Whether you crave sweet, savory, decadent or healthy, read on for some great dessert recipes to satisfy your taste buds.
Buccellato is a traditional fragrant and sweet Sicilian pastry which starts appearing in December and is usually associated with the Christmas holidays. Dried figs, spices, sweet Sicilian wine called Zibibbo and nuts such as pistachio, walnuts, almonds and dark chocolate are encased in a sweet …
These little puddings are very similar to the Sticky Toffee Pudding that I was known to make to end many a dinner party during my single years. It is an easy recipe and a sure crowd pleaser. I always made my sticky toffee pudding in …
This is often called ‘Persimmon Bread’. It does resemble a ‘banana bread’ in that it’s baked in a loaf tin, and there isn’t any luscious, creamy frosting on top, but this recipe seems more like a cake. It is very sweet, plus I also added …
When you live overseas, you often have moments of nostalgia which invariably include craving a food or flavours from home. Although I’m not one to eat chocolate bars on a regular basis, if I could arrange a steady shipment from Australia it would be for …
If you love rich dark chocolate and love the idea of a chocolate filling topped with dark chocolate ganache sitting inside a chocolate pastry shell, then you will fall in love with these tarts. You could use this recipe to fill a round 24cm tart …
I first made this cake when I had to come up with a Gluten Free alternative for a wedding cake. It is dense and rich like any flourless chocolate cake and the bittersweet orange taste is a perfect companion to the sweetness of the sugar …
With summer almost upon us, the markets have started filling with colour from gorgeous summer fruits. It’s only the beginning of the season and while the selection may still be a little limited, there is already a good choice available. I adore peaches and was thrilled …
Every bakery and every Nonna in Italy will bake a version of this, and it’s a marriage made in heaven when you combine pastry, custard and apples. Serve it warm with a generous scoop of vanilla gelato for the ultimate dessert fix. Don’t worry if …
If you love desserts that are sweet and tart at the same time, and you are a fan of lemon tart, then you will love this recipe for Lime Tart. I paired the Lime Tart with a Gingerbread Pie Crust and I think the spice …
If you love Chocolate Mousse, but feel guilty consuming loads of cream, you will love this less guilt-ridden version. It isn’t low calorie, and avocados are high in fat, but they are not high in saturated fat. Instead providing a healthy dose of monounsaturated fat, which …