Easy dessert recipes

Pikelets

Smaller than pancakes, and fluffier than crepes, pikelets make a great breakfast, brunch or after-school snack! Traditionally served with jam and cream, but we also love them with a hearty dollop of our unbeatable lemon curd.

Vintage edition: Melt ‘n’ Mix shortbread

This classic shortbread recipe from our Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits is super simple and delicious

Caramel tarts

These tasty bite-sized treats are made with a super simple biscuit base (no crumbling required).

Crispy and golden on the outside and chewy on the inside for the perfect coconut macaroon! These sweet coconutty egg white-based biscuits make the ideal afternoon treat.

These divine chocolate and hazelnut croissants make a decadent breakfast dish, best served warm.

3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

You don’t need a pantry full of baking ingredients to whip up these delicious pancakes! Made with just peanut butter, egg, and banana – they’re a delicious and high-protein breakfast in minutes.

Gooey hot chocolate puddings

These adorable individual chocolate puddings are served hot to warm you from the inside.

Gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones

With bursts of fresh blueberries and silky white chocolate, all you need is a big scoop of ice-cream or dollop of sweetened cream and you’re good to go.

Apple pie doughnuts

You’ve never had anything like this! With layers of grilled, sweet apples and cinnamon donuts, this might actually be better than the original.

Pear fritters with raspberry rose syrup

With layers of sweet, battered pears, tart raspberries and creamy yoghurt, this is perfect for those that don’t have a huge sweet tooth.

Chocolate nutella mug puddings

With the press of a few buttons and 90 seconds of excruciating waiting, you could be sinking your spoon into a gooey, hot chocolate cake in no time.

[Peach and almond tarts]

Sweet, juicy peaches are beautiful served atop this golden, crumbly almond tart. Sprinkle with some icing sugar for a quick and tasty baked dessert.

No-bake peanut butter and chocolate pie

With only five ingredients, this recipe uses supermarket shortcuts to make it super easy to whip up this decadent dessert. The irresistible flavours of sweet chocolate and salty peanut butter are sure to satisfy all your cravings, with minimal effort.

Gluten-free hedgehog slice

Get creative in the kitchen with this decadent hedgehog slice. Sweet, chocolatey and delicious – the perfect after school treat.

Raspberry cheesecake lamingtons

These raspberry delights are a cute creative twist on your classic lamingtons! They’re dipped in pink icing and layered with cream cheese filling and fresh raspberries for a fun treat everyone will love.

Deep-fried ice cream balls

Recreate a popular Chinese-restaurant favourite at home with this crispy golden deep-fried ice-cream recipe. Try it topped with chocolate syrup for ultimate indulgence.

Quick and easy plum tart

Sliced stoned fruit encased by this fluffy and buttery puff pastry becomes a treat that is just simply good.

Peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches

These heavenly peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches are the sweet treat that has been missing from your life! Quick and easy to prepare, and oh-so-delicious!

Double-choc coconut cookies

It doesn’t hurt to have a foolproof chocolate chip cookie recipe up your sleeve – and this one has extra chocolate!

No-bake Mars Bar slice

Mars Bars are a classic treat and what better way to enjoy them than this quick and easy slice. It’s perfect for kid’s parties or just to satisfy the sweet tooth.

Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream

This dairy-free ‘nice’ cream recipe is a delicious sweet treat featuring fragrant rosemary and honey for a simple and elegant dessert dish.