Sweet pies & tarts
Emelia Jackson’s foolproof vanilla slice is easier to make than you might expect
This zesty twist on the nostalgic country bakery classic is more “modern chic”, less “sugar coma”.
- < 30 mins
- Emelia Jackson
Mixed berries and sumac sugar ‘slablova’
With its generous topping-to-meringue ratio and easy-to-cut structure, this is a user-friendly take on Australia’s favourite celebratory dessert.
- 1-2 hrs
- Katrina Meynink
- Recipe collection
- Baking
A slice of sunshine: Six zesty citrus tarts to make this week
Featuring Adam Liaw’s lemon-lime variation on the American key lime pie, which he believes is even better than the original.
- Recipe collection
- Baking
Strawberry kisses: 20 ways to get your berry bake on
Pick up a punnet and pop on your pinny. It’s the perfect time to turn those sweet, ruby-red berries into sensational cakes, tarts, and scones.
Strawberry ricotta crostata
A free-form tart with a layer of vanilla-flavoured ricotta topped with jammy strawberries.
- 2 hrs +
- Helen Goh
Watch for the wobble: The secret to a perfectly creamy, yet caramelised, Basque cheesecake
Nailing the signature burnt top and soft, creamy centre is simpler than you think.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Emelia Jackson
‘Chocolate caramel slice for grown-ups’: This tart is buttery, rich and chewy all over
With its shortcrust pastry, chewy caramel centre and luscious ganache topping, this tart is like chocolate caramel slice for grown-ups.
- 1-2 hrs
- Emelia Jackson
Peach and raspberry Betty
This classic American dessert makes good use of stale bread and seasonal fruit.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Helen Goh
- Recipe collection
- Baking
40+ creative ways with frozen puff pastry
Make the most of store-bought pastry sheets with these sweet and savoury bakes.
Apple and dried cranberry crumble bars
This slice is equally good as a snack with coffee and tea, or for dessert plated up with vanilla ice-cream.
- 1-2 hrs
- Helen Goh