Whether you’re having a group of friends around for a retro-themed dinner party, or you just feel like cooking some nostalgic dishes from your childhood, these sweet recipes are sure to delight. We’ve got all the classics like black forest and pineapple upside-down cakes, plus lemon meringue pies, custard tarts and creamy vanilla slices. You’ll also find sweet summer trifles and berry-topped pavlova recipes, perfect for entertaining in the hot Australian weather.
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Tropical bombe alaska
The mix of textures, flavours and temperatures combine in the classic king of desserts, the bombe alaska, to create a sensationally sweet dish.
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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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Vanilla slice
Dotted with tell-tale passionfruit seeds, this classic vanilla slice recipe is a true Aussie icon. Be prepared to lose your dignity at any attempt eat with a fork.
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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/old-fashioned-apple-pie-slice-7468
With a buttery shortcrust base, sweet apple filling and a delicate passionfruit icing on top, this old-fashioned slice will bring back sweet memories of days gone-by
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Neenish tarts
This classic tart with its distinctive pink and brown icing on the top is still as good as you remember.
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Sticky date pudding
This irresistibly rich all-time favourite dessert is so easy to make. The best part – that amazingly moreish butterscotch sauce.
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Custard tart
Combining buttery pastry and a sweet, creamy filling, it’s no wonder this dish is a firm favourite.
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Lemon meringue pie
Sticky and sweet with just a whisper of tartness, a good old-fashioned lemon meringue pie is always greeted with murmurs of appreciation. This one is no different.
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Sponge roll with jam and cream
Sponge roll with jam and cream
Sink your teeth into these moist, fluffy and delightfully sweet sponge rolls with jam and cream. The perfect accompaniment for your morning cuppa!
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Black forest mud cake
This cake is an absolute winner. We’ve used maraschino cherries here, you can use fresh or canned cherries, if you like. Maraschino cherries are available from gourmet food stores and good delicatessens.
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Lemon delicious
All the bright flavours of lemon in a moist and fluffy pudding. Serve with a dollop of cream or ice-cream for a delicious after-dinner treat.
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Plum cobbler
Whether you call it cobbler, betty or crumble, there’s nothing quite like the magic that happens when soft fruit is baked with a biscuity, crumbly, cakey topping. Plum cobbler is a firm favourite round here, especially served with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.
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Pineapple upside-down cake
Upside down cakes make a fabulous and impressive dessert. Pineapple is caramelised on the bottom of the pan and the cake is flipped after cooking to produce the signature look.
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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.
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Poached pear and quince with almond crumble
