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Dessert

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
Which vanilla ice-cream wins the taste-test?

Which vanilla is all killer and which one’s a total drip? 11 supermarket ice-creams, ranked

From Bulla to Blue Ribbon, Gelato Messina and more, Good Food has the scoop on the best (and worst) supermarket vanilla ice-creams.

  • Nina Rousseau
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
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
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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

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

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