Dessert
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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