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This is the right kind of vanilla slice, says its creator Katrina Meynink.

Vanilla slice with caramelised pastry and passionfruit

Katrina Meynink’s version of the Aussie bakery classic is a thing of beauty.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Katrina Meynink

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Emelia Jackson’s chocolate mousse.

Emelia Jackson’s light, airy chocolate mousse is the sweetest way to see in 2025

This make-ahead retro dessert, an irresistible combination of dark chocolate custard and whipped cream, is making a comeback on restaurant menus.

  • < 30 mins
  • Emelia Jackson
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
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
Gunfire granola.
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Adam Liaw’s MYO ‘gunfire granola’ is a delicious way to mark Remembrance Day

This simple granola mirrors the flavours of an Anzac biscuit to produce an alternative “gunfire breakfast” to mark Remembrance Day.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Danielle Alvarez’s polenta and strawberry scones.
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Get your Sunday bake-on with these quick polenta and strawberry scones

Pre-filled with jam, these delicious little double-decker scones come together and bake up quickly.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Danielle Alvarez
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Strawberry and mascarpone parfait.
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Adam Liaw’s strawberry and mascarpone parfait

Parfait can refer to a pâté-type arrangement of chicken livers, a French frozen custard or an arrangement of fruit, cream and sorbet. This is more the latter.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Apricot, almond and cardamom cake.
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Apricot, almond and cardamom cake

This gently spiced cake contains nuggets of sun-dried apricot for a perfect balance of sweet and tart.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
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Prawn, broad bean and lemon pasta

Once you’ve peeled the beans, this sauce comes together while the pasta is cooking.

  • < 30 mins
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Strawberry, coconut and lime sandwich cake.

Strawberry, coconut and lime sandwich cake

Bursting with bright flavours, this is the perfect cake to celebrate spring.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/cream-and-milk-l71