Dessert

30 wonderful walnut desserts

Add crunch to your favourite weekend bakes with the addition of healthy walnuts.
Coffee walnut loaf

Eating more nuts has been associated with a plethora of health benefits, but why not get your handful of nuts a day in your desserts? From the classic coffee-walnut pairing to our stunning torte, there’s no shortage of dessert inspiration here. Enjoy!

Would you prefer almond desserts?

BAKLAVA

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Baklava

Baklava

Go nuts for this sweet Middle Eastern dessert.

walnut slab cake recipe

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Walnut and maple syrup slab cake

Walnut and maple syrup slab cake

One bite of this cake will bring back memories of your grandma’s cooking. It’s easy to make and cuts and keeps well, meaning your afternoon tea treats are sorted for the next few days.

Nutty apricot cake

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Nutty apricot cake

Nutty apricot cake

Apricot halves pressed into the top give this mouth-watering cake its sweetness and attractive look. It gets its nuttiness from processed walnuts, giving it a pleasant buttery consistency.

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Choc-honey balls

These chocolate bliss balls are made with honey and dried apricots for a naturally sweet treat

Coffee walnut loaf

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Coffee walnut loaf

Make a delicious coffee & walnut loaf cake with this easy recipe, perfect for everyday baking and occasions

CHOCOLATE AND CINNAMON Babka

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Chocolate and cinnamon babka

Chocolate and cinnamon babka

An irresistible sweet brioche swirled with chocolate and walnut creamy filling and topped with a rich chocolate cinnamon sauce.

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Raspberry walnut slice

Raspberry walnut slice

This raspberry crumble slice is as easy as it is tasty.

pumpkin pies

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Spiced pumpkin pies with honey & nuts

Spiced pumpkin pies with honey & nuts

With a drizzle of honey and a dollop of cream, these little pies are the bees knees.

STICKY DATE Pudding

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Sticky date pudding

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Add a delicious crunch to the classic sticky date pudding with roasted nuts.

Coffee and walnut cake

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Coffee and walnut cake

Coffee and walnut cake

Finished with a drizzle of toffee, this coffee and walnut cake is the ideal treat, offering complex flavours and a great, dense texture.

Date and walnut roll

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Date and walnut roll

Date and walnut roll

Perfect for afternoon tea – or just any time really!

Gluten-free carrot cake with orange frosting

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Gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Cooking is full of classic pairings and carrot cake with cream cheese is one of the best. This moist cake is dense and delicious, and gluten-free too.

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Baklava torte

Baklava torte

This decadent dessert channels Middle Eastern flavours to create a wonderfully sweet, sticky and nutty baklava-inspired torte. Enjoy a big slice with a cup of tea or coffee for an indulgent morning or afternoon tea.

Almond and walnut pastries (kataifi)

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Almond and walnut pastries (kataifi)

Almond and walnut pastries (kataifi)

Drizzled in sweet lemon syrup, these crispy almond and walnut pastries are a delightful accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.

mocha walnut cake

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Mocha walnut cake

Mocha walnut cake

walnut dessert recipes

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Walnut, coffee and pear loaf

Walnut, coffee and pear loaf

pecan, macadamia and walnut tartlets

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Pecan, macadamia and walnut tartlets

Pecan, macadamia and walnut tartlets

A nut lovers delight.

Coffee Walnut Streusel Cake

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Coffee walnut streusel cake

Coffee walnut streusel cake

You won’t believe this delicious cake has only five ingredients. The moist coffee walnut cake is set off with a crunchy streusel topping.

Banana coffee and walnut cake with salted caramel frosting

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Banana coffee and walnut cake with salted caramel frosting

Banana coffee and walnut cake with salted caramel frosting

Topped with whipped caramel frosting sprinkled with sea salt, this moist banana, walnut and coffee cake is perfect for a special occasion.

walnut cake with espresso mascarpone cream

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Walnut cake with espresso mascarpone cream

Walnut cake with espresso mascarpone cream

cinnamonand walnut syrup cake

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Cinnamon and walnut syrup cake

Cinnamon and walnut syrup cake

CHOCOLATE CHEESE AND WALNUT CAKE

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Chocolate cheese and walnut cake

Chocolate cheese and walnut cake

walnut and prune loaf

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Walnut and prune loaf

A quick and easy recipe, this delicious walnut and prune loaf makes a great breakfast or afternoon tea, especially delicious lightly toasted and spread with butter or a wedge of brie.

Greekwalnutandspicecake WITH RED WINE PEARS

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Greek walnut and spice cake with red wine pears

Greek walnut and spice cake with red wine pears

MOIST APPLE WALNUT SLICE WITH MAPLE SYRUP ICING

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Moist apple walnut slice with maple syrup icing

Moist apple walnut slice with maple syrup icing

black sesame ice cream recipe without ice cream maker

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Korean walnut pancakes with black sesame ice-cream

Korean walnut pancakes with black sesame ice-cream

Black sesame ice-cream makes this dish, its nutty sweetness lifts the pancakes to another level.

Nashi and ginger strudel

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Nashi, walnut and ginger strudel

Nashi, walnut and ginger strudel

With the added texture of walnuts and sesame seeds, this delectable pear and ginger strudel makes a most satisfying dessert.

walnut and toffeed fig tart

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Walnut and toffeed fig tart

Walnut and toffeed fig tart

This dessert looks and tastes amazing. The drizzling of toffee finishes it off beautifully; the toffee will begin to dissolve within 10 minutes of drizzling it over the figs, so it is best made immediately before serving.

Date and walnut loaves

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Date and walnut loaves

Get creative in the kitchen this weekend and serve up some deliciously moist date and walnut loaves. The perfect breakfast, brunch, or mid morning treat!

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Date, walnut and chocolate torte

Date, walnut and chocolate torte

Sweet chewy dates, crunchy walnuts, and smooth rich dark chocolate. This torte is a little slice of food heaven.

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