Dessert

Chef Stephen Nairn’s rich and nutty layered chocolate sundae with whisky-butterscotch sauce makes for the ultimate evening indulgence.

What to make when your gluten-free friend is visiting.

These cute, individual puddings are the ideal way to cap off a weeknight dinner.

Flavours of fennel and honey give this baba a Greek upgrade.

“Imqaret are a legacy from the Arab rule in Malta,” says cookbook author Julia Busuttil Nishimura.

Strawberries and cream gets a luxe upgrade.

Sugar and spice make this layer cake an impressive festive dessert.

This dessert will definitely wow a crowd.

Christmas calls for a trifle. And this panettone and mango trifle, topped with torched meringue, is just the ticket.

Rum adds a boozy edge to this irresistible Christmas cake.

Begin this Christmas parfait recipe a day ahead for best results.

Traditional and delicious, bread and butter is a winning combination. In ice cream form? Even better.

This dessert is coconut, spice and all things nice.

Ricotta gelato cuts through these fluffy sponge puddings.

This tart hits the perfect balance between sweet and savoury flavours, topped off with a jammy glaze.

The addition of ube is a new-wave take on the classic babka.

This softly spiced take on French toast is sure to delight.

This not-so-traditional version of the layered Italian coffee dessert swaps coffee and fortified wine for zesty limoncello – a worthy adaptation in our eyes.

If a nougat can be considered iconic, Moran's take is it.

Chocoholics delight, because this chocolate lava cake is all things spiced, gooey and delicious.

Fire cooking transfers to desserts with the help of a blow torch. Prep in advance up to the final step then brûlée table side, keeping the flame moving.

Just what you need on a cold winter’s night, a bowl of luscious bread and butter pudding. Make sure to leave room for seconds.

Earthy flavours cut through buttery dough for the perfect, lightly fried dessert. Top with caramelised apple and thyme for best results.

Classic flavours of lemon and sugar meet golden crisp churros. Need we say more?

This Greek rice pudding recipe with the sweetness of vanilla, pistachio and candied lemon will become a winter favourite.

Yuzu and custard is the flavour combination you didn't know you needed.

A non-traditional Anzac biscuit recipe that raises the stakes — in cake form.

Prolific restaurateur and chef ANDREW MCCONNELL shares his take on the French classic that sets hearts (and crêpes) on fire at Melbourne’s Gimlet.

Forget everything you knew about tiramisù.

A perfectly flaky crust and tart filling makes this blackberry and apple crostata recipe an Italian dessert worth the effort.

With a moist and tender crumb, this pistachio cake recipe showcases the subtle, fruity notes of olive oil, pairing perfectly with sweet berry compote.

This Indonesian layer cake symbolises longevity and prosperity for the year ahead, and is surprisingly easy to make.

Roll up this fresh take on a traditional Yule log, with fresh raspberries and pistachios.

Supersize me: For an impressive festive dessert, simply assemble in a large trifle dish and dress with extra summer berries.

As showstopper desserts go, this pavlova takes out the cakes.

Mango pancakes are a colouful yum cha favourite that can be served as either a dessert or a decadent breakfast.

Double the batch.

Soft, sweet and too easy to eat.

This is a simple madeleine recipe worth committing to memory.

This lemon tart recipe uses sprigs of finely chopped fresh rosemary in the pastry crust for a fresh and bright finish.

Begin this recipe two days ahead.

Nutty black sesame takes this classic French dessert on a Japanese side trip.

This baklava recipe is a tangy twist on a Middle Eastern dessert classic.

A one-pan dessert winter warmer to bake the cold-weather blues away.

Overwhelmed by the idea of making a choux pastry dessert? This simple but delicious choux pastry recipe makes baking a Paris-Brest, ice-cream Beignets or a dark chocolate éclair much more manageable.

A flaky, Greek-inspired dessert served with a zesty syrup.

A masterclass on choux pastry - from the origin of choux pastry to how to make the perfect choux.

Served with a butterscotch sauce, this rich sticky date pudding takes inspiration from native Australian ingredients.

Part French toast, part churros. Delicious.

This quick and easy apple tart is the perfect midweek sweet treat.

These playful Sicilian biscuits are traditionally given on Good Friday for good luck. The dough is also incredibly forgiving – if you stuff up rolling the shapes the first-time round, just re-roll.

The caramel can be made in advance; simply thin with a little hot water before serving.

A festive Lunar New Year treat combining Chinese flavours with a classic Aussie dessert.

A sweet treat to make the most of cherry season.

A grown-up version of the yuletide treat.

The lesser known sibling of gelato makes for a cool and colourful Christmas centrepeice. Plus, it's easy to prepare ahead.

This meringue spectacle is sure to be the star at Christmas lunch.

Inspired by the nostalgic Viennetta ice-cream cake, this fun dessert is sure to delight at any party.

These classic baked beauties are rich, rum-spiked and swimming in the deep sweetness of caramelised sugar.