Add the peppermint essence to suit your taste. Start with what we have recommended and add more until you achieve a nice balance between the chocolate and the mint. Note

You can melt the chocolate in a microwave oven; cook on MEDIUM (55%) about 1 minute, stirring twice while cooking. Note

Quick and fun toffee chocolate spoons from Australian Women's Weekly.

We used blue sugared almonds, available from confectionery and speciality nut shops, but you can use any colour you like. Note

Make this exciting and fun cake for your child's birthday party.

A torte is traditionally a layered cake with buttercream type frosting. Of course they can always be adapted to the size, flavours and styles you prefer.

If you can’t find rocky road confectionery, use a tub of chocolate rocky road ice-cream instead. Note

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton (tub) of thickened cream. When spreading the cream mixture over the sponge, don’t go too close to the edges, the cream will spread a little when you add the next layers. To make dark chocolate ganache; bring cream to the boil in medium saucepan; remove […]

Light and fluffy white chocolate pancakes with a delicious mango sauce.

Do not be intimidated by the soufflé! Think of it as a flavoured base into which beaten egg whites are folded. The heat of the oven expands the air in the egg white and contracts when cooled. So serve it immediately, hot from the oven.

You’ll have one leftover cube of cake – practise your piping on this if you like. Note

It's no wonder few can resist when presented with a smooth, creamy bowl of chocolate mousse; a sprinkling of tart raspberries will cut through the sweetness beautifully.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe Individual puddings will take about 30 minutes to cook. Note

Add some extra colour to the marshmallow by tinting half of it lightly with your choice of food colouring ­the range is limitless and can be added to suit the colour theme of your party. Note

It is no wonder this delicious pudding has many adaptations in different cultures and cuisines. However you experience it, this dish is creamy, sweet, spicy and simply moreish!

This decadent chocolate fudge will satisfy even the sweetest tooth.

Brownies are best made close to serving time. Sauce can be made a day ahead. Note

More than just a drink, this luscious hot chocolate spiked with liqueur and topped with Maltesers is a dessert in its own right.

These beautiful cupcakes are delightful for special occasions. The food colour and berry type can also be changed to suit a different colour palate if preferred.

Cut this rich chocolate velvet cake with chocolate glaze into little finger sized sliced for an elegant afternoon tea plate.

Vienna almonds are whole almonds coated in toffee; they make a beautiful topping for this cake.

These divine little bite-sized chocolate hazelnut cakes are the perfect size for such a rich, indulgent recipe.

These beautifully coloured and delicate pistachio and orange blossom macrons are an absolute feast for the eyes. Arrange them in a large glass bowl or on a cupcake stand for maximum Wow! factor.

These brownies are very fudgy; refrigerate for several hours to make cutting them easier.

Dipped in melted chocolate, these crunchy biscuits taste excellent with a cup of hot coffee.

These rich, fruity chocolate cherry meringue desserts are like little trifles with their layers of chocolate cake, custard, cherries and meringue.

It’s worth taking the time to caramelise the apples to a deep caramel colour. It’s important to measure the closed springform pan; the measurement appearing on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. Note

Rich and decadent, you'll only need a small square of this lovely fudge to satisfy the sweetest of cravings. Enjoy with your afternoon cuppa.

Keeping time: 2 days. Note

This decadent cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling with roasted pecans and a sweet butterscotch topping. Delicious with a glass of cold milk.

The classic flavours of chocolate, strawberry and hazelnut come together in this mouth-watering gateau. Just add a steaming cup of coffee and the our day is made.

Colourful, chocolatey and utterly moorish, these tasty spotty cookies are perfect for a bake stall or school fete.

Three year olds love nursery rhymes, and even though the mice are clearly not blind , they're having fun finding the cheese.

Recipe can be made up to 1 week in advance. White chocolate and white chocolate melts are suitable to microwave. Note

Plain biscuits will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Sandwiched biscuits will keep, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 1 week. These bite-size biscuits hail from Piedmont in Italy, a region famed for the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts. Ground nuts lose their flavour quickly so, for a more […]

Some flavours make a natural marriage, and pear and chocolate is one of those gorgeous pairings. These whole poached pears with chocolate cream are simple, elegant and delicious.

If you're new to gluten-free baking, make sure that you purchase pure icing sugar and not icing mixture, as the latter has gluten added.

Make these decorated cupcakes for that special someone in your life. Or spread some joy on February 14 and bake a batch for the office.

Try this sticky Italian christmas classic with a chocolate and orange twist.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Any type of berries can be used instead of raspberries. If you prefer, use semi-sweet dark chocolate or milk chocolate, instead of white chocolate. Note

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

Pudding can be made an day ahead, keep, covered, in refrigerator. Note

Ahh, biscotti. It's really a biscuit for grown ups. We've given it a little facelift here, and added some coffee flavour and toasted hazelnuts; hide from the kids and enjoy with your afternoon cuppa.

For a real chocolate rush, try this rich cake with warm sauce.

Strawberries should be served as soon as possible after dipping. Note

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

Decadent baking in under half an hour? Amazing but true with this delicious chocolate slice recipe!

Lovers of the chocolate and mint combination will be delighted with this decadent brownie.

With a texture this silky and a flavour this heavenly, you'll not be able to resist a second helping of this decadent chocolate orange mousse cake. It really is that good.

When beating the egg yolks and sugar, the ribbon stage indicates when you’ve dissolved the sugar and properly aerated the mixture. To check, remove a spoonful of the mixture, drizzle it over the top of the remaining mixture in the bowl; it should hold its shape briefly, before disappearing into the mix. You need a […]

Position the large cake on the small cake, then spread pink butter cream over toadstool cap. Split the spearmint leaves in half through the centre then slice the halves into three pieces. Note

Delicate and delicious cupcakes with white choc curls from Australian Women's Weekly.

If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note

Try these fudgy brownies for an easy, decadent treat.

Loaf and oval-shaped pans are available in racks, or as individual pans. It’s the individual pans that need to be stood and baked on an oven tray, simply for easy handling. Note

Crunchy and decadent, this chocolate macadamia slice is perfect with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Assemble and serve éclairs as close to serving time as possible. Note

These crunchy chocolate and peanut truffles are so easy to make and are the perfect sweet treat with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Who can resist the decadent combination of hazelnut, chocolate and raspberry?

Filled with plump raisins and drizzled with a rich chocolate glaze, this luscious cake makes the perfect afternoon treat or dessert.

It’s important to measure the closed springform pan; the measurement that appears on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. This rich flourless cake can be made with other dried fruit, such as figs, or a combination of raisins, currants and sultanas, and with […]

These gooey, delicious two-tone brownies make an excellent gift! Jazz them up with a little cellophane and ribbon.

It's a good thing these choc-caramel brownie ice-cream bars are so striking and delicious, it makes the fiddly bits worth it!

These indulgent cupcakes with choc mint crush are a delightful treat for any time of day.

Coffee slice filled with delicious coffee-infused custard topped with a glossy dark chocolate glaze.

This decadent chocolate semifreddo dessert is easy to make for a quick rich treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Use un-iced, unfilled plain biscuits for this recipe. Note