Sweet dish

A decadent delight!

Treat yourself with Nadia Lim's sticky date pudding recipe

A beautifully light and fluffy sponge paired with a gorgeously tart-yet-sweet passionfruit cream, this passionfruit sponge cake is the perfect sweet treat to finish up any meal. Looking for other sweet treats for your next gathering? See 10 of or very best lemon tart recipes for citrus lovers, or if you’re after something chocolatey, try […]

The creamy, rich filling of this beautiful slice goes perfectly with the sweetness of warm cooked apples.

Chocolate lovers, prepare to have your mind blown - this fudgy dark chocolate sheet cake is about as decadent as they come. Grated beetroot gives it a beautiful richness, whilst also adding a sneaky boost of nutrients!

Light, fluffy, fruity - this sponge-topped plum pudding recipe is a real winner when you want to indulge in a comforting dessert. Serve hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a true treat

This crème brûlée-inspired tart is the ultimate in sweet decadence, with its crunchy burnt-toffee topping and oozy vanilla custard filling. Serve chilled or just-caramelised for a satisfying crack and silky inner.

Cut yourself a slice of this divine slice for morning tea. Oozing raspberry jam is wonderfully sandwiched between crumbly, golden pastry and a sweet, coconut crust.

A beautiful date slice topped with a silky lemon icing - the ideal date and lemon slice recipe

Bursting with tropical flavours, this pineapple and orange loaf is one to try! The addition of the cream cheese icing brings a lovely sweetness to this recipe. Looking for other baking ideas? We love this simple apple loaf cake, and the crumble topping on this carrot cake loaf is one to try. Squeeze excess liquid […]

Rich, moist and irresistible, this glorious chocolate pudding produces it's own heavenly sauce when baked. Serve with a dollop of thick cream for an absolutely heavenly dessert.

Light, fluffy, and filled with juicy warm apple pieces, this delicious apple sponge cake is wonderful served warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

Such a delicious sweet treat!

A Kiwi classic gets a zesty, citrusy twist with this Louise slice recipe. Traditional jam is swapped with lush lemon curd to create a tangy, seriously delicious afternoon tea treat. It's a must-try!

Warm and soft apples and pears are divine sprinkled with crumbly, sweet, golden Anzac biscuits and served with fresh cream.

This feijoa crumble recipe has layers of delicious sweet pastry, feijoas, custard and crumble that combine to make an irresistible slice - perfect for an afternoon treat with a cup of tea!

This fluffy teacake is beautifully moist from the homemade passionfruit curd swirled through. Enjoy a big slice with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea.

Fresh passionfruit is expesnive right now! Can I use tinned or frozen passionfruit You can! Be mindful of any added sugars in tinned passionfruit, so taste as you go. Frozen passionfruit doesn’t have added sugars so would be a good alternative. Can I make a day ahead? This keeps well so absolutely – chill time […]

This moreish banana and coffee cake is a heavenly treat for dessert, especially when drizzled with our indulgent caramel sauce. Bananas create a gorgeous texture, and the hit of coffee adds a lovely rich flavour.

Burnt butter adds a gourmet edge to this delicious apple cake. Perfect for an afternoon tea-party, or just because you fancy something special on the weekend.

The humble pancake holds a special place in our hearts... and stomachs.

Chocolate caramel slice lovers, we've got a recipe that will make your mouth water. So simple to make and combining the classic crispy base, creamy caramel inner and crunchy chocolate topping, it's bound to be a winner.

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!

There's a reason self-saucing chocolate pudding is a classic. This decadent recipe is pure comfort food - serve hot with a dollop of softly whipped cream

For all the Christmas spirit without the effort, these easy cookies are a treat – just decorate and go!

Whip up a beautifully sweet dessert for the family in no time at all with this apple and vanilla sponge pudding

A perfectly sweet bite!

A classic kiwi treat, this chocolate coconut hedgehog slice is such a crowd-pleaser. With only 5 ingredients, this is so quick to make – great to have on hand for morning and afternoon teas with a cuppa, or a lovely wee school lunchbox treat! Looking for other slice recipes? Try our lovely lemon slice recipes […]

We never tire of a decent crumble and they’re the easiest dessert to make! Nici's feijoa and apple hazelnut ginger crumble is the perfect dessert to enjoy warm with cream, yoghurt or ice cream.

There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... Oh! Chocolate!

Starring sweet, seasonal fruit and coconut, these crunchy baked crumbles turn out as comforting winter warmers. Or try them with custard as a substitute for traditional festive season pudding.

When time is limited, make your baking work for you. These recipes will take you from afternoon tea to dessert!

Grated apples and chopped plums make this bran loaf extremely moreish. It is perfect as a sweet bite for morning tea, so put a batch in the oven in the morning and enjoy freshly baked with a cup of tea.

Brighten up the family Easter celebration and engage the kids with these zesty, creative lollipop-style cakes. Lollipop cake toppers also brighten up any Easter cake!

This no-bake white chocolate banana slice recipe creates the perfect sweet treat!

This decadent tart combines a silky chocolate topping with the sweet tang of raspberries and crispy hazelnut base. Give it a go for your next get-together and you'll be the star of the show!

Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast, these beautiful blueberry pancakes are wonderfully fluffy and divine drizzled with sweet, sticky maple syrup.

This is a perfect dessert when pumpkins are plentiful. With a deliciously crunchy biscuit base and silky smooth filling, it's a wonderful example of just how well pumpkin can transcend the boundary between sweet and savoury.

This pudding has got to go down as one of the tastiest things you can make in a skillet. Apples and raisins are paired with the subtle spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, making a warming dessert for two that can be whipped up in no time.

Enjoy a bite of delightful decadence with these chocolate, caramel and walnut brownies, which are lovely both as a sweet afternoon treat or with ice cream for dessert. That caramel condensed milk drizzle is just perfection!

Simple to make and quick to cook, this passionfruit cheesecake slice is a winner! The topping is sweet, zingy and has a deliciously rich and creamy taste, while the base is a fantastic crunchy combo of gingernuts and oat crackers.

This light and lovely vanilla cake is just what you need for a simple dessert. The cake itself is a dream to whip up - just 15 minutes of work and you'll have it in the oven - and the passionfruit and yoghurt topping is heavenly.

If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere that you can get heaps of fresh cherries for cheap, this is such a fun pie to make and eat. However, feel free to use frozen cherries (which have the bonus of already being pitted).

Indulge your inner chocoholic with this divine slice. With a silky layer of medjool date caramel and a crunchy dark chocolate and peanut topping, this vegan slice is bound to stake a claim as your favourite sweet treat.

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!

Chocolate, hazelnuts and peaches combine in this sweet and sticky pudding, which might just become your new go-to. Enjoy as a decadent summer dessert, served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Celebrate summer with this gorgeous nectarine and almond tart. With a shell of crispy vanilla pastry, a layer of homemade almond paste and a topping of beautifully arranged nectarines, this tart looks and tastes like a ray of sunshine.

This tart is a total summer treat using lovely Central Otago apricots. It works equally well with nectarines or peaches too, so just use whatever you have available!

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.

Curb your sweet cravings the lighter way with these gorgeous coconut chocolate bars, which are free of gluten and refined sugar! When there's a homemade option that's filled with goodness, you'll never reach for a bounty bar again.

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 loaf has such a delicate, buttery crumb and with just a hint of lavender to soften the lemon - it’s absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy with a cup of tea for a delectable afternoon snack!

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!

With a crown of softly whipped cream and juicy plums, this dessert is simply sublime - and the fact it’s gluten free just makes it even better! Enjoy for a decadent baked treat this summer.

This tart is just divine and works with pretty much any variety of plum. It’s not too sweet, so you will find that even people who claim not to have a sweet tooth will love it!

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.

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!

This peach trifle roll is a Christmas winner! It combines all the components of a trifle – custard, cream, fruit, jelly and sherry – rolled into a soft vanilla sponge that can be prepared ahead of time.

Create little morsels of sweetness with this mango profiteroles recipe! Homemade pastries are filled with cream and silky mango curd - making a bite-sized dessert that is perfect for your next summer dinner party.

We don't think there's anything quite as heavenly as layers of light, crispy pastry filled with cream and zingy raspberries. Try this mille-feuille for dessert this Christmas... or just whenever you want something a little special!

This cake is so simple to make but bursts with wonderful flavour - perfect for whipping up as a light afternoon treat. Drizzle with lemon and sugar syrup and top with rosemary twigs for a gorgeous finish.

Try something new with your Christmas fruit mince this year with Nici Wickes’ Christmas shortcake. A sweet, crumbly crust is filled with her mum’s ever-reliable mincemeat recipe, and makes a gorgeous gift for friends and family.

This foolproof recipe for a classic Italian tiramisu is as impressive as it is simple. With silky-smooth mascarpone and a delicious injection of flavour from the espresso, this dish is perfect as a dinner party dessert.

Making a tub of creamy, homemade ice cream doesn’t come any easier than this! You don't even need an ice cream maker for this recipe - simply combine all the divine ingredients and let the freezer do the rest of the work.

These dainty little strawberry sponge sandwiches are divine! The only problem is, it’s very easy to eat a lot of them - which makes them perfect for dinner parties so they can be gobbled up quickly by your guests.

Combine plum pureé, homemade custard and mascarpone cream and you get this magical gelato, which makes a silky, fruity and luxurious treat. Could there be a more delicious way to cool down when the days start to get warmer?

Sneak vegetables even into the sweetest of treats with the help of this chocolate and walnut brownie recipe! This decadent cake is made even more moist and rich with the addition of grated courgette - no one will suspect a thing!

This loaf is perfect for anyone craving a spot of weekend baking, as it does equally well both as a breakfast option (toasted and slathered in butter) or a sweet snack beside a cuppa. Plus, it's free of both gluten and dairy!

The true star of this walnut cake recipe is the silky espresso mascarpone cream that is slathered between and on top of each layer. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and drizzle with honey to finish off this dreamy dessert.

Crisp and firm biscotti is a perfect match for your morning coffee or afternoon cup of tea. Combining a decadent nutella flavour with subtle hints of coffee, this recipe will have you wanting to move to Italy.

Save money by turning cheap ice cream into incredible gourmet flavours by buying a two-litre tub of ice cream and creating never-ending flavours from the most wonderful combinations. Here are two of our favourites.