• Eggs

Strawberry and finger-lime pavlova with coconut mascarpone cream

This pavlova stays true to the classic but feels a little more refined, with the bright, caviar-like pop of finger lime.

• 2 hrs +
• Helen Goh

• Better baking

Merry and bright: Emelia Jackson’s limoncello tiramisu is your new make-ahead dessert

Dressed to thrill with glistening slices of candied lemon, this zesty dessert will be the star of the festive table.

• 1-2 hrs
• Emelia Jackson

• Eggs

Mixed berries and sumac sugar ‘slablova’

With its generous topping-to-meringue ratio and easy-to-cut structure, this is a user-friendly take on Australia’s favourite celebratory dessert.

• 1-2 hrs
• Katrina Meynink

• Opinion
• Sizzle reel

‘Prepare to be stunned’: This festive show crackles with the sweet, jolly, ridiculous things in life

Think you know what cake looks like? ‘Is It Cake? Holiday’ will have you questioning everything, literally.

• December 9, 2025
• Ben Pobjie

• Recipe collection
• Dessert

10 recipes for pav-lovers to give a swirl this summer

Are you on dessert duty? Pick your favourite pavlova and prepare to impress the other guests.

• Nuts

Pistachio amaretti

These soft and chewy biscuits are so festive and make for a wonderful offering during the holiday period when visitors are coming and going.

• 30 mins - 1 hr
• Julia Busuttil Nishimura

• Mango

Mango mascarpone sponge cake

This genoise sponge is a very useful recipe to have in your baking arsenal.

• 1-2 hrs
• Helen Goh

• Recipe collection
• Best of

From juicy steaks to festive bakes: The 20 most popular recipes of November

There was truly something for everyone this month: sweet tooths, health nuts, bakers and fakeawayers. Dive on in, they’re all great for December, too.

• Better baking

‘Utterly addictive’: How to make Emelia Jackson’s cheese straws with a spicy twist

Made with rough puff pastry, these elegant cheese straws are perfect for nibbling during party season.

• 2 hrs +
• Emelia Jackson