Desserts & Baking

Homemade tennis biscuits

Published on August 24, 2026

The milk powder in this recipe is optional, but it’s a clever addition to any biscuit recipe, helping create extra depth of caramelised, slightly nutty flavour.  Makes 30  Ingredients   For the caramel ganache: 1 large slab (150g) white chocolate, chopped½ cup (125ml) cream½ can (180g) caramel treat   For the biscuits: 1 cup (230g) […]

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Berry custard pudding  

Published on August 24, 2026

 While berries create a sauce at the pudding’s base, we recommend making pouring custard (or getting a carton of custard) for serving.  Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 packet (500g) mixed frozen berries2 medium apples or pears, peeled and cut into chunks1 cup (220g) granulated sugar1 vanilla pod, halved (optional)¾ cup (165g) caster sugar¾ cup (150g) butter, […]

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Lemon & granadilla self-saucing pudding  

Published on August 24, 2026

Underneath a crisp blanket lies a baked-in sauce. This zingy dessert will make your mouth pucker ever so slightly with its bittersweet balance. Serves 6-8 Ingredients   For the batter: ⅓ cup (80ml) butter, at room temperature1½ cups (330g) caster sugar1½ cups (375ml) milk4 eggs, separated75g self-raising flour½ tsp (2.5ml) fine salt1 tsp (5ml) vanilla […]

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Biscoff malva pudding

Published on August 14, 2026

The national treasure we all adore, now with a hint of spice and that caramelised biscuit taste. If you’re on a budget, leave out the Biscoff for the classic pud.     Serves 8  Ingredients   For the malva batter 2 cups (400g) brown sugar 5 extra-large eggs 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 1 cups (263g) cake flour  2 […]

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S’mores croissants

Published on July 5, 2026

We’ve added a biscuit to the top of our s’mores croissant, but you could crumble a few biscuits into the croissant when assembling too.   Makes 4 Ingredients For the meringue 2 egg whites ½ cup (110g) caster sugar 4 plain croissants Butter, for brushing 1 packet (400g) marshmallows 150g milk chocolate 1 packet (60g) […]

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The Science Behind Perfect Homemade Croissants

Published on July 5, 2026

These are a real labour of love. It’s about patience, giving the dough time to rest before the next step. We’ll admit that even ours weren’t perfect, but they did spark immense joy! Makes 12-16 Ingredients For the croissant dough 10g (1 sachet) yeast 1-1½ cups (250-375ml) milk, room temperature ½ cup (125ml) water, room […]

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Vanilla pear tarte tatin

Published on May 28, 2026

Swap the pears for sliced apples or stone fruit instead.  Vanilla pear tarte tatin Serves 6  Ingredients    1 packet (400g) puff pastry, defrosted 2-3 medium pears ½ cup (100g) sugar ½ cup (125ml) water 2 Tbsp (30g) butter 2 Tbsp (30ml) cream 1 vanilla pod, halved 1 egg, whisked Vanilla ice cream, for serving Mint […]

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Chocolate stout cake with coffee meringue frosting

Published on May 24, 2026

Stout gives a complex layer of flavour and dark colour with a rich, moist finish.  Chocolate stout cake with coffee meringue frosting Serves 6–8  Ingredients    1 cup (250ml) Guinness (or any dark stout beer) ½ cup (125ml) freshly brewed coffee 1 cup (250g) butter, melted ½ cup (60g) cocoa powder 2 cups (340g) treacle sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp (10ml) […]

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Milky Lane’s Rolo & caramel waffle

Published on May 23, 2026

Craving something nostalgic? This Milky Lane Rolo & caramel waffle with hit the spot!   Milky Lane’s Rolo & caramel waffle Serves 5    Ingredients   ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, chopped 5 sugar or wafer ice-cream cones 1 pack (5) store-bought frozen waffles 1L Milky Lane vanilla ice cream (or vanilla ice cream of […]

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Orange & poppy seed petit fours

Published on May 15, 2026

The perfect balance of bitter orange marmalade and the sweetness of white chocolate. Enjoy the restaurant quality sweet treat after a meal.  Orange & poppy seed petit fours Makes about 24  Ingredients  For the sponge ¾ cup (112.5g) flour ¼ tsp (1.25ml) salt ¼ tsp (1.25ml) baking powder ¼ cup (60g) butter, at room temperature ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar […]

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