Frozen confectionary

You can freeze the cake, wrapped in 3 layers of plastic food wrap, for up to 1 month. Note

Use strawberry ice-cream instead of vanilla, then drizzle with strawberry or chocolate topping. Note

Swap honey for maple syrup. To make crepes Sift 3/4 cup plain flour into a bowl. Add 3 eggs and 3/4 cup milk until smooth. Stand for 10 minutes. Cook 1/4-cup quantities in a lightly oiled pan over moderate heat for 1-2 minutes each side. Note

Save time Serve drizzled with bought chocolate topping. Add chopped dark chocolate, toasted desiccated coconut or your favourite crushed nuts to ice-cream instead of orange-coated chocolate balls. Note

To make scooping and rolling ice-cream into balls easier, dip ice-cream scoop into hot water. You can melt chocolate in the microwave. Place chocolate in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) in 30-second bursts, stirring, until melted and smooth. Swap out with any flavour ice-cream you wish. Note

For an adults-only Summer cocktail, spoon sorbet into glasses and top with sparkling wine or clear spirits. Note

You can make ice-cream up to 1 week ahead; keep frozen. Cordial will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month. Note

Palm sugar is made from the sap of the sugar palm tree. Sold in hard large or small discs, it can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. It unavailable, substitute brown sugar. Note

Don’t let file vanilla ice-cream become too runny before adding the chocolate and spooning it into the pan, as it will refreeze with a large amount of ice crystals. It should be thick but mixable. Note

makes 2 litres This ice-cream is delicious served in waffle cones. When removing zest from limes, remember to avoid the white pith – just remove the colourful skin – the pith is bitter. Note

Drain peaches on paper towel for at least 10 minutes before arranging on pastry. This galette can be served with cream or ice-cream. Note

Remember to wash the strawberries before you hull them, as this prevents the stem end absorbing water. Note

Toast almonds by tossing in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Cover surfaces with plastic wrap when refreezing, to prevent ice crystals from forming. To ensure definition, it’s important that each layer is allowed to become very firm before adding the next. Note

To decorate, cut a snowflake stencil from baking paper. Place on top of pie and dust with Milo or cocoa. Then carefully remove the stencil and serve. You could also decorate it with a homemade wire star with beads threaded onto it, as shown. Note

Soften ice-cream slightly and mix through 2 tablespoons finely chopped glace ginger. Return ice-cream freezer until firm and continue. Note

Not sure what to do with your leftover Christmas cake? This recipe mixes it with vanilla ice cream, mixed spice and a dash of brandy. Just when you thought Christmas couldn't get any better!

If preferred, freeze the casatta in individual moulds. Note

Served with a sweet fruit salad drizzled with honey, bittersweet green tea ice cream is paired perfectly with the refreshingly crisp heat of ginger. A great dish for dinner parties.

To release bombes. wipe each mould with a hot, damp cloth or dip in hot water for a few seconds. Note

A delicious alternative to classic Christmas pudding. Impress your guests with this show stopping ice cream Christmas pudding, which can be made up to one month ahead of time.

Soft, sweet, buttery pudding enrobed in a gorgeous butterscotch sauce is the perfect dessert on a cold winter�s night. This sticky date pudding recipe is the ultimate dessert indulgence.

In hot weather, soften ice-cream in the fridge to prevent it melting. Don’t worry if the bowl is not lined perfectly with the sponge. Note

Make the scoops the same size as the biscuits – about 1/4 cupfuls. Note

Fold through some grated chocolate or chopped Vienna almonds, if desired. Note

Replace coconut and nuts with sprinkles. Note

Bittersweet green tea ice cream pairs beautifully with the crisp, refreshing heat of ginger. Served with a fresh fruit salad, it becomes the perfect take-along dish for parties and potlucks.

Combining dried and glace fruits, Grand Marnier and vanilla ice-cream; this ice cream recipe is an easy yet delicious alternative to the classic Christmas pudding.

This is great for kids’ sleepovers. Older kids can make the brownie before dinner so it’s ready for dessert. Note

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It’s easy to melt chocolate. Place it in a small jug and microwave on medium (50 per cent power) in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. When dipping the cones, push each one onto your index finger to make it easier to hold. Note

Brandy snap baskets come in a 120g packet of 6. Wrap any leftovers in plastic wrap and store in the pantry for later use. Note

Velvety smooth and flavourful, this is the best homemade vanilla bean ice cream you'll ever make! There is nothing quite like a scoop of homemade rich and creamy ice cream.

Test pudding with a skewer – if it comes out clean and dry, the pudding is cooked. Note

Affogato is a hugely popular Italian dessert that is composed of a small bowl of ice-cream, a shot of espresso and, sometimes, a shot of liqueur. These chocolate and cinnamon affogato shots are our cheeky take on the original.

This chocolate and peanut butter ice-cream pie is quite possibly the most decadent sweet recipe on the planet. Set atop a crisp biscuit base and finished with rich, hot fudge sauce, there really is nothing left to do but enjoy.

Impress your guests with this surprisingly easy, yet elegant chocolate gelato and honeycomb terrine. Topped with a deluxe, warm chocolate fudge sauce, this is the dessert that just keeps on giving.

Mmmm, warm waffles, cold ice-cream and orange liqueur caramel sauce, put it all together and you've got waffles with ice-cream a la suzette, a rich and luxurious dessert.

Who knew you could make a sauce out of ice-cream? If you've never tried it, you're missing out. This vanilla ice-cream sauce is sweet, creamy and deliciously spiked with liqueur. Serve with warm cake or pudding.

Hit the trifecta and enjoy an all-in-one coffee, dessert and after dinner drink with this heavenly ice-cream with espresso and irish cream treat. Never has there been so much exquisiteness in such a little glass.

If you're looking to give your vanilla ice-cream a little lift, look no further than these chocolate hazelnut ice-cream cones. Just 10 minutes with a few ingredients and you can create something very special.

Thrill the kids with these do-it-yourself chocolate fondue ice-creams.

Lusciously spiced and visually stunning, this dessert deserves a very special occasion on which to shine.

two deep 23cm (9¼-inch) round cake pans 25cm (10-inch) round cake board or serving plate Ice-cream cake and cookies can be prepared one day ahead. Store cookies in an airtight container. Use regular ice-cream for best results, high or low fat ice-creams are not suitable. Assemble cake just before serving. Use a serrated knife to […]

If you thought the ice-cream wafer sandwich couldn't be improved, think again. These vanilla strawberry swirl macarons will have your guests swooning with delight. The ice-cream will barely have enough time to melt before they're all gone.

Pancakes aren't only for breakfast, they make a delicious dessert too.

These indulgent treats are perfect for people who love to make things from scratch. Enjoy rich, creamy homemade ice-cream surrounded by a chocolatey biscuit case as the ultimate weekend dessert.

Indulge your sweet tooth with a big dollop of creamy ricotta ice-cream. Serve up with sweet sugar dusted strawberries for the ultimate dessert.

Not only are they incredibly quick and easy to put together, but caramelised oranges with ice-cream are sweet, sharp and boozy.

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring ... because you haven't made the pudding yet! Don't despair, help is at hand with this delicious dessert.

Delight both the kids and adults with this decadent dessert. The hot fudge sauce is so easy, delicious and versatile you'll never be tempted to buy the supermarket version again.

It is fine to use two 300ml cartons (or one 600ml) of cream for this recipe. You can use Cointreau or any other orange-flavoured liqueur. Candied clementines are available from specialty food stores and delicatessens. Note

Reimagine childish pleasures with this raspberry brownie ice-cream cake, it's like an enormous ice-cream sandwich with raspberry studded ice-cream between two layers of rich chocolate brownie.

Oranges, orange liqueur and Christmas cake form the basis of this incredibly quick and simple ice-cream terrine.

These little morsels only improve with time.Make 1 or 2 days ahead. Use rounded ice-cube trays if possible as the ice-cream blocks will unmould more easily.You can also make this as a log. Place ice-cream mixture in a bar cake pan lined with baking paper.Once frozen, place on a wire rack and drizzle with melted […]

These desserts look gourmet, but without the fuss. Simple to put together and delicious!

It's a good thing these choc-caramel brownie ice-cream bars are so striking and delicious, it makes the fiddly bits worth it!

Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.

Cherry Ripe is a chocolate bar filled with coconut and glacé cherries. Use a good quality ice-cream actual varieties of ice-cream differ from manufacturer to manufacturer depending on the quantities of air and fat incorporated into the mixture. Almonds coated in a toffee mixture are called vienna almonds, scorched almonds can be used instead. Note

Keep your eyes peeled for fragrant, perfectly ripe mangoes, then whiz up this quick dessert.

Bananas are a good source of the minerals potassium, which helps our brains function properly, and phosphorous, essential for good health. They are also a great source of easy-to-digest fibre. Don’t peel or cut the bananas until you’re just ready to assemble this dessert because they’ll turn brown quickly. Note

Cake can be decorated a day ahead; keep frozen until ready to serve. Note

Let your creative juices run wild; use any lollies you like in the ice-cream, if they are large, roughly chop them. Make this a rocky road ice-cream sandwich by adding chopped turkish delight, dark choc chips, peanuts and coconut.

It is fine to use two 300ml cartons (or one 600ml) of cream for this recipe. Note

The creaminess of the ice cream and chocolate sauce is a delectable texture contrast to the crunchiness of the pavlova. You can serve this with a berry compote as well if you like.

Cake can be completed and frozen, except for the coconut and penguins, at least a week before the party. Use regular ice-cream, not one high or low in fat. Buy small plastic toy penguins or make your own (as pictured) by moulding coloured ready-made white icing. Note

This recipe can be made 1 week ahead. Add chocolate coating up to 3 hours before serving. Note

Chocolate sides and curls can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Decorate cake just before serving. Chocolate can be melted gently, uncovered, in the microwave, or over a small saucepan of simmering water (don’t let the water touch the base of the bowl), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat as […]

For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat's ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.

The chocolate and oil for the topping can be melted together in a microwave oven. Make topping just before serving ice-cream. Note