These desserts all take minimum effort for maximum taste; a few minutes blending or mixing, some time chilling in the fridge and voila! This week just got more fun.
Whether you’re looking for an after-dinner sweet fix or you need to cater to some unexpected guests, having a decadent selection of quick and easy dessert recipes on hand is crucial. This collection of recipes pulls together our favourite treats, perfect for enjoying alongside a hot cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. From tarts and slice, to french toast, puddings and fritters, these are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. And the best part? They all can be ready in under an hour.
Looking for more quick and easy desserts?
01
Easy cookies and cream pies
Easy cookies and cream pies
I think it’s pretty safe to say that cookies and cream is a popular flavour for just about any dessert.
02
Quick and easy plum tart
Quick and easy plum tart
Sliced stoned fruit encased by this fluffy and buttery puff pastry becomes a treat that is just simply good.
03
Wagonettes
Wagonettes
They’re a little bit retro and completely delicious.
04
Dark chocolate and nougat fudge bars
These fudge bars are soft, sweet, rich and will make an excellent sweet snack or finger food style dessert.
05
Pikelets
Pikelets
Smaller than pancakes, and fluffier than crepes, pikelets make a great breakfast, brunch or after-school snack! Traditionally served with jam and cream, but we also love them with a hearty dollop of our unbeatable lemon curd.
06
Apple cinnamon scrolls
These classic little pastries are divine served warm, their buttery crust matching perfectly with the cinnamon and apple filling.
07
French toast
Silky and sweet and swimming in maple syrup – French toast is the ideal breakfast when you have a little extra time.
08
Peach Melba
Peach Melba is as peachy delicious as its name and pedigree would suggest.
09
Jam roll
This easy sponge cake makes for a simple yet impressive dessert. Soft, sweet, and full of jam.
10
Salted honeycomb
We love the fun and drama that comes with making honeycomb! Here, we’ve added a modern and elegant touch to a favourite recipe with maple syrup and a generous sprinkling of sea salt.
11
Rocky road
This 3-ingredient rocky road is super-simple and ready in under 15 minutes.
Perfect for birthdays or last minute gift ideas.
12
Gingerbread house cookies
These super-cute gingerbread house cookies are perfect if you don’t have the time (or patience) to put a whole house together.
13
White christmas rocky road
Wouldn’t be the festive season without a plate of this white christmas rocky road!
14
Pie-maker cinnamon scrolls
These cinnamon scrolls are full of flavour and super easy to make in your pie-maker.
15
Lemon slice
This classic treat perfectly balances sweet and tart, creating a wonderfully creamy and flavoursome lemon slice. Enjoy a piece with a mug of hot tea or coffee.
16
Gingernuts
These gingernut cookies, basking in the warm glow of spices like ginger and cinnamon, are the quintessential tea-time treat.
17
Buttermilk scones
Buttermilk scones
Jam and cream is optional here but we know how we like to eat ours!
18
Classic scones
The secret to perfect scones is cold ingredients. Chill your milk and butter before mixing them together for the best teatime nibbles.
19
Apple pie doughnuts
This five-ingredient dessert is so simple and versatile: you can use pear, figs, pineapple rings or stone fruit instead of the apple.
20
Our unbeatable lemon curd recipe
Learn how to make lemon curd and you’ll unlock a delicious topping for toast, scones, pikelets and pancakes as well as a dreamy filling for tarts and sponge cake.
21
Triple chocolate mousse
What’s better than a chocolate mousse recipe? Our delicious triple chocolate mousse recipe of course!
22
Halloween rocky road graveyards
Get creative with rocky road to create these chocolate, rice bubble and lolly ‘graveyard’ bites make the ultimate Halloween treat that kids and grown-ups will love.
23
Vanilla cheesecake slice
This creamy vanilla and passionfruit layers in this dessert take unbaked to a new level. Of course the crispy base is baked to give it that delectable crunch!
24
Raspberry & yoghourt popsicles
A cool and full-flavoured dessert or snack with only three ingredients. These popsicles are a great alternative to ice-cream or frozen yoghourt for lactose intolerant people.
25
Chocolate Nutella mug puddings
Chocolate Nutella mug puddings
26
Buttermilk panna cotta with summer fruits
Buttermilk panna cotta with summer fruits
27
Peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches
Peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches
28
Sugar-free homemade chocolate hazelnut spread
Sugar-free homemade chocolate hazelnut spread
29
Pear fritters with raspberry rose syrup
Pear fritters with raspberry rose syrup
30
Gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones
Gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones
31
No-bake Mars bar slice
No-bake Mars bar slice
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