Cherry

To make a cross pattern on the tarts, dust tarts generously with sifted icing sugar, then carefully heat a metal skewer over a flame (from a gas-stove top or a cook’s blowtorch). Sear a cross pattern into the top of each tart with the heated skewer before serving. Note

You can serve this delectable cherry and white chocolate ice-cream already sliced and in bowls, or bring to the table still whole and studded with sparklers.

You can trim the ice-cream slice to fit the lamington, if you prefer. Note

With a delicious almond, cherry and ginger topping drizzled with ganache, these chocolate cupcakes are fantastic for a special occasion.

Topped with a fresh, juicy cherry, these delicate little cherry almond tartlets make a sophisticated afternoon tea treat.

This colourful fruit and white chocolate slice makes the perfect Christmas gift.

VANILLA SUGAR Split vanilla bean in half lengthways; scrape seeds into blender or processor. Add sugar; process until fine. Reserve 2 tablespoons for this recipe; store unused sugar in an airtight container for another use. This teacake is best eaten the day it is made. Note

Delight your family and friends with these beautiful lattice-topped pies.