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If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere that you can get heaps of fresh cherries for cheap, this is such a fun pie to make and eat. However, feel free to use frozen cherries (which have the bonus of already being pitted).

Topped with roasted cherries, vanilla bean, orange peel and a sprinkle of pistachios, this orange blossom baked ricotta tastes just as sweet as it looks.

Taste the sweetness of summer with either fresh or frozen cherries, with this deliciously decadent chocolate cherry cheesecake. Follow these simple steps to create this flavour sensation!

Fresh cherries burst with deliciousness in this tart. Covered with beautifully crispy shredded coconut, the flavours melt perfectly together to create a tasty festive dessert.

This recipe puts a new spin on the classic pavlova, and it works like a dream! The cherry topping and coffee cream match deliciously with the chocolate meringue base - making an irresistible dessert.

Give a classic a not-so-naughty twist with this cherry coconut bar recipe. Gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free, this sweet creation is perfect for an afternoon tea treat or popping in lunchboxes

This fruit jelly recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Take your pick from raspberry and rosewater, blueberry and lime or cherry and vanilla and create a dessert worth sharing

Summer is just ahead but there’s no need to fear an icy cold dessert. With Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ you can enjoy the like of this beautiful ice cream cake without hesitation

Tuck into some good old-fashioned comfort food with this winning cherry and raspberry cobbler recipe. Serve warm with cream for an indulgent dessert that's perfect on chilly nights

These lacy little biscuits are a favourite of Nici Wickes – crispy, slightly chewy and chocolatey! What’s not to love? Try this easy florentines recipe and discover these delights for yourself

These delicious pancakes with cherry vanilla syrup are exceptional enjoyed for a filling weekend brunch. You can also try this versatile syrup in milkshakes or drizzled over ice cream

Nothing says summer quite like the sweet taste of cherries. Try these gorgeous shortcakes studded with cherries, topped with crunchy almonds and drizzled with a lemony glaze

This delicious tart recipe is the perfect example of why cherry and chocolate are a winning flavour combo. Serve this decadent tart at your next sweet occasion and prepare to impress

This deliciously sweet and indulgent recipe for cherry chews pairs dark choc chips and glace cherries with lovely coconut! It's a slice that's perfect enjoyed for afternoon tea with a hot cuppa

Cherries are gently stewed in lemonade and layered with lemon curd, cream and coconut for this silky cherry fool recipe

Sweeten up the festive season with this decadent chocolate cherry bombe alaska! The perfect dessert to share with family or friends.

At first glance this looks like a classic fruit tart to be eaten by the slice. However, with this tart you have to deconstruct it in order to eat it. The nutty walnut shell is not only intended to hold the sweet globes of roasted fruit together; it’s meant to be smashed up, crumbled and piled. Slap on a dollop of clotted cream or tart crème fraîche and dig in.

The combination of peaches and cherries in this pie is gorgeous. Don’t worry about pitting the cherries – life’s too short – but do forewarn the pie-eaters!

Impress your friends and family!

This clafoutis is one of my Frenchman’s family classics and is a great way to use an abundance of home-grown eggs. It’s also super-easy to make – feel free to use whatever stone fruit you have in abundance. Photographs by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues; Gatherum Collectif.

Indulge in the delicious combination of cherry, walnut and feta in this fresh wholesome salad - a perfect addition to Christmas lunch this year!

Packed with cherries, honeycomb and passionfruit, this barley breakfast bowl is the perfect way to start the day. It's full of fibre, fruit and good sugars, making it suitable for diabetics.

Start the day off with this refreshing and healthy smoothie, filled with sweet cherries, walnuts and black chia seeds.

Consider yourself a chocoholic? Then this sweet, rich, and delightfully indulgent chocolate and cherry ripple ice-cream is right up your alley! The ultimate sweet summer treat.

This delicious and easy to prepare chocolate and cherry loaf is the perfect accompaniment with your mid-morning cuppa! The perfect balance of sweet and fruity!

Enjoy the decadence of chocolate without the guilt with these irresistible chocolate, cherry and coconut bars. This recipe from Simon Bryant's book, Vegetables, Grains and Other Good Stuff, is the perfect way to start experimenting with refined sugar-free desserts.

Easy, elegant and so delicious! Inspired by Queen Victoria's love of cherries, this cherry jubilee recipe is worthy of the royal family!

Amanda Michetti from Chew Town puts a sweet take on the classic Italian stuffed ravioli by combining juicy cherries, creamy ricotta and tender hazelnut pasta to create an irresistible dessert that will delight your loved ones.

This sweet and refreshing crushed cherry drink can be enjoyed on it's own as a beautiful cordial or with an added punch to create a delicious cocktail. Delicious and uplifting, it's perfect for warmer Summer evenings.

Enjoy these scrumptious and sweet cherry bakewell tarts- perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

This cake will have you coming back for more- packed full of crunchy hazelnuts, sweet plums and sour cherries, this is sure to be a family favourite!

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Layers upon layers. A black forest cake stacked with the rich taste of berries, cream and chocolate will mean one slice is definitely enough

This is a great dessert for entertaining if you have a stroke of ostentatiousness in you.

The tartness of sour cherries makes this custard cake recipe very special indeed

Sweet, sticky cherry jam is beautiful sandwiched between fluffy, golden almond cake in this beautiful dessert. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea as a perfect weekend treat.

This versatile firm dessert, made with a mixture of ricotta and sugar, combines well with many fruits - here with the sour, tart flavour of morello cherries added alongside nutty nougat and smooth yoghurt. Whip it up in advance for a festive season gathering.

Coated with sweet white chocolate, these fluffy, golden profiteroles are absolutely divine stuffed with a black cherry ricotta cream. This decadent twist on the classic French pastry dessert will delight all your guests.

Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.

Filled with cherries and almonds, this pudding is perfect for an easy sweet treat.

Cut yourself a thick slice of this fluffy cherry and pear sponge cake for a beautiful morning tea. Topped with a creamy citrus icing, it is wonderfully sweet and makes a perfect treat any time of the day.

This deliciously indulgent dessert combines the best ingredients of a traditional trifle and a black forest cake. And with added liqueur, it's strictly adults only!

Rich, chocolatey and a little bit naughty, perfect for weekend desserts, this decadent chocolate and cherry self-saucing pudding is brilliant served warm with a dollop of fresh cream.

Infused with rich dark chocolate, crushed biscuits, cherry ripe bars and sour morello cherries, this enticing cheesecake dusted with cocoa is almost too good to share.

Crumbly, golden and full of juicy sweet cherries, these baked cookies are made without eggs for those with allergies and are perfect for a mid-morning treat.

The combination of sweet, juicy cherries with cool, creamy homemade vanilla ice-cream is irresistible. Serve this for dessert with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of roasted hazelnuts for a decadent sweet treat.

Please guests over the holidays with these pudding truffles, soaked in brandy and drizzled with a white chocolate sauce.

Traditionally served at Christmas time, this sweet, fruity cake is packed full of green and red glace cherries and crunchy nuts to produce a flavour and texture sensation.

This fuss-free version of the classic French sweet pastry dish uses bought choux pastry cases and chocolate custard, topped with Australia's favourite summer stone fruit.

This scrumptious tart combines sweet and sour flavours to become a crowd-pleasing dessert, high tea or special afternoon treat.

Jam-packed full of sweet chewy cherries, crunchy nuts and cornflakes and decadent dark chocolate - the classic Florentine slice makes the ultimate accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.

Perfect for a winter's dessert or decadent weekend treat, this almond cherry pithivier is bursting with flavour.

Sink your fork into the divine flaky, buttery crust to reveal the sweet, warm stewed apple and cherry stuffing of this strudel.

Why enjoy just one dessert when you can mix the best elements of two? Covered in crumbled macaroon pieces this cherry and coconut cake is sure to wow.

This sublime dessert takes a bit of effort to make but the end result is worth it. You can save time by preparing the ice-cream and the cake in advance of assembling the complete dish.

Hot Christmas pudding is all well and good, but when faced with a steamy Australian festive season, we think this recipe for ice-cream pudding is going to win the day. It doesn't involve very much work, but will need to be frozen overnight before serving.

Gather your friends for a cup of tea or coffee with these delicious shortbread bikkies filled with glazed cherry pieces and flakes of almond.

Cool, creamy and packed full of sweet, juicy cherries, this beautiful vanilla ice-cream is swirled with honey glazed almonds and white chocolate chunks for extra flavour and texture.

Unveil this exquisite cake layered with poached cherries, dark chocolate cream and almond meringue for an extra special dessert.

Chewy cherry nougat squares with a touch of pistachio make a perfect sweet nibble!

Chocolate and cherries are a classic combination. These moist muffin-style cakes tick all the boxes for chocolate lovers.

A lady-like twist on the classic Mexican cocktail.

Rich, creamy chocolate fudge slice is packed full of sweet juicy cherry pieces and shredded coconut to create this beautiful dessert in under 15 minutes. With no baking required, simply pop this tasty treat in the fridge to set.

Black cherries and chocolate create a rich crumble that is quick and easy.

Sweet, juicy black cherries and ripe plums are beautiful stirred through this crunchy and nutty honey roasted muesli. Serve with sweet yoghurt for a beautiful breakfast dish.

Budget priced, these white chocolate brownies are delicious with morning or afternoon tea or with a cup of coffee after dinner. But be warmed - you won't be able to stop at one!

The older kids will enjoy helping to prepare this simple nut and cherry tart ... hopefully as much as they will enjoy eating it!

There's a reason the classics never go out of style, and we still love these retro favourites. Serve with a hot cup of tea.

Who doesn't love ice-cream? This Italian-inspired cassata is packed with berries, pistachios, chocolate and Turkish delight. It will be a hit with all ages.

Delight your dinner guests with this glorious duck, cherry, mango and rocket salad. Make the most of supermarket shortcuts to whip up this fresh flavoursome dish in no time at all.

This easy dessert is a luscious mix of cream cheese, cherries, nuts and flaky filo pastry.

This hearty meal looks and tastes impressive but only takes half an hour to create. Drizzle the rich cherry sauce over succulent duck and enjoy with a side of cooked vegies.

Nuts bring a wide array of nutty, toasty and sweet flavours to dishes – think the sweet butteriness of pine nuts, the milky sweetness of fresh almonds, and the toasty coffee-like taste of roasted hazelnuts.

Have condensed milk at room temperature for easy mixing. Note

Kirsch is a brandy distilled from cherries, available at bottle shops. Note

If preferred, other dried fruit may be used in place of glace cherries. Note

When you’re spreading the meringue ovals onto baking paper, flatten six of them with a spatula and use these as the bases, to help the filling stay in place. Note

Christmas recipe our Taste writers have recieved the most compliments for over the years.

Not suitable to freeze . Cherry Compote suitable to microwave. Note

A sugar (candy) thermometer, from kitchenware stores, is essential for this recipe. Nougat can be made a week ahead. Store nougat in an airtight container between layers of baking paper in a cool, dry place. If the weather is humid, make close to serving. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Beat the Christmas rush with Alexa Johnston’s delicious make-ahead gifts.

This recipe is best made close to serving. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Make this pudding in one large mould. Replace the grand marnier with brandy, if desired. Note

The French call it La Fête Nationale, we call it Bastille Day. But surely we can all agree that 14 July is the perfect excuse to celebrate our liberté and throw back a glass or three of this Champagne cocktail.

Morello cherries are a type of dark sour cherry. If you don’t have morello cherries on hand, use canned black pitted cherries. To keep a cake’s texture lovely and light, beat the butter and sugar just until the colour changes to pale and creamy. Note

Good to make it ahead. Kid friendly Note