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Baking and Desserts

Menu Planner for a Christmas In July Feast

Who says you have to wait another 6 months for Christmas? Get festive early with these gorgeous Christmas in July recipes. ...

Baking and Desserts Topics

Individual Pavlovas with Passionfruit Curd and Raspberry Cream

These delightful individual pavlovas embrace the flavours of summer. Light, tangy and creamy they are a real summer treat!

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Alternative Christmas Cakes

Branch out from your usual Christmas desserts and see what is on our list of Alternative Christmas Cakes

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Christmas Yule Log

Swap the traditional Christmas pudding for a summery Swiss roll cake that’s as delicious as it is visually stunning. Embrace the holiday sweetness and enjoy this show-stopping dessert.

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Try our Irresistible Festive Pavlova Recipes this Holiday Season

Ah the Pavlova. Is it Aussie or Kiwi? Who cares? It’s delicious!

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Cherry Louise Pavlova Cake

Delight in the divine Cherry Louise Pavlova Cake – a crowd-pleaser that captivates with layers of sweetness and fruity elegance.

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Peach and Passionfruit Caramel Pavlova with Coconut Cream

This recipe sings of summer. The whole family will love the crunchy, yet marshmallowy meringue topped with lashings of coconut cream and fresh seasonal fruit.

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The Ultimate Eton Mess Ice Cream Sandwiches

Get ready to indulge in a dessert sensation like no other with our Eton Mess Ice Cream Sandwiches.

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Strawberry and
 Meringue Slice

This Strawberry and
 Meringue Slice is a reader recipe that looks almost too good to eat!

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Tiramisu Layered Pavlova

Experience the best of both worlds with this Tiramisu Layered Pavlova recipe. Layers of coffee-soaked meringue and luscious mascarpone cream create a delightful fusion of Italian and Australian dessert classics.

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New York Baked Cheesecake

This New York baked cheesecake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Dress with your favourite toppings. Learn how to make this recipe from the comfort of your own kitchen!

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Twist on a classic! Andy Bowdy’s Angostura bitters-infused pavlova recipe

It’s that time of year again when the festive cooking is in full swing. Arguably the most iconic of the Christmas desserts, the pavlova is a staple for Kiwis and Aussies alike. This year, why not embrace a new spin on the classic pav with a bitter twist.

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Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake with Bitter Orange Syrup

Dark chocolate and orange flavours have always been a match made in heaven. Take it up a notch with this truly decadent Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake.

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Gluten-Free Gingerbread White Chocolate Mousse Cake

This macaron masterpiece is a spectacular addition to any celebration. The cake has the warming flavours of ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon, and is topped with a decadent white chocolate mousse, cream and macarons – what more could you want? And to top it all off, it’s gluten-free so everyone can enjoy!

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Gingerbread or Mini Gingerbread Houses

There are countless things to make out of gingerbread dough. We’ve made classic hearts with delicately piped icing, but you can also create these cute gingerbread houses.

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Mini Christmas Puddings with Brandy Caramel Sauce

Sure to put you in a festive mood, these rich and sweet little Christmas puddings are served with a decadent brandy caramel sauce, a dollop of thickened cream and a sprinkling of raspberries.

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Michael’s Mum’s Original Christmas Cake

Editor-in-chief Michael McHugh makes his mum’s famous fruit cake recipe for Christmas every year.

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Festive Semifreddo

Add this delicious dessert to your Christmas menu, sure to delight all your guests. And even easier, you can make it a week in advance!

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Madeleine, Vanilla Custard and Brandy Stone Fruit Trifle Recipe

The ultimate celebration dessert this Madeleine, Vanilla Custard and Brandy Stone Fruit Trifle Recipe makes the most of fresh, in-season […]

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Golden Honey Puddings with Brandy Syrup

In the mood for something sweet? This Golden Honey Puddings with Brandy Syrup is the perfect after dinner treat. If […]

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Our Favourite Christmas Treats

Finish Christmas Day on a memorable sweet note with our collection of sweet and slightly twisted festive desserts.

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Best Christmas Desserts

See how we will be celebrating Christmas with our favourite desserts.

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Pandoro (Italian Christmas Cake)

This traditional Italian sweet yeast bread from Verona translates as ‘golden bread’ and is most popular around Christmas and New Year. Traditionally shaped like a frustum with an eight-pointed star section, it is often served dusted with icing sugar so it resembles the snowy peaks of the Italian Alps during Christmas.

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Boozy Steamed Pudding with Brandy Sauce

Embrace the flavours of Christmas and make this traditional Boozy Steamed Pudding with Brandy Sauce for dessert. Boozy Steamed Pudding […]

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Epic Raspberry Trifle with Meringue Top

This Epic Raspberry Trifle with Meringue Top is a must for Christmas, make the sponge, once cool top it with […]

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