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Dessert

Katrina Meynink’s two-tone jelly and panna cotta.

Raspberry, moscato and elderflower jelly with yoghurt and white chocolate panna cotta

On our hot Christmas days, this light and refreshing pudding is the kind of dessert we all need.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Katrina Meynink
Continental Deli’s new canned Christmas pudding in all its glory.

Christmas pudding in a can? Sydney’s tinned food revival keeps rolling

Newtown’s most famous deli is now canning pudding (and custard), and a bar dedicated to all things tinned is set to open at Paddy’s Markets.

  • Scott Bolles
Helen Goh’s baked custard affogato.

Baked custard affogato with meringue brittle

Two key elements of this impressive dinner party dessert can be made in advance − just add espresso.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Helen Goh
Pavlova Barbara.

Adam Liaw’s pavlova Barbara

Based on a Palestinian Christian dessert, this pav-with-a-difference is decorated with fresh fruits, nuts and seeds.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s strawberry and rose Eton mess.

Strawberry and rose Eton mess

This twist on the classic British dessert is the perfect end to a relaxed, Christmas lunch.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
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Apple and dried cranberry crumble bars

This slice is equally good as a snack with coffee and tea, or for dessert plated up with vanilla ice-cream.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s lemon ciambella (Italian ring cake).
EASY

Cake for breakfast? Bring it on with this lemon ciambella

This Italian breakfast cake is simple and quick to make, and stays moist for a good few days.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
The sweetness and spice are beautifully balanced by the soft, thick crêpes.
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Coconut-stuffed pani pol pancakes

These Sri Lankan pancakes are stuffed with a sweet and spiced coconut mixture.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh
Helen Goh’s lemon, orange and almond cake.

Lemon, orange and almond cake

A simple but rich cake, fine-textured and full of bright citrus flavours.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Lemon tart.

Adam Liaw’s lemon tart

A classic lemon tart doesn’t need much “tarting up” at all. Keep it simple.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/topic/dessert-l8c