Coconut

Skip the effort it takes to put together a homemade sweet pastry for your desserts with our favourite handy shortcut - the biscuit base. This collection of tarts, pies, cakes and slices are all held together using blitzed pre-baked biscuits and melted butter. Too simple.

Whether you enjoy them plain with a sprinkling of slivered almonds or glace cherries on top, or turned into a dessert cake, tart or pie, these coconutty macaroons make the ulimate accompaniment to your morning or afternoon cuppa. We've pulled together a selection of some of our favourite macaroon recipes which'll keep your sweet cravings at bay. Happy baking!

Craving something sweet? These recipes have you covered! With their deliciously coconutty flavour, our tasty slices will add a wonderful tropical vibe to your morning and afternoon teas. There's everything from a simple iced coconut slice and a classic choc-coconut combo to a creative fruit and coconut bubble slice the kids will adore. We've even included the Weekly's iconic raspberry and coconut slice, which is sure to take you straight back to your childhood. Dig in!

Give your desserts a lovely tropical feel with the simple addition of coconut. There's something about it's distinctly sweet and nutty flavour that will transform your cakes and tarts into a real winning treat. Here, we've pulled together a selection of our favourite sweet coconut recipes, from a coconut macaroon cheesecake to a decadent chocolate and coconut slice. Whatever catches your eye, you can't go wrong with these beautiful recipes. Happy cooking!

Be inspired by the countries of Asia when deciding on your next crowd-pleasing dessert! Whether you love an Asian spin on a European dessert (like our Vietnamese creme caramel) or are looking for a more traditional recipe, we have you covered. There's everything from authentic Malay kueh makmur biscuits and tasty Korean walnut pancakes to a range of sweet treats that feature fruits native to the continent. Dig in!

When it comes to freshly baked cakes, you can't go past the addition of sweet and nutty coconut. It's a guaranteed way to bring a wonderfully tropical flavour to many of your recipes, whether it's toasted, shredded or in cream-form. It's extremely versatile and goes perfectly with everything from zesty citrus fruits to sweet berries, rich chocolate and juicy mangoes. Take a flick through our coconut cake recipes for some beautiful baking inspiration for this weekend.

Whether you're following a gluten-free diet because of intolerances or Coeliac disease, it can be hard finding desserts to indulge in that actually taste good. Fortunately, we've pulled together a selection of our most indulgent chocolate, coconut, fruit and citrus cakes for your enjoyment, all containing no gluten. Try our syrupy polenta and orange cake, or go for a thick slice of our chocolate mousse dessert... Whatever your flavour preference, we've got your cravings covered.

When it comes to home cooking in Australia, there is no one more well-respected than The Australian Women's Weekly. And apart from their classic lunch and family dinner recipes, The Weekly is best known for their beautiful baked goods. From cakes and cupcakes, to pies and tarts, these delightful recipes are completely timeless and continue to be requested throughout the generations. Take a flick through and see what you'll be baking for your loved ones this weekend.

Whether you're consciously cutting down on dairy or have a lactose allergy, this collection of dairy-free desserts will let you have your cake and eat it too. The mango and pineapple mousse cake is light, creamy and deliciously more-ish, while the sugar-free homemade chocolate hazelnut spread tastes exactly like the store-bought version, but with less sugar and no dairy. Any, if not all, of these decadently dairy-free desserts will certainly become a family favourite!

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