Dessert

39 delicious ideas for dessert tonight

If you have a fancy dinner party lined up, or just a sweet date night on the cards, you need the perfect dessert to end a perfect night.

Whether it’s a decadent chocolate cherry pavlova or a strawberries and cream tart with an almond crust, we’ve got all the answers to your dessert dilemmas. So, to help you pinpoint your menu’s crowning glory, we’ve put together a list of our most delicious, most decadent and most delectable desserts ever. You’re welcome.

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mixed berry clafoutis

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Mixed berry clafoutis

Mixed berry clafoutis

This beautiful mixed berry clafoutis is easy to make, and tastes sensational, making it the best no-fuss dessert you’ll have in a while.

Over-the-top chocolate and macadamia brownies

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Over-the-top chocolate and macadamia brownies

Over-the-top chocolate and macadamia brownies

Take brownies to the next level with two types of chocolate and buttery macadamias.

rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings

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Rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings

Rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings

This gorgeous winter pudding with rhubarb and strawberies is light enough to enjoy on any night of the week.

raspberry brownie ice-cream cake

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Raspberry brownie ice-cream cake

Raspberry brownie ice-cream cake

Reimagine childish pleasures. It’s like an enormous ice-cream sandwich with raspberry studded ice-cream between two layers of rich chocolate brownie.

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Chocolate peanut butter slab cake

Chocolate peanut butter slab cake

This easy-to-prep slab cake is perfect for sharing. Topped with a decadent, peanut-butter ganache, it’s a delicious afternoon slice.

Berry and coconut TRES LECHES CAKE

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Berry and coconut tres leches cake

This gorgeous berry and coconut tres leches cake made with sweetened condensed, evaporated and coconut milks is perfect for a dinner party or birthday celebration.

basil, lime and strawberry cheesecake

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Basil, lime and strawberry cheesecake

Basil, lime and strawberry cheesecake

Fragrant basil and zesty lime turn this strawberry cheesecake into something really rather special.

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Easy chocolate self-saucing pudding

Easy chocolate self-saucing pudding

Chocolate self-saucing pudding is love in a bowl. It is all soft cake on top, with a thick chocolate sauce underneath. Best served with ice-cream.

Golden syrup dumplings

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Classic golden syrup dumplings

Classic golden syrup dumplings

These scone-style dumplings are light, fluffy and perfect for soaking up the delicious golden syrup sauce.

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Lemon delicious

Lemon delicious

All the bright flavours of lemon in a moist and fluffy pudding.

Decadent chocolate roulade

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Decadent chocolate roulade

Decadent chocolate roulade

This decadent chocolate roulade is rich but surprisingly light. This also means the cake can crack slightly when it’s rolled, but that’s just proof that it’s flourless. If you find it very difficult to shape, wrap in plastic and refrigerate and then mould into shape.

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Chocolate hazelnut pie

Chocolate hazelnut pie

Decadently sweet and nutty – the entire family will love this chocolate hazelnut pie!

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Dutch chocolate pancakes with banana

Dutch chocolate pancakes with banana

Nothing beats pancakes – except maybe these Dutch chocolate pancakes with banana.

Cherry Ripe choc cheesecake

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Cherry Ripe choc cheesecake

Cherry Ripe choc cheesecake

Infused with rich dark chocolate, crushed biscuits, cherry ripe bars and sour morello cherries, this enticing cheesecake is almost too good to share.

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passionfruit and mango cheesecake

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this passionfruit and mango cheesecake – sweet, creamy and fruity! This is the perfect dessert for any night of the week!

Tiramisu

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Tiramisu

Tiramisu

The classic coffee dessert we all love.

Saucy New Puddings - Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

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Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

lemon meringue pudding

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Lemon meringue pudding

Lemony sponge pudding with a light, sweet meringue topping makes for a nostalgic pudding.

stone fruit pandoro pudding

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Summer stone fruit pandoro pudding

Pandoro cake is used in this bread-and-butter style Christmas stone fruit pudding. Served with a sweet mango sauce.

Strawberries and cream sponge cake

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Strawberries and cream sponge cake

Strawberries and cream sponge cake

Fluffy sponge cake topped with all the indulgent joys of strawberries and cream. This one’s bound to be a huge hit with the kids.

White chocolate and mixed berry cheesecake

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White chocolate and mixed berry cheesecake

White chocolate and mixed berry cheesecake

This rich and creamy cheesecake is packed full of naturally-sweet berries to create a wonderfully decadent dessert that’s guaranteed to please all your dinner guests.

PAVLOVA TRIFLES

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Pavlova trifles

Pavlova trifles

Why choose between your two Aussie desserts when you can get the best of both worlds and make these individual pavlova trifles.

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Blueberry apple crumble pie

Indulge in this delightful blueberry apple crumble pie, perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

Chocolate cherry BERRY PAVLOVA

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Chocolate cherry berry pavlova

This decadent chocolate, cherries and mixed berry pavlova is the perfect way to end a dinner party, birthday celebration or date night.

PEAR TARTE TATIN

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Pear tarte Tatin

Pear tarte Tatin

This classic upside down French pastry is works just as well with sweet, caramelised pears as it does as an apple tarte Tatin

saucy caramel pudding

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Saucy caramel pudding

Saucy caramel pudding

Summer pudding

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Summer pudding

Designed as a healthier alternative to heavier desserts, the summer pudding gets its vibrant colour and tangy flavour from a selection of berries. Best served with thick cream or ice-cream.

Pear galette recipe

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Pear galette

Pear galette

This is a super easy and scrummy dessert, plus you can whip up a batch of pear galettes on a whim. Best served with a dollop of top notch double or clotted cream.

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Apple and cardamom tart

Apple and cardamom tart

Wonderfully fragrant, the combination of apple and cardamon is a match made in heaven. We’ve paired them together here in this gorgeous tart with a golden pastry and a dollop of fresh cream to create a perfectly balanced dessert.

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Lemon and meringue passionfruit mess

Quick and easy to prepare, and filled with fresh, sweet zesty flavours, this lemon and meringue passionfruit mess is simply irresistible!

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Chocolate and dulce de leche puddings

These heavenly chocolate and dulce de leche puddings are the perfect way to end a meal! Sweet, rich, and easy to prepare – what more could you want!

Banoffee pie

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Banoffee pie

Banoffee pie

A serious crowd-pleaser.

strawberries and cream meringue cake

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Strawberries and cream meringue cake

Strawberries and cream meringue cake

Crispy layers of meringue, thick cream and sweet fresh strawberries come together to create a cake that is the epitome of sweet summer flavours.

IMPOSSIBLE Pie

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Impossible pie

Impossible pie gets its name from the fact that it’s impossibly easy to make, it also tastes incredibly good! If you want to mix it up a bit, add the zest of one lemon, lime or orange to the mix.

butterscotch pie

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Butterscotch pie

This decadent butterscotch pie will satisfy the cravings of any sweet tooth. The only problem with this luscious dish is trying to decide whether to serve it with lashings of whipped cream, or ice-cream.

Easy apple pie

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Easy apple pie

Using frozen ready-rolled pastry means you can create this delicious apple pie in under an hour. It’s as easy as… well, pie.

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Passionfruit tart with orange mascarpone cream

Passionfruit tart with orange mascarpone cream

Indulge in this delicious tart complete with crumbly pastry, a creamy passionfruit filling and zesty orange mascarpone cream on top.

Apple tart with caramel ice-cream

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Apple tart with caramel ice-cream

Apple tart with caramel ice-cream

Hot, sweet juicy apples are beautifully snuggled by a crisp, golden crust in this delicious tart. Serve with a big dollop of homemade caramel ice-cream for a winning dessert every time.

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Strawberries and cream sponge

Strawberries and cream sponge

Light sponge topped with whipped cream, strawberries and passionfruit pulp for an elegant touch.

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