Lemon Curd Krummeltorte Slice
I have made this recipe literally hundreds of times. Originally as a dessert in a 23-25 cm cake tin, these days I make it as a slice, resulting in way more serves from the recipe. You can assemble it either...
Lime and Mint "Mohito" Tart
An easy dessert that makes the most of any surplus limes during citrus season. Ingredients 300g chocolate wheat biscuits -1 1/2 packs approx 110g melted butter 3 eggs 1 300ml can condensed milk A handful fresh mint leaves ¾ cup...
Easy Almond and Berry Tart (Baptism Sunday Almond Tart)
Our annual church picnic is an informal affair where everyone shares their picnic. I am always asked for the recipe for the simple almond tart that it has become my habit to take. So in the spirit of the  "baptism...
Espresso Martini Trifle
Trifle is best made at least 6 hours ahead so it has time to soak and the flavours infuse. I use store bought custard and cake so it's super easy to assemble. I've made it using a 2 layer chocolate sponge...
Mandarin and Vanilla Custard Tart
Mandarins, Clementine’s, Satsumas – these small sweet citrus fruits have a more delicate flavour than oranges so work well with creamy custard. This tart is easy and the candied fruit decoration is optional. Ingredients 2 sheets sweet shortcrust pastry, defrosted...
Feijoa, Apple and Ginger Crumble
Feijoas are great in a crumble. A family sized crumble uses more topping than individual ones; if you have leftover topping the mixture can be frozen or you can double the fruit and make a single family sized one. Ingredients...
Chocolate Nutella Tart
This chocolate tart is always a hit. The delicate chocolate pastry makes a little more than needed, so I cut the remainder into cookies, (see tip below)  which when baked are really good sandwiched together with Nutella or jam,  If...
Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs
Wanting to mess with the kids heads this Easter? Serve them these super cute Cheesecake filled choccy eggs. They're yummy, fun, and surprisingly easy to make. Ingredients Per serve Small hollow Chocolate egg. Approx 17g each Approx 1/4 cup ready-made cheesecake...
Hot Cross Bun Pudding
Wanting to use up some stale Hot Cross Buns or just do something a little different for an Easter meal, this pudding is a great family pleasing dessert for a chilly night. Ingredients 50g butter, plus extra to grease 12...
Orange, Almond and Summer Fruit Tart
Make the most of summer stone fruit in this easy tart. Ideal for using up whatever is in the fruit bowl before it gets overripe and no one fancies eating it. You can mix and match the fruit or use...
Watermelon “Pizza” with Marshmallow Tangy Topping
Watermelon is the ultimate summer sweet treat – cool, crisp and amazing topped with my Marshmallow Tangy Topping. Add whatever fruit you have on hand to turn this recipe into a playful afternoon snack or summer dessert. Ingredients 90g white...
Christmas Berry Wreath Pavlova
A wreath shaped pavlova is a show-stopping and inexpensive festive dessert. Use any fresh fruit that will look pretty and not turn brown. You can use regular whipped cream in place of maple cream or for more indulgence try a...
Pecan Tartlets
I often call these little tartlets my "anti Christmas mince pies", as they're a deliciously festive alternative to mince pies during the festive season (something to offer all the people who don’t like fruit mince) they're also are great with cuppa...
Passionfruit Custard Slice
Lovers of this bakery classic will be delighted by a customisable home-made option. Swap the passionfruit for vanilla, or lemon or whatever flavour you fancy. Ingredients 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted ½ cup custard powder ½ cup caster sugar...
Christmas Cake Ice-Cream
Several years ago we ran a competition that asked people about their Christmas cake traditions, the results were a total surprise. Literally hundreds of the respondents admitted to buying, receiving or baking Christmas cakes every year religiously when not a...
Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Brownie Bars
This indulgent dessert makes a drop dead delicious finish to a meal, or cut in bite size bits to take to an event or shared morning tea.  Both brownie and cheesecake freeze well for a few weeks. Ingredients 150g butter,...
Gin and Lemon Trifle
Trifle is great for an informal gathering or special event as it’s so easy to assemble. If making for a family dinner you could make in individual glasses (see tip below) and omit the gin from the kids ones. Ingredients...
Lemon Berry Swirl Shortcake Bars
With its lemony curd layer on top, a tangy pop of raspberry and a melt in the mouth shortcake base, this easy slice is destined to be a citrus season favourite. You'll need around 3 juicy lemons. Ingredients 250g plain...
Gingernut Icecream
For a grown-up presentation freeze the ice-cream in a loaf pan lined with cling film. When frozen turn it out onto a platter and serve in slices with poached peaches. For the kids it's great in a cone but goes...
Chocolate Truffles 3 Ways
Truffles make an indulgent yet affordable treat - perfect as a gift. This one base mixture can be finished 3 different ways to you can have a mixed selection of goodies to gift (be sure to keep at least some...
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