint sorbet; substitute 1 small peeled and coarsely chopped pineapple for the rockmelon and 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint leaves for the basil.

You can use 300ml carton of cream. Note

Not only are they incredibly quick and easy to put together, but caramelised oranges with ice-cream are sweet, sharp and boozy.

Green tea powder is available from Asian food stores. If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, pour custard into shallow container and cover with foil, freeze until almost firm. Place ice-cream in large bowl, chop coarsely then beat with electric mixer until smooth. Pour into deep container, cover, freeze until firm. Repeat process twice more. […]

Honey & banana ice-blocks

This zingy, refreshing sorbet is fantastic served after a spicy meal.

Just a few extra ingredients and about half an hour in the kitchen and you can turn regular chocolate ice-cream into a delicious and very sophisticated dessert.

A tub of vanilla ice-cream is transformed into this heavenly treat within minutes.

Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring ... because you haven't made the pudding yet! Don't despair, help is at hand with this delicious dessert.

2.25-litre (9-cup) pudding steamer. 20cm x 28cm (8-inch x 11¼-inch) rectangular prepared cake board. Use a good quality ice-cream; actual varieties of ice-cream differ from manufacturer to manufacturer depending on the quantities of air and fat that have been incorporated into the mixture. Once the ice-cream softens and melts slightly, it takes up less space­ […]

If you can’t find rocky road confectionery, use a tub of chocolate rocky road ice-cream instead. Note

Refresh yourself and cleanse your palate with this zesty lemon sorbet.

This divine homemade frozen dessert combines crunchy chocolate-coated honeycomb, sweet honey nougat and fragrant espresso to create an irresistible treat for your loved ones.

It is fine to use two 300ml cartons (or one 600ml) of cream for this recipe. You can use Cointreau or any other orange-flavoured liqueur. Candied clementines are available from specialty food stores and delicatessens. Note

The contrast between creamy honey ice-cream and juicy, sweet fruit is stunning in this lovely summer dessert.

Reimagine childish pleasures with this raspberry brownie ice-cream cake, it's like an enormous ice-cream sandwich with raspberry studded ice-cream between two layers of rich chocolate brownie.

Quick, easy and ever so slightly boozy, if you're looking for a dessert you can throw together quickly without sacrificing on flavour this caramelised pears on vanilla ice-cream recipe is perfect.

Nougat ice-cream is swirled with Turkish delight, pistachios and cranberries then drizzled in a raspberry sauce in this divine dessert.

You simply can't beat homemade ice cream, and the tofu in this recipe enhances both the flavour and texture, for something even more special.

Oranges, orange liqueur and Christmas cake form the basis of this incredibly quick and simple ice-cream terrine.

These little morsels only improve with time.Make 1 or 2 days ahead. Use rounded ice-cube trays if possible as the ice-cream blocks will unmould more easily.You can also make this as a log. Place ice-cream mixture in a bar cake pan lined with baking paper.Once frozen, place on a wire rack and drizzle with melted […]

It's a good thing these choc-caramel brownie ice-cream bars are so striking and delicious, it makes the fiddly bits worth it!

Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.

Try this cheat's version of a Kiwi favourite.

The mix of textures, flavours and temperatures combine in the classic king of desserts, the bombe alaska, to create a sensationally sweet dish.

Bananas are a good source of the minerals potassium, which helps our brains function properly, and phosphorous, essential for good health. They are also a great source of easy-to-digest fibre. Don’t peel or cut the bananas until you’re just ready to assemble this dessert because they’ll turn brown quickly. Note

It is fine to use two 300ml cartons (or one 600ml) of cream for this recipe. Note

When the days are hot, there is nothing quite like a lovely icy treat to eat and ice cream is popular at any time of the day!

Cool 5 minutes before serving over ice cream. Note

Limoncello liqueur is an Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur made from the peel only of fragrant lemons. The peels are steeped in a good-quality clear alcohol then diluted with sugar and water.

Chocolate sides and curls can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Decorate cake just before serving. Chocolate can be melted gently, uncovered, in the microwave, or over a small saucepan of simmering water (don’t let the water touch the base of the bowl), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat as […]

Freshly diced mango and halved strawberries are a perfect match for this easy summer ice-cream. Note

You can trim the ice-cream slice to fit the lamington, if you prefer. Note

The chocolate and oil for the topping can be melted together in a microwave oven. Make topping just before serving ice-cream. Note

This divine ice-cream would taste fantastic with fresh or caramelised banana.

Ice-cream bombe mixture needs to be prepared at least a day ahead, keep in the freezer until required. Cake base can also be prepared a day ahead, keep in an airtight container. Cover bombe with whipped cream just before serving. Note

Trio of melon granita; delicious on a hot day when served with a fresh seasonal fruit salad.

Make your own ice-blocks at home with these delicious raspberry and vanilla yoghurt ice-blocks. They're fun to make with the kids and perfect for a hot Summer's day.

Delight the kids with this classic childhood favourite, home made lemonade ice-blocks.

Caramel top `n’ fill is a delicious caramel made from milk and cane sugar. Use it straight from the can for slices, tarts and cheesecakes. Note

This is best made a day in advance of serving. If you don’t want to use alcohol, replace the liqueur with fruit juice. Note

This delicious, layered nutty chocolate and coffee ice-cream cake is topped with a layer of tender pistachios and toffee coated almonds. An altogether grown-up take on the classic ice-cream cake.

This beautiful ice-cream is packed full of sweet, juicy rhubarb and crushed ginger biscuits for ultimate flavour and texture.

A truly simple dessert that looks stunning and always feels like a treat, summer berry sundaes can be put together in no time at all.

You will need 4 ripe mangoes for this recipe. Note

You will need two medium mangoes (860g) for this recipe. Note

Gelato flavours used for this recipe: lemon, green apple, strawberry and mango although any flavours can be used. A very firm ice-cream may be used in place of the gelato, scoop it directly onto the ice-cream cones just before serving. Make sure the oven trays and cake board fit in your freezer before starting. Note

Granita made from the musky, fresh-grape muscat grape with figs and a sweet honey and fennel syrup

You can also freeze the ice-cream mixture in an ice-cream machine; follow your machine’s manufacturer’s instructions. Note

Chocolate wheatens are wheatmeal-based biscuits topped with milk or dark chocolate. Instead of the raspberries use other frozen berries like blackberries or strawberries or try using a combination of all three. Note

You will need 2 large pink grapefruit for this recipe. You can also freeze the granita mixture in an ice-cream machine following the manufacturer’s instructions. Note

Makes 10-12 maple snaps. Maple snaps can be cooked one day in advance and stored in a cool dry place in an airtight container. Ice-cream can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer in an airtight container for 2 weeks. Note

You will need about four grapefruit for the amount of juice required in this recipe. Note

If you have a juice extractor, you can use it to make the pineapple and mango juice. A mouli is a stainless steel utensil used for grating or pureeing. Note

A delicious and tri-coloured ice-cream topped with dark chocolate and almonds.

If seedless white grapes are out of season, simply purchase white grapes and seed them yourself. The high sugar content of this dessert will ensure the gelato remains soft and will not freeze solid. Note