Whether they’re flaked, slivered or ground up into a flour, there’s no denying that almonds make a great addition to desserts. Here, we’ve gathered 24 of our best recipes that make the most of this nutty little favourite. From a decadent choc, almond and raspberry tart to light almond meringues, these tasty treats are sure to make winning desserts. Or, why not serve them up at morning tea for a delicious start to your day?
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Whole orange semolina cake with rosemary syrup
Fragrant and delicious.
Cherry and almond slice
Crunchy and sweet with a gooey centre.
Nectarine and almond tart
Inspired by the classic French frangipane tart, the almond-filling of this summery tart pairs deliciously with all sorts of summer stone fruit. Here we used nectarines, but peach, apricot or even plums would also do nicely. Looking for more stone fruit desserts? Tart base is suitable to freeze. Jam can be warmed in the microwave. […]
Raspberry and almond tarts with meringue
The Queen of hearts, she made some tarts! If they were as good as these, no wonder the Knave of hearts stole them!
Almond berry sugar cakes
A delightful treat served with friends and a good cuppa.
Rich chocolate almond slice
One for the grown ups.
Pear and coconut impossible pie
This pear and coconut impossible pie gets its name from the fact that it’s impossible to go wrong! This dessert pie is quick, easy, sweet ‘n’ fruity! Looking for a classic impossible pie, one with blueberries or more pie recipes? This is also delicious with other canned fruit such as peaches, apricots, apple or berries. […]
Chocolate almond honeycomb
Chocolate and nuts are a match made in heaven.
Spiced semolina and almond halva
Halva recipes are many and varied – but broadly speaking are dense, sweet treats popular in Middle Eastern cuisines made on either nut butter or flour. Our halva recipe uses semolina and almonds to create a deliciously spiced treat for any time of day.
Bear claws
We love them beary much!
Bakewell tart
Can’t beat the classics.
Apple, cherry and amaretti crumbles
One for the almond lovers.
Chocolate almond macarons
You can’t say no to these light chocolate treats.
Flourless orange & white chocolate cake
Moist, dense and sweet – what more could you want in a cake?
Greek lemon shortbread biscuits
Sweet with a zesty finish.
Dairy free almond and sticky strawberry ice-cream
Treat yourself.
Hedgehog slice
The kids will love it, and you will too.
Mandarin and almond cake
Pop the kettle on!
Almond caramel bars
Crunchy and decadent, these amazing almond caramel bars make the perfect gift.
Gluten-free orange cake with labne
So much to labne about this cake.
Banana and choc-almond toastie
Rise and shine with these decadent and wholesome banana and choc-almond toasties – a perfect start to the morning!
Almond friands
Deliciously light and perfectly sweet.
Strawberry & almond friand slice
Friand meets slice, equals utterly delicious.
Pistachio and almond cake with poached persimmons
Wonderfully light and fragrant, this beautiful pistachio and almond cake goes perfectly topped with crunchy flaked almonds and sweet and syrupy persimmons. Your weekend baking project is sorted!
Rhubarb cake with crumble topping
Rich, tart rhubarb with rolled oats and cinnamon makes this classic cake an even more comforting winter treat.
Nutty shortbread balls
Pop a few of these tasty treats in your mouth for a light afternoon snack. The soft shortbread balls are filled with crunchy almond chunks, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
Watermelon, rose and strawberry almond cake
This is the stuff that dreams are made of; luscious mascarpone cream and candied watermelon sandwiched between crispy almond meringue and topped with fresh strawberries. Your guests will love it.
Orange almond Victoria sponge
This wonderfully fluffy cake with its citrus undertones and indulgent almond exterior is truly worthy of its royal name.
Nectarine and almond upside-down cake
This sweet and fruity nectarine and almond upside-down cake is the perfect treat for afternoon tea.
Mini lemon almond lamingtons
These gorgeous mini lemon almond fingers are a zesty take on the classic Australian lamington. The combination of soft sponge rolled in coconut and drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup will leave you reaching for more.
Apricot and almond jalousie
Indulge in this delightfully sweet apricot and almond jalousie, perfect for dessert or a morning tea treat!
Almond nougat
The classic sweet treat that pleases adults and children alike – deliciously chewy almond nougat.
Cherry almond shortbread
Gather your friends for a cup of tea or coffee with these delicious shortbread bikkies filled with glazed cherry pieces and flakes of almond.
Raspberry and almond streusel slice
Sweet, sticky raspberry is beautiful topped with a crumbly, golden almond topping in this brilliant streusel slice. Enjoy a piece with a mug of tea or coffee for a mid-morning or afternoon treat.
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