Peach, nectarine and ginger tart
Slightly cheese-cakey, this Nici Wickes tart is a fantastic gluten-free dessert for the summer. Top it with fresh seasonal fruit and that divine ginger syrup!
Apricot and rosemary pistachio tart
This gorgeous apricot and rosemary pistachio tart screams effort when, really, it’s quite simple to put together! Serve with ice cream for a scrumptious dessert.
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Banana pudding with tipsy toffee sauce
Whip up this banana pudding for your next dinner party, and drench it in delicious tipsy toffee sauce to keep your guests coming back for more. It must be that dash of rum in the sauce!
Rustic plum and strawberry crostata
A rustic Italian tart, or crostata, is the perfect vehicle for plums - and their combination with warm, juicy strawberries is just divine! Try this gluten-free version for a luscious dessert.
Grilled pineapple with cashew praline
Taste the tropics with this grilled pineapple dish. Served with fresh coconut flesh, as well as homemade toppings of coconut labne and cashew praline, your tastebuds will be delightfully stunned!
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Strawberry, rhubarb and almond tart
Oh what a star this tart is - a summer dessert made in heaven! By arranging the strawberries and rhubarb so neatly around the top you can really make this into a true showstopper.
Blueberry cheesecake bars
These blueberry cheesecake bars are the perfect sweet treat - mostly because they are free of refined sugar! Enjoy a piece for an afternoon snack at work or with a dollop of yoghurt for dessert.
Little lemon and raspberry cakes
Ahh, raspberries and lemon! They are a match made in heaven as the lemon seems to enhance the very delicate flavour of raspberries. Try the combo in these gorgeous mini cakes and you'll be hooked!
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Strawberry shortcake roulade
There's nothing more appealing than a creamy sponge dessert in summer! This recipe is a simple one with no rush to roll the sponge while it’s warm, so it’s stress-free as well as being delicious.
Pomegranate and frozen yoghurt cheesecakes
These mini cheesecakes are perfect for serving up a simple but delicious dessert. With a crunchy cookie base and creamy yoghurt filling, this is a festive dessert no one will be able to pass up!
Macadamia Florentine ice-cream sandwiches
These macadamia Florentine ice-cream sandwiches are such a delicious treat for dessert on a hot day! Top with dried fruit, nuts and glacé ginger to make these extra festive.
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Cherry and amaretti white Christmas log
Serve up a deliciously light dessert this Christmas with our cherry and amaretti white Christmas log, which is filled with the divine festive flavours of amaretti biscuits and fresh cherries.
Christmas pudding ice-cream bombes
Embrace the summer sun with this Christmas pudding recipe, which blends traditional fruit cake with ice cream to make frozen pudding bombes. Topped with ganache and chocolates, you won't go back!
Ice-cream pudding
This ice-cream pudding recipe is New Zealand's answer to the traditional British Christmas pudding, perfect for a hot summer Christmas. Prepare the day before so it can freeze overnight!
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Chocolate flourless torte
This chocolate flourless torte only takes 15 minutes to get ready for the oven, but once it is decorated with fresh berries and cream it will make you look like a baking superstar!
Sweet and salty pretzel wreaths
These sweet and salty pretzel wreaths are such a fun idea for Christmas. Easily made in just 10 minutes, it's a great way to get in the festive spirit with the kids, and they're so delicious!
Trifle wreath cake
This trifle cake is perfect for your Christmas day celebrations. In a fun wreath shape and topped with beautiful summer fruit and homemade custard, it couldn't get much more festive!
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Raspberry and plum meringue torte
Is there anything more festive than a glimpse of baked raspberries as they gently ooze out the sides of a just-cooked meringue torte? This recipe is perfect for your Christmas dessert feast!
Meringue and berry layer cake
This impressive dessert is the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table. The best part is, the meringues and fruit can be made ahead of time, then it’s just a quick assemble on the day.
Christmas pudding with honeycomb
This Nici Wickes Christmas pudding is crammed full of cranberries, currants and raisins, and topped with homemade honeycomb for wow factor. Impress your guests with this incredible creation.
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Cherry and coconut tart
Fresh cherries burst with deliciousness in this tart. Covered with beautifully crispy shredded coconut, the flavours melt perfectly together to create a tasty festive dessert.
Raspberry and white chocolate tiramisu
This raspberry and white chocolate tiramisu is extremely easy to put together as it’s an assembly job, as opposed to cooking. The flavours are heavenly too - the perfect dessert treat!
Classic Christmas cakes and puddings
Nothing says Christmas like a plump, juicy pudding or rich, decadent fruitcake. And our best Christmas cake recipes are perfect as a gift or as part of your festive spread. Delight your family and friends with these timeless homemade treats that will warm your soul and remind you of childhood. We've even included gluten-free options so no one misses out.
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Fig and orange panforte
Take this historic Italian dessert and make it your own with our delicious fig and orange panforte recipe. The fruit, nuts and spices make it so festive, creating a perfect after-xmas-dinner treat.
Christmas cake brownie pops
These Christmas cake brownie pops make great little presents for teachers or neighbours and can be wrapped and tied with pretty ribbon. Or keep them for a special treat on Christmas day!
Berry pavlova roll
This berry pavlova roll puts a great spin on the traditional pavlova, and creates a delicious festive dessert. Bring this out on Christmas Day and you'll be the star of the show!
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Spiced Christmas shortbread cookie wreath
Jazz up your Christmas table this year with this spiced shortbread cookie wreath, which is great to look at and great to eat! It's such a breeze to make and looks an absolute treat as a centrepiece.
Christmas fruit tart
This is an alternative to the little Christmas mince pies many people make at Christmas time. It takes a fraction of the time to make, and a slice for dessert is just perfect!
Gluten-free Christmas cake
This Christmas cake makes life so easy when you have gluten-intolerant visitors, and it is so delicious, everyone will love it! You'll be so impressed, it might just become your go-to festive recipe.
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Festive fruit bread
Light like a panettone and buttery like a brioche, this bread is wonderful and so Christmas-y. This Nici Wickes recipe is a bit different to the usual format, but trust us, as you’re buttering gorgeous, warm slices of Christmas fruit bread, you’ll forget the effort.
Dark chocolate, cranberry and port truffles
These decadent dark chocolate, cranberry and port truffles are like little balls of magic. Perfect for when you have to bring a plate or need a delicious edible gift idea.
Chocolate nut slice
All you need is three ingredients to create this delicious chocolate nut slice. Perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a cute edible gift for friends and family. Mix it up with any combination of nuts you like!
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Homemade bliss balls and truffles
Buy cute little boxes, or recycle some, and gift these gorgeous flavour bombs to your friends and family for Christmas. They couldn’t be easier to make or more delicious to eat!
Pistachio and goji berry biscotti
Homemade biscotti makes a wonderful Christmas gift, as it keeps well and it’s much better than the store-bought variety. Your friends and family will definitely be impressed!
Panettone tiramisu
Whip up this decadent tiramisu in just 30 minutes with your leftover Christmas panettone. Our recipe transforms the panettone into a completely new dessert that is almost too beautiful to eat!
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Fruit cake cream parfaits
Stretch out this year's Christmas cake or pudding with our fruit cake cream parfait recipe. Combined with marscapone, cream and fresh raspberries, this is an indulgent dessert everyone will love.
The best of Taste magazine’s spring issue
Spring is here - and so is the new issue of Taste! Packed with fresh, seasonal recipes, it will become your go-to in the kitchen over the coming months.
Mojito panna cotta
This mojito panna cotta recipe is silky and light, making it the perfect dessert for any long dinner party. It is so simple to make, but the result is elegant and delicious.
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4 ways with Yoplait Decadent Lemon Yoghurt
Yoplait Greek Style Decadent Lemon Yoghurt adds a dose of dreamy magic to both sweet and savoury dishes.
Decadent lemon berry shortcakes
Dream up your perfect afternoon tea with these zesty lemon berry shortcakes. Grab a cuppa, and drizzle the lemon glaze for the final touch.
Creamy decadent lemon and banana ice cream
Time poor, but still in need of a sweet fix? Whip up this lemon and banana ice cream in a flash! Serve with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for an extra summery flavour.
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Strawberries and cream eclairs
You’ll be a professional French pâtissier in no time with this eclair recipe. Light, sweet and filled with the divine combination of strawberries and cream, you’ll be the star of the show at your next dinner party.
Strawberry and chocolate no-bake tart
For a sweet and sophisticated summer dessert, look no further than this strawberry and chocolate no-bake tart. Best served chilled with a generous dash of strawberry puree on the side.
Lime and ginger tart
Lime and ginger are a match made in heaven, and this tart shows that off beautifully. Made with a creamy and zingy filling inside a crunchy gingernut base, one slice will never be enough!
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Doughnuts with caramel sauce
Whip up a batch of these while your guests hover to gobble them up! Make the batter and sauce ahead of time, then it’s a quick cook to serve them up freshly fried.
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After-dinner mint bark
The texture of this after-dinner mint bark is a real winner. It’s crispy and crunchy to bite into, while being smooth and creamy to eat - a late-night delicacy you won’t be able to pass up.
12 sweet coconut treats made for special occasions
If you want to bring a beautiful burst of tropical flavour to your next special occasion, don’t look past these coconut-infused sweet treats. From coconut rum balls to coconut and raspberry jelly pops to mini almond coconut lamingtons, we’ve rounded up the best recipes to get your party table covered in coco-nutty goodness.
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Flourless carrot and almond spice cake
This flourless carrot and almond spice cake is moist, full of flavour and perfect for all the gluten-free cake lovers out there. Plus, that orange cream cheese icing is simply divine.
Lemon meringue pie shots
These lemon meringue pie shots are about to become your favourite new dessert. Super easy to make and combining the flavours we all know and love, one will never be enough.
Citrus coconut balls
These little balls are a fantastic standby for an after-dinner sweet treat, and great to have on hand for unexpected guests.
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Mini fruit and custard tarts
These delicious mini fruit and custard tarts are incredibly easy to make, but will make you the star of your next dinner party. Could dessert get any cuter?
Mocha cherry pavlova
This recipe puts a new spin on the classic pavlova, and it works like a dream! The cherry topping and coffee cream match deliciously with the chocolate meringue base - making an irresistible dessert.
Date, orange and croissant bread and butter pudding
There’s nothing better than eating straight out of the pan, especially when it's this deliciously sweet date, orange and croissant bread and butter pudding.
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Berry and coconut cobbler
You don’t need to be camping to enjoy a scrumptious skillet dessert like this deliciously sweet berry and coconut cobbler. So grab the family as this cobbler is bound to bring a taste of adventure
Fudgy chocolate and hazelnut pan brownie
Devouring something sweet and sticky straight from the skillet like this decadent fudgy chocolate and hazelnut pan brownie is extra delicious when you’re enjoying with loved ones
Maple apple crisp
Sometimes there’s nothing better than eating straight out of the pan – particularly if it’s a rustic pud like this comforting and incredibly delicious maple apple crisp
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Gluten-free lemon and grapefruit honey cake
We’re deep into the citrus season, meaning it is in abundance, so get into it with this fabulous gluten-free lemon and grapefruit honey cake.
Lemon and blueberry yoghurt cake
We can’t rave about this cake enough! It’s so easy to make and has a beautiful high rise, a delicate, moist crumb plus it tastes phenomenal thanks to the lemon/blueberry combo.
Citrus frangipane tart
In Nici's delicious citrus frangipane tart, you can use whatever citrus you can find for this recipe, at least three different types is good to get the right pattern.
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Gluten-free chocolate and hazelnut cake
Recipes for cakes made with beans have been around for a while. If you haven’t baked one yet, I’d urge you to try this gluten-free chocolate and hazelnut cake. It’s moist, rich and healthy to boot!
Cherry cheesecake bites
Pop one of these little treats in your mouth and we guarantee you'll be hooked. The combination of cherry and chocolate are just divine in these mini cheesecakes, and their size makes them even more fun!
Yoghurt panna cotta with honey orange syrup
Feeling like a tangy fresh dessert for Spring? Try this yoghurt panna cotta with honey orange syrup for a zesty alternative to a much loved dessert.
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Chocolate cake with fudgy yoghurt frosting
Chocolate cake topped with fudgy yoghurt frosting is the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Serve this fabulous dessert to your family or at your next celebration!
Tamarillo crumble tart
Get in quick and enjoy tamarillos with this tasty winter treat! This tamarillo crumble tart is fantastic served straight from the oven or chilled the next day.
Ruffle cake with tamarillo and orange
This ruffle cake with tamarillo and orange is easy to make and magical in its crunchy and soft custardy texture. Paired with tamarillo, it’s perfect for dessert.
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Marietjie’s Choux Puffs with Lemon Blancmange
Introducing the winning recipe in Food magazine’s NZ’s Best Dessert competition, run in association with Chelsea Sugar. It was created by Marietjie Swart, who has earned the title of Food’s Dessert Queen!
Salted caramel fondue
For a thoroughly retro and deliciously sociable fondue night, try this sweet salted caramel fondue recipe in all its gooey glory. Grab a fork and enjoy! It's impossible not to have fun!
Lemon and vanilla custard tart
Nadia's perfectly balanced silky lemon and vanilla custard is a great dessert to share with loved ones.
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Sago pudding with fruit purée
Love it or loathe it? Sago divides people, put you need to try Nici's delicious twist on classic sago pudding. Paired with almond biscuits and fruit puree, this sweet sago pudding is a real winner!
Orange cardamom rice pudding with dulce de leche
Nici's deliciously creamy orange cardamom rice pudding with dulce de leche is a classic yet comforting dessert; perfect for the whole family to enjoy served with whipped cream and orange rind.
Lemon curd and coconut steam pudding
Golden syrup steamed pudding is always a hit, but now we're more inclined towards Nici's lemon curd and coconut version – it’s so sweet and perfectly tangy, buttery and soft!
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Chocolate espresso pudding with whisky caramel sauce
This is Nici's version of the old chocolate self-saucing pudding. It’s so delicious and we have to say a wonderful adult dessert, though you could leave the whisky out and kids would love it too!
Numeral birthday cake
For your next big occasion, whip up a delicious showstopper and try this incredibly colourful numeral birthday cake
Spiced pumpkin pie
Perfect in both sweet and savoury dishes, pumpkin is simply divine, especially in this delicious spiced pumpkin pie that is brilliant served with crème fraîche, whipped cream or yoghurt.
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Taste the bright side of life with these 4 delicious Yoplait desserts
Yoplait’s Greek Style Blueberry yoghurt is the perfect combination to make your next sweet-fix infused with flavour!
Layered fruit blueberry trifle
Trifle is a popular English dessert that is loved by many! A layered cake with blueberries and yoghurt is a tasty treat to impress guests.
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Blueberry yoghurt tart
Homemade pastry makes this blueberry yoghurt tart taste sensational! For best flavour serve it chilled with a dollop of cream or ice cream.
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Blueberry yoghurt brownies
Nothing is more nourishing than chocolate brownies with a bonus burst of blueberries! This recipe is soon to become a crowd favourite.
10 irresistible banana cakes and loaves
What’s not to love about banana cakes and loaves? From a caramelised banana toffee upside-down cake, to banana loaves with salted caramel icing, this collection is the perfect way to find a solution to your sweet cravings.
Rhubarb and apple coconut sago puddings
Sago pudding is such a humble, comforting dessert and it’s slightly retro! Here Nadia Lim has modernised it a bit, using coconut milk and layering it with stewed fruit to create sago parfaits.
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4 delicious ways to add natural sweetness to your meals with Dole Tropical Gold pineapple
Fresh juicy pineapple is the perfect way to get your sweet-tooth fix while still getting all the health benefits of your five plus a day!
Lemon, honey and ricotta tart
Autumn is the time when new season honey is available and it really is such a wonderful ingredient to use in baking, especially in Nici's deliciously sweet lemon, honey and ricotta tart.
Honeyed pears with ginger sponge
This sponge pudding by Nici Wickes brings such comfort and pears with ginger is a great combination that is brilliant served with lots of runny custard, cream or ice cream – or all three!
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Mandarin and sultana cheesecake
This beautiful mandarin and sultana cheesecake from Nici Wickes is an incredible autumn dessert that brings such comfort over the cooler months.
Jaffa self-saucing pudding
This indulgent jaffa self-saucing pudding is the answer to your winter comfort food needs. Dust with icing sugar and serve with cream or ice cream for the perfect dessert.
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12 incredible lemon recipes
Overloaded with lemons? Why not try one of these incredible recipes that have the perfect amount of added zest. From wine braised chicken thighs to lemon yoghurt cake, the FoodToLove team has 12 essential recipes to help you use up all those extra lemons.
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Pear and honey nut baklava
For a delicious twist on traditional baklava, try Nadia Lim's pear and honey nut baklava recipe that is great enjoyed for dessert served with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and a few pear slices.
Rhubarb and apple lattice tart
As far as quintessential comfort food goes, there’s nothing more satisfying than a freshly baked slice of Nadia's rhubarb and apple lattice tart served warm with custard, ice cream or cream.
Persimmon cranberry crumble cups
These comforting and delicious persimmon cranberry crumble cups will be perfect for any friend or family member to enjoy a tasty winter dessert.
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Feijoa walnut cake
Nici's incredible feijoa walnut cake is unimaginably delicious and a great way to make the most of the feijoa season! It can be served for dessert or enjoyed as a sticky, magnificent treat.
Roasted rhubarb and strawberry crumble
Baked until perfectly golden brown, this comforting roasted rhubarb and strawberry crumble is brilliant served with custard or ice cream and enjoyed for a warming dessert
Creme egg viennetta
Served drizzled with extra caramel and topped with broken Easter eggs, this indulgent Creme egg viennetta recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy this Easter
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White choc spider smash cake
Indulge your chocolate cravings this Easter with this deliciously sweet white choc spider smash cake recipe that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy
Fudgy pear and chocolate brownie
Nici Wickes' brownie recipe, studded with pieces of fresh pear, is simply sublime. It’s fudgy and cakey, and the pear interrupts the richness just enough to make a second – or third – piece perfectly acceptable!
Pear and blueberry upside-down spice cake
Pears and blueberries are a heavenly match in Nici Wickes' delicious upside-down cake recipe. Serve this gently spiced cake warm with a drizzle of pouring cream for the ultimate autumn dessert
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Choc bun pull-apart
This simple yet indulgent choc bun pull-apart will be on the table in no time and s perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a sweet afternoon treat or dessert
Easter bunny cake
This cute and easy Easter bunny cake is incrdibly easy ot make and will be the star of your next Easter brunch or dinner
Easter simnel cake with almond macaroons
Simnel cake is traditionally served at Easter and is a light fruit cake topped with marzipan icing and balls to represent the 11 apostles. Nici Wickes' recipe gives this classic recipe a delicious twist with macaroons
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4 delicious ways to enjoy bananas for every meal with Dole
It's no surprise that bananas are the most popular fruit in New Zealand. From breakfast to dinner, Dole bananas are the perfect way to add a healthy burst of sweetness to your life.
8 sweet ways to get creative with gingernut biscuits
While you can't beat a gingernut and a cuppa, there's so much more you can do with this iconic Kiwi biscuit! These gingernut recipe ideas include cheesecakes, trifles, puddings and slices. Dig in!
