Baking

5 make-from-scratch desserts to share and impress

Your guests won’t believe they’re homemade.

Making delicious desserts from scratch can be daunting. Whether you’re having a go at chocolate tempering, kneading dough or whipping meringue, ensure you have the right ingredients and appliances on hand for sweet success. From a light and fluffy tiramisu to a decadent chocolate pudding, these are the best homemade recipes to impress your guests.

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Tiramisu

Tiramisu

This classic Italian dish is the perfect ‘pick-me-up’ and finale for a long lunch or dinner. Finger biscuits soaked in coffee, marsala and Kahlua create a boozy base for delicate layers of mascarpone mixture. Dusted with sifted cocoa, this is an elegant dessert for coffee aficionados and sweet tooths alike.

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Spanish Nougat

Spanish nougat

This five-ingredient nougat is an impressive treat to whip up when you’re short on time. Dubbed turrón, this honey-sweet slab is a must-have in Spain during the festive season. Made from almonds, honey, caster sugar and egg whites, it’s a chewy sweet that’s easy to create from scratch with Kenwood’s Cooking Chef XL.

The stand mixer allows home chefs to create beautiful meals with its built-in scales, induction heating technology and extra attachments. Just fit the food processer attachment and knife blade to the mixer’s outlet, then use the pulse function to roughly chop the almonds. Et voilà!

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Raspberry ricotta cheesecake with lemon syrup

Raspberry ricotta cheesecake with lemon syrup

Step up your baked cheesecake game with this delicious raspberry ricotta version. The combination of creamy ricotta with fresh raspberry and an Anzac biscuit base is a match made in heaven. Drizzled in a tangy lemon syrup, this dessert is a beautifully bright centrepiece for your next get-together.

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Raspberry marshmallow squares

Raspberry marshmallow squares

Juicy raspberries are the hero of these delicate marshmallow squares. The small morsels with a marbled raspberry coulis surface look almost too good to eat. Pretty in pink, they are also great for gifting. Simply pack a handful into small boxes and tie with pink ribbon for the ideal edible present.

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Chocolate and dulce de leche puddings

Chocolate and dulce de leche puddings

This heavenly chocolate and dulce de leche pudding can be created in under an hour for a short and sweet baking session. For hassle-free cooking, use a stand mixer to process the ingredients until thick and smooth. Topped with ice cream and extra dulce de leche, this decadent dish will end your night on a (sugar) high.

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