Type: Desserts
Saffron and almond ice cream sandwich
This is an ice cream sandwich for grown-ups. The appeal is timeless – Ice cream! In a sandwich! Made with biscuits! –…
Frozen espresso parfait for a crowd
This is, in effect, an over-sized ice cream sandwich: what Helen would have called an ‘Eskimo Pie’, growing up in Australia. There…
Knickerbocker glory
This is our go-to happy-making dessert: the colour, the connotations, the conical glasses, the distinctive long-handled spoons you eat it with –…
Cinnamon pavlova, praline cream and fresh figs
This is a stunning dessert for a special occasion. It also has a nice element of surprise, as the meringue base is…
Pot barley pudding with roasted apples and date syrup
Think of this as a Middle Eastern rice pudding. This is either a hearty end to an autumnal Sunday lunch, or wonderful…
Sticky fig pudding with salted caramel and coconut topping
A variation of this cake, using dates instead of figs, was all the rage in cafés throughout Australia and New Zealand when…
Kaffir lime leaf posset with fresh papaya
Possets have been enjoyed for centuries. Traditionally served as a warm drink to the wealthy – and said to help people if…
Yoghurt panna cotta with basil and crushed strawberries
Panna cotta is usually made with cream – the name itself means ‘cooked cream’. Our version, however, is made with milk and…
Ginger crème caramel
Crème caramel can often be a rather heavy end to a meal, but ours is unexpectedly light, which we prefer. This is…