Impress your guests with these decadent and delicious dessert recipes that are perfect for special occasions and fancy entertaining. From luscious layered cakes to creamy custards and tarts, these desserts are sure to wow your crowd. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping cake for a birthday celebration or a light and airy mousse for an intimate dinner, these recipes are sure to elevate your entertaining game. With easy-to-follow instructions and delicious flavor combinations, you'll be able to create a sweet ending to any meal.
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Delicious Dutch Stroopwafels made with a pizzelle iron or pre-made from the store. Enjoy the sweet filling of brown...
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Dutch Stroopwafels - A Dutch Favorite
recipe by: ForeverMama on 19th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
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From our Saturday newspaper The Weekend West. Times are estimated. Also note apples can be substituted for the pears.
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Caramelised Pear Pizza/Tarts With Mascarpone
recipe by: ImPat on 22nd Apr 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Same idea as a cobbler only it's a cake! You can use any flavor pie filling to switch it up, cherry is my favorite...
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Cherry Cobbler Cake
recipe by: chickadee on 24th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes
Recipe source: Bon Appetit (April 2006)
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Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits
recipe by: ellie on 27th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 6.25 Hours
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
From one of our national supermarkets monthly magazines Jan/Feb' '17. Please note cooking time is for one...
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Green Tea Cakes
recipe by: ImPat on 13th May 2017
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 Minutes
Recipe source: Sift magazine (Spring 2016) Original recipe calls for rye pie crust, but I thought any pie crust recipe...
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Strawberry Tart
recipe by: ellie on 31st May 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
It's not dessert, it's a veggie! Well, maybe not... From Prevention. Could be gluten-free if made with KA...
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Carrot Buttermilk Tart
recipe by: JostLori on 8th Jun 2017
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Recipe source: Bon Appetit (June 2007)
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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
recipe by: ellie on 20th Jun 2017
Prep Time: 2.5 Hours
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
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Italy has its Tiramisu, and Australia have Choc Ripple Cake. This is the same recipe I use ~ copied from Taste. When I...
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Chocolate Ripple Cake
recipe by: Tisme on 14th Jun 2017
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 8+ Hours
From our Saturday newspaper The Weekend West. Times are estimated. Makes 2 tarts serving 6 to 8 people. Also note...
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Apple Franginpane Tarts With Caramel Sauce
recipe by: ImPat on 1st Jul 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This is out of the April 2017 Bon Appetite magazine. Any nut will work in place of the almonds. The cake can be baked 1...
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Chocolate Macaroon Cake
recipe by: TeresaS on 3rd Jul 2017
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 80 Minutes
A sweet treat from Austria - Mozart Spheres... A lot of work, but worth it!
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Mozartkugel
recipe by: Linky on 16th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 2 Hours
Cook Time: 1 1/2 Hours
Recipe source: Saveur (June/July 2017)
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Plum Tarte Tatin
recipe by: ellie on 16th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
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A Honey Of A Honey Cake
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 27th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
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Almond Kirsch Cake
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 28th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
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Amaretti & Almond Parfait
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 28th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
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Almond Sponge Cake Filled With Almond Cream
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 28th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
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Apple Galette
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 29th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Featured @ BAKEorBREAKdotcom by Jennifer (1 of my favorite food bloggers) who describes herself as "an amateur baker who...
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Toasted Coconut Cake Doughnuts
recipe by: TwisSis on 29th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 22-27 Minutes
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Apple Pie Brulee
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 29th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
This frozen cream dessert is from a selection of festive recipes from Miisa Mink at the Nordic Bakery. Lingonberry jam...
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Frozen Lingonberry & Ginger Biscuit Cream With Balsamic Vinegar Sauce
recipe by: JostLori on 29th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
As given by Master Chef Jamie Oliver: "These sweet little cakes have a crisp outside, a soft, slightly crumbly inside...
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Wonderful Welsh Cakes Jammed with Summer Berries & Vanilla Cream
recipe by: ForeverMama on 29th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 Minutes
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Bailey's Cake
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 29th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
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Basque Cake
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 30th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
A delicious light dessert. Perfect for the summer
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Blackberry Fruit Fool
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 31st Jul 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is nice for a brunch. If you leave the pits in the cherries, they will give a slight almond flavour, but it does...
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Cherry Clafouti
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 1st Aug 2017
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This sumptuous classic raspberry summer pudding recipe makes the most of seasonal summer berries, offset by a cooling...
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Raspberry Summer Pudding
recipe by: ForeverMama on 3rd Aug 2017
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 24 Hours
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Boston Cream Pie
recipe by: Fizzybrat on 5th Aug 2017
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes