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After-dinner mint bark
The texture of this after-dinner mint bark is a real winner. It’s crispy and crunchy to bite into, while being smooth and creamy to eat - a late-night delicacy you won’t be able to pass up.
Mocha cherry pavlova
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.
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Fudgy chocolate and hazelnut pan brownie
Devouring something sweet and sticky straight from the skillet like this decadent fudgy chocolate and hazelnut pan brownie is extra delicious when you’re enjoying with loved ones
Gluten-free chocolate and hazelnut cake
Recipes for cakes made with beans have been around for a while. If you haven’t baked one yet, I’d urge you to try this gluten-free chocolate and hazelnut cake. It’s moist, rich and healthy to boot!
White chocolate and lime biscuits
Sensible they are not, but we adore these biscuits! Nici Wickes's tasty white chocolate and lime biscuits create the perfect afternoon treat to enjoy with a hot cuppa!
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Chocolate cake with fudgy yoghurt frosting
Chocolate cake topped with fudgy yoghurt frosting is the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Serve this fabulous dessert to your family or at your next celebration!
Chocolate fish
We’ve taken classic Kiwi lollies like the chocolate fish and given these sugar-laden sweets from our childhood a healthier twist – upping the fruit quotient and cutting back on refined sugar.
Chocolate espresso pudding with whisky caramel sauce
This is Nici's version of the old chocolate self-saucing pudding. It’s so delicious and we have to say a wonderful adult dessert, though you could leave the whisky out and kids would love it too!
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Get your bake on with Countdown
Want some fresh baking inspiration to combat the extra time spent inside this winter? We have some delectable treats to keep you and the kids entertained, including rocky road, sausage rolls and peanut butter biscuits.
Jaffa self-saucing pudding
This indulgent jaffa self-saucing pudding is the answer to your winter comfort food needs. Dust with icing sugar and serve with cream or ice cream for the perfect dessert.
Creme egg-filled profiteroles
Light, crispy pastry is filled with a moreish creme egg and cream and combines to create an indulgent Easter treat that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy this Easter weekend.
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Bird’s nest cupcakes
here is the easiest and tastiest cupcake recipe to ensure your Easter ends on a sweet note. So have fun with your family on Easter weekend decorating these cute cupcakes with little chocolate eggs.
Creme egg viennetta
Served drizzled with extra caramel and topped with broken Easter eggs, this indulgent Creme egg viennetta recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy this Easter
White choc spider smash cake
Indulge your chocolate cravings this Easter with this deliciously sweet white choc spider smash cake recipe that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy
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Fudgy pear and chocolate brownie
Nici Wickes' brownie recipe, studded with pieces of fresh pear, is simply sublime. It’s fudgy and cakey, and the pear interrupts the richness just enough to make a second – or third – piece perfectly acceptable!
Choc bun pull-apart
This simple yet indulgent choc bun pull-apart will be on the table in no time and s perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a sweet afternoon treat or dessert
Malteser and salted caramel donuts
For the perfect indulgence try these deliciously sweet malteser and salted caramel donuts that are incredibly easy to make and are exceptional filled with cream
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Turkish delight biscuit rocky road
This deliciously rich and indulgent Turkish delight biscuit rocky road is brilliant drizzled with extra dark chocolate and enjoyed for a sweet afternoon treat
Mum’s easy Easter egg biscuits
Nici Wickes' mum is a biscuit and cookie queen, and this Easter egg biscuit recipe is a bit of fun for Easter. They're easy, delicious and perfect for making with the kids. We challenge you to eat only one!
Easy chocolate slice with caramel Easter eggs
Nici Wickes' chocolate slice recipe is decadent and delicious! Caramel-filled chocolate eggs are the key to making this slice shine. Serve for an on-theme Easter treat the whole family will love you for
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Ace your Easter feast from sweet to savoury with these delicious recipes
Easter is almost upon us! Whether you’re keen for a relaxed barbecue, a classic roast or are simply craving a good dose of chocolate and hot cross buns, the long weekend is the perfect time to get together over a meal with your nearest and dearest.
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Ferrero Rocher chocolate hazelnut sponge cake
We think you can guess what Nadia Lim's Ferrero Rocher cake recipe tastes like. Chocolate sponge is sandwiched with milk-chocolate ganache and hazelnut praline, then topped with Ferrero Rochers, hazelnuts and more crunchy goodness.
Easter hot cross bun pudding with chocolate and pears
Nadia Lim's hot cross bun pudding recipe is a must-try this Easter! Dotted with butter, chocolate and marmalade, soaked in custard then served with maple-roasted pears, this dessert is decadence at its best!
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Chocolate wacky cake (egg-free and dairy-free)
This chocolate cake recipe is ideal if you need to cater for egg or dairy allergies or a vegan diet. It is so quick and easy and results in a soft cake that keeps well. You can also use this recipe to make mini muffins for lunch boxes. Win win!
Chocolate beetroot cake with salted caramel buttercream
Warning: This chocolate beetroot cake recipe may change your life! Layered to perfection with salted caramel buttercream, this cake has all those sweet, rich, salty flavours that you just can't resist
Parsnip and apple chocolate cake with whipped ganache
This parsnip and apple chocolate cake recipe makes it a little easier to eat your 5+ a day! Serve with a whipped ganache for a deliciously decadent cake that will go down a treat at any sweet occasion
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Raspberry and white chocolate rice bubble crackle slice
A classic Kiwi treat gets a modern twist in this crackle slice recipe. White chocolate and freeze-dried raspberries are a fresh new addition, while rice bubbles ensure it stays true to its roots
Iced Nutella milkshakes with caramel popcorn topping
Love Nutella? This Nutella milkshake recipe is a dream come true! Lush, creamy and packed with chocolatey, hazelnutty goodness, this shake is delish served with whipped cream and caramel popcorn
Super-fast festive black forest cake
This decadent festive black forest cake is the perfect indulgent dessert for friends and family to enjoy that is incredibly fast to make
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Road-trip apricot, coconut and chocolate chunk cookies
Nadia Lim's apricot, coconut and chocolate chunk cookie recipe creates the perfect treat to enjoy on the road to your campsite – they’ll put a smile on everyone’s faces! Pop in a tin and dig in!
No-bake chocolate, mint and kiwifruit log (gluten-free and dairy-free)
This no-bake chocolate log recipe manages to create a gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free treat that's delicious to boot! Serve in thick slices for a sweet snack or dessert that's perfect for sharing
5-ingredient vegan dark chocolate and avocado truffles
Nadia Lim's vegan truffle recipe makes getting your chocolate fix a not-so-naughty affair. Dairy and gluten-free, this easy five-ingredient recipe is perfect for enjoying at your next sweet occasion
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No-bake chocolate, vanilla and hazelnut mousse cake
Ditch the oven and let the fridge do the work creating this gorgeous no-bake mousse cake recipe. Yoplait's creamy Greek style vanilla yoghurt is the key to taking this cake to decadent new levels of deliciousness
Chocolate and vanilla mousse
Four ingredients are all it takes to whip up this chocolate and vanilla mousse recipe. Yoplait's Greek style vanilla yoghurt, chocolate and cream are the perfect combination for creating this silky smooth mousse
10 easy truffle recipes that are perfect for sharing
Truffles truly are the perfect bite-sized treat for sharing! Dig into our best truffle recipes including chocolate, salted caramel, white chocolate, apricot, hazelnut and condensed milk.
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Cherry trifle with chocolate custard and raspberries
Christmas is not complete without some sort of trifle. Nici Wickes' recipe is served individually and can easily be made the day before, then kept in the fridge to soak up the juices and sherry!
Chocolate dipped Italian butter biscuit wreaths
This Nici Wickes recipe is a variation of the Italian shortbread-like butter biscuit that's traditionally dipped into chocolate. They are rich but not too sweet, and the chocolate coating is almost chewy
Dairy-free chocolate, almond and caramel ice cream
No ice cream maker is needed to create this delicious dairy-free ice cream recipe. Nutty, chocolatey and drizzled with gooey caramel sauce, this dessert was made for sharing
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Chocolate caramel molten lava pudding
Little chocolate cakes hide a lush, gooey caramel centre in this decadent pudding recipe. Dust with icing sugar and serve with ice cream for an indulgent dessert that's as impressive as it is easy
Simple no-churn dark chocolate ice cream
It doesn't get easier than this decadent no-churn dark chocolate ice cream. All you need is three staple household ingredients - cream, NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk and NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Cooking Chocolate
Chocolate dipped caramel fudge fingers
This festive season just got sweeter. Use NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk to create these perfectly moreish chocolate dipped caramel fudge fingers that are made for sharing
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Fudgy chocolate raspberry and almond brownies
Brownie fans will fall in love with this delicious recipe. NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk, tart raspberries and real chocolate bits come together to create a gooey, decadent treat
Chocolate chip biscuits
Is there anything better than a choc chip bikkie? All you need is a handful of pantry staples to create these little treats, like NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk and NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE BITS
Easy tiramisu gelato
Festive feasting can cause more pain than joy when you have sensitive teeth. This year Colgate® has unwrapped a solution that allows you to enjoy chilled seasonal treats without discomfort
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Chocolate tarts with peanut toffee and popcorn
You need at least one truly decadent treat at a tea party – and these chocolate tarts are it! This Nici Wickes recipe sees sweet pastry filled with peanut toffee and silky dark chocolate. Serve with popcorn and enjoy
Peanut butter, chocolate and banana overnight oats
Peanut butter and chocolate for breakfast? Yes please! This overnight oats recipe is the perfect way to start the day. Serve topped with banana for a hearty breakfast that's just a little bit indulgent
Honey, cornflake and choc-chip cookies
Cornflakes are good for so much more than breakfast! This cookie recipe sees your favourite cereal combined with honey and choc-chips to create delicious little biscuits that are perfect for sharing
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Chocolate cake with sticky honey and macadamia topping
Looking for your new favourite cake recipe? This chocolate cake is out of this world. Just a handful of ingredients creates a sweet, sticky, moreish upside-down cake that was made for sharing
Mum’s rich fudge and walnut cake
Nici Wickes shares her mum's delicious fudge cake recipe - it's wonderfully dense and rich, just like panforte. Serve dusted in icing sugar or cocoa powder and cut into small wedges for sharing
Gluten-free rum and fudge layer cake
This decadent Nici Wickes' recipe produces a fairly sugar-fuelled cake, but it is free from gluten! A small slice of this rum and fudge beauty will suffice when you're craving something decadent
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Hazelnut and hot fudge ice cream sundaes
Indulge your sweet tooth with Nici Wickes' sundae recipe. The crunch of popped corn, along with toasted hazelnuts, ice cream and hot fudge sauce is just too good not to try!
White chocolate and matcha cheesecake
Get a taste of the green ingredient of the moment with this white chocolate and matcha cheesecake recipe. Serve this ginger and lemon spiked cake for a trendy treat at your next sweet occasion
Fail-safe chocolate and yoghurt cake
Nici Wickes' chocolate and yoghurt cake recipe is rich and keeps well for days. It’s a step up from the favourite one-egg chocolate cake, but just as easy and fail-safe. Serve with icing or ganache
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Chocolate Weet-Bix custard slice
Two Kiwi icons collide in this slice recipe! A coconut-spiked Weet-Bix base is topped with creamy custard then finished with rich chocolate icing. Cut into squares and serve at your next sweet event
Chocolate custard and cream pie
Nici Wickes' sweet pie recipe sees dark chocolate custard topped with clouds of softly whipped cream to create the ultimate dreamy dessert. Make your own pastry or use store-bought for an even easier treat
Our best no-bake slice recipes
From chocolate to lemon, gingernut, apricot and ginger, these easy recipes will go down a treat.
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White chocolate mousse with pineapple and rum syrup
This dessert recipe is a must-try! Impossibly soft white chocolate mousse is loaded with vanilla-spiked pineapple and rum syrup then topped with more white chocolate. Serve for a tropical sweet treat
Chocolate slice with raspberry and lemon topping
Nici Wickes' chocolate slice recipe is so simple! You'l love the pop of flavour and texture the raspberries give each piece along with the smooth lemony icing. Serve in squares and enjoy
Dark chocolate mud pie
Add a touch of indulgence to your evening with this dark chocolate mud pie recipe. Rich and oh-so irresistible, this decadent dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next sweet occasion
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Layered chocolate vanilla custard slice (mille-feuille)
This layered chocolate vanilla custard slice recipe creates an irresistibly indulgent dessert. Chocolate creme patisserie is spread between sweet pastry layers and served with strawberries. Delish!
Chocolate cake with whipped cream, ganache and choc curls
Consider yourself a chocoholic? This chocolate cake recipe is for you. Dense cake is split and filled with lush whipped cream, topped with dark chocolate ganache and garnished with choc curls - yum!
Black forest steamed pudding with chocolate sauce
Digging into a delicious dessert is easy with this retro-inspired black forest steamed pudding recipe. Serve this cherry-studded pud warm with plenty of rich chocolate sauce for ultimate enjoyment!
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Gluten-free baking ideas – cake, biscuit and slice recipes
Satisfy that sweet tooth with these gorgeous gluten-free baking ideas. From rich puddings to chewy biscuits, decadent slices and fluffy loaves, these gluten-free recipes are sure to delight.
Nutella-filled chocolate cupcakes
Celebrate the world's favourite chocolate hazelnut spread with this sensational Nutella-filled chocolate cupcakes recipe. Create these decadent treats next time you need something sweet to share
12 indulgent chocolate self-saucing pudding recipes
Rich, indulgent and wickedly chocolatey, these chocolate self-saucing pudding recipes aren't for the faint-hearted. From classic to microwaveable to gluten-free, these warming desserts hit the spot
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Gluten-free chocolate and tamarillo clafoutis
Tamarillos go beautifully with chocolate so Nici Wickes has combined the two in this gorgeous clafoutis recipe. It’s a gentle pudding, not too rich, yet perfectly satisfying and gluten-free too
Triple chocolate checkerboard brownie
It doesn't get much more decadent than this chocolate checkerboard brownie recipe! Walnut-spiked brownie is topped with white and creamy milk chocolate squares for a tasty treat that's made for sharing
Jaffa chocolate crackle slice
Everyone's favourite childhood rice bubble creation gets an extra injection of Kiwi flavour in this Jaffa chocolate crackle slice recipe. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next sweet event
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Easy dark chocolate tart
This dark chocolate tart recipe may just be the best thing ever for chocolate lovers. The combination of sweet shortcrust pastry and silky chocolate filling is the definition of decadent
Chocolate lovers layer cake with fudge frosting
This one's for the chocoholics! This chocolate layer cake recipe sees dark chocolate cake layered with fudge frosting then decorated with choc bits. Serve in thick slices at your next sweet event
Kiwifruit curd tarts
Lush kiwifruit curd is the star of this gorgeous tart recipe. Serve in chocolate coated tart cases with a garnish of fresh kiwifruit for the perfect dessert at your next sweet occasion
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Dark chocolate nut slice with salted caramel filling
Meet the king of caramel slices! This recipe sees a golden coconut base spiked with pecans and topped with a salted caramel filling and a velvety dark chocolate finish. Serve with a hot cuppa and enjoy
Double chocolate and raspberry sponge slice
It doesn't get much more decadent than this delicious sponge slice recipe. Spiked with raspberries and filled with chocolate cream, this slice is perfect served dusted with cocoa and extra berries
Mum’s dinner party chocolate mousse
With a deliciously creamy, cloud-like texture and deep chocolatey flavour, this chocolate mousse recipe is the perfect dessert to star at your next dinner party. It has stood the test of time!
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Pistachio and pear chocolate
Nici Wickes' pistachio and pear chocolate recipe makes such a moreish snack. It’s rich, so you don’t need a huge amount and it’s completely satisfying. It's also dairy-free and gluten-free!
Easy chocolate and yoghurt cake
Nici Wickes says that this is the only chocolate cake recipe you’ll ever need! It makes a high, moist, dense cake that keeps well and can be decorated in so many ways
12 deliciously boozy adults-only desserts
These alcohol-spiked desserts are the perfect finale to any grown-up occasion. From kahlua cheesecake to whisky cake to marsala-soaked tiramisu, these recipes were made for a good time
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Our favourite French toast recipes
Rise and shine - it's French toast time. From tried-and-true versions to savoury and chocolate spiked numbers, these recipes are worth getting out of bed for
8 deliciously creative popcorn recipes
Nothing beats a big bowl of hot, buttery popcorn - except maybe these delicious creations. From tasty cakes and slices to exciting new flavours, these popcorn recipes are sure to get the party started
Hot chocolate cups
Warm up and indulge with Nici Wickes' hot chocolate cups recipe. Simple, easy and delicious, these little cups really hit the spot. Be sure to serve with whipped cream and cinnamon
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Dangerously decadent mud cake recipes
Sink your teeth into a thick slice of mud cake thanks to these decadent recipes. From devilish Mississippi mud cake to salted caramel, white chocolate and black forest versions - this collection has it all
Dreamy white chocolate dessert recipes
Love white chocolate? Then this collection is for you. From decadent mud cakes to delicate slices, these white chocolate dessert recipes are here to satisfy your cravings
Our best biscuit recipes
What's a cup of tea without a good bikkie? Sample our best biscuit recipes including Afghan, Anzac, gingernut, oat, chocolate chunk and more
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Rocky road chocolate chunk cake
This indulgent recipe takes everyone's favourite, rocky road, and puts it in cake form. Serve as the perfect moreish treat for your next sweet occasion
Top deck cake
You never need an excuse to eat cake! This indulgent recipe uses Cadbury Dairy Milk Top Deck chocolate to create a deliciously decadent cake. Share with friends and family for an extra special dessert
Marble and choc-flecked Italian meringue cake
This highly decadent marble and choc-flecked Italian meringue cake recipe is perfect for any special occasion! Serve in thick slices for an indulgent treat that's sure to please a crowd
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Celebrate the classics with these Kiwi recipes
Craving a true taste of Kiwiana? Dig into our best recipes for sweet and savoury classics like Anzac biscuits, cheese scones, bacon and egg pie, lolly cake and more
12 indulgent desserts you won’t believe are vegan
From banoffee pie to chocolate mousse - these decadent desserts are creamy, dreamy and 100% vegan. Dig into these delicious recipes that satisfy that sweet tooth while sticking to your dietary requirements
Our best chocolate slice recipes
Love chocolate slice? Check out our best recipes including chocolate coconut slice, no-bake chocolate slice, chocolate nut slice and chocolate crackle slice
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Chocolate miso sauce
The addition of miso in this simple chocolate sauce recipe adds a beautiful depth of flavour and subtle saltiness. Some will think this is a strange combination, but it's really a perfect match
Caramel pecan double-choc tart
This caramel pecan choc tart is the definition of decadent. Create this indulgent recipe if your really want to impress friends and family at your next sweet occasion
Self-saucing Easter egg choc pudding
Tucking lots of small caramel Easter eggs into Nici Wickes' self-saucing chocolate pudding recipe, so that they soften and melt as it cooks, makes this one glorious dessert
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Chocolate marshmallow and peanut Easter egg cookies
How's this for a sweet Easter treat? This cookie recipe sees gooey melted marshmallow, salted peanuts and sweet Easter eggs come together to create a perfectly festive sweet treat
Chocolate and raspberry fudge brownie
This rich recipe takes brownies to decadent new heights. Spiked with dark chocolate and raspberries then served with fudge sauce and hazelnut crunch, this is a must for any chocoholic
Layered chocolate meringue cake
Searching for your next show-stopping dessert recipe? Look no further than this decadent layered chocolate meringue cake. Topped with strawberry compote and drizzle with extra melted chocolate, this cake is guaranteed to impress
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Choc custard donuts
It doesn't get much better than these indulgent chocolate custard donuts. Whip up this recipe to create a decadent treat that's perfect for sharing with your nearest and dearest
Choc chunk Easter egg cookies
Add an extra sweet touch to your Easter spread with these cute choc chunk cookies. Topped with chocolate mini eggs, this recipe is perfect for creating and sharing with the kids
Honeycomb choc layer Easter cake
This is the one time of year where chocolate at every meal is allowed! This honeycomb choc layer Easter cake recipe satisfies even the most seasoned sweet tooth
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Tea House on the Lake’s scroggin slice
Tea House on the Lake shares the recipe for their famous scroggin slice. Packed with goodies and topped with a lush cream cheese icing, it's no surprise this slice is a New Plymouth favourite!
12 desserts that make dietary requirements taste delicious
Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free - these delicious dessert recipes ensure you don't have to miss out on the sweeter things in life