Recipes – Dessert – Page 2 – Life With 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, 2024December 29, 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, 2023April 23, 2026 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

About Janet

Welcome!

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I’m Janet, based in Auckland, New Zealand, where I live with hubby Basker and our daughter Nisha.

I love baking and sharing simple, tasty recipes. I also enjoy planning travel adventures, creating handy Google Sheets templates, and jotting down a few thoughts and quotes that make me pause and smile.

Thanks so much for stopping by! ♡ Janet

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