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Category: Recipes – Dessert

Delicious and easy desserts to make at home

Easy Lemon, Mango and Coconut Cheesecake – Light and Refreshing Dessert

Image• Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Janet

Whittaker’s No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake – Rich, Decadent Dessert Recipe

Image• Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Frangipane Tart with Black Doris Plums

Image• Posted on September 8, 2025October 14, 2025 by Janet

Easy Peach Melba Layer Dessert with Tim Tam Crunch

Image• Posted on August 11, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Easy Microwave Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding – A Favourite Winter Family Dessert

Image• Posted on June 18, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Easy Lemon Peach Trifle Recipe

Image• Posted on June 13, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

My Tried and True Tips for Better Cakes – Every Time!

Image• Posted on June 6, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Easy Chocolate Banoffee Pie Recipe

Image• Posted on May 11, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet
A golden feijoa and apple crumble fresh from the oven, served in a rustic baking dish with a bubbly fruit layer underneath a crispy oat and muesli topping

Easy Feijoa Crumble Dessert to Try Now

Image• Posted on April 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Not Every Bake’s a Winner: My Lime & Coconut Cheesecake Story

Image• Posted on April 14, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Easy Apricot & Custard Almond Cake

Image• Posted on March 3, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet
This Plum and Lemon Traybake Cake has a light, lemony base with plums popped on top.

Refreshing Summer Plum and Lemon Traybake Cake with a Sweet Citrus Twist

Image• Posted on January 27, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Light & Fresh Layered Jelly Dessert: A Sweet Treat Without the Sugar Overload

Image• Posted on January 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet
Caramel pavlova topped with cream, chocolates, strawberries, blueberries, passionfruit and homemade red macarons

Stress-Free Christmas Pavlova: A Festive Treat with No Drama!

Image• Posted on December 27, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet
A pineapple tart topped with golden, toasted meringue swirls, served on a decorative plate with a flaky pastry crust and glossy fruit filling.

Pineapple Meringue Tart: A Refreshing Summer Dessert Recipe

Image• Posted on December 16, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Coffee Chocolate Mousse Tart with Espresso Whipped Cream

Image• Posted on December 10, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet
White pavlova topped with whipped cream and raspberries, blueberries, passionfruit pulp and kiwi fruit

How to Make a Perfect Kiwi Pavlova for Christmas

Image• Posted on November 24, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake recipe – a crust made with crushed biscuits, chopped hazelnuts and melted butter, filled with a velvety smooth cream cheese and Nutella mixture, all topped off with a rich chocolate chunks, sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts and lightly dusted with a mix of icing sugar and cocoa.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

Image• Posted on September 15, 2023September 22, 2025 by Janet
Delicious Black Doris plum cheesecake recipe with a crunchy gingernut base, smooth cream cheese filling, and a vibrant plum jelly topping — a sweet treat for any special occasion.

Black Doris Plum Cheesecake With Gingernut Base

Image• Posted on July 15, 2023September 22, 2025 by Janet

Mini Pavlovas with Raspberry Cream and Fresh Berries

Image• Posted on December 23, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet
Luscious layers of white pavlova topped with creamy caramel, topped with whipped cream, finally topped with salted caramel shards

Salted Caramel Pavlova Recipe

Image• Posted on December 17, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet
Rich and creamy lemon tart

Lemon Cheesecake Tart with Lemon Curd

Image• Posted on October 26, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Image• Posted on October 21, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

Chocolate Mousse Tart – A Simple Make-Ahead Dessert

Image• Posted on September 12, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet
A charming dessert plate featuring beautifully poached and roasted pears in white wine, served alongside a generous slice of rich chocolate torte. The pears shine with a lovely glaze

Poached and Roasted Pears

Image• Posted on March 14, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet
A rich, decadent chocolate torte with a slightly cracked top, dusted with cocoa powder, served on a simple plate alongside a drizzle of chocolate sauce and elegant white wine–poached pears. The dense, nutty interior of the torte contrasts beautifully with the glossy pear, creating a comforting yet refined dessert perfect for special occasions.

Two Nuts Chocolate Torte

Image• Posted on March 14, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

Easy Lemon Meringue Pie

Image• Posted on August 23, 2021September 22, 2025 by Janet

Lemon Self Saucing Pudding

Image• Posted on August 16, 2021September 22, 2025 by Janet

A Slice of Autumn: Walnut Pie with a Hint of Chocolate

Image• Posted on April 5, 2021September 22, 2025 by Janet

Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

Image• Posted on April 5, 2021September 22, 2025 by Janet
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