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Sweet pies & tarts

Vanilla slice.
EASY

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.

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
Lemon and lime pie.

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.

Strawberry slab cake.

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.

Helen Goh’s strawberry ricotta crostata.

Strawberry ricotta crostata

A free-form tart with a layer of vanilla-flavoured ricotta topped with jammy strawberries.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Helen Goh
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Emelia Jackson’s Basque cheesecake.

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
Emelia Jackson’s chocolate caramel tart.

‘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
Helen Goh’s peach and raspberry Betty.
EASY

Peach and raspberry Betty

This classic American dessert makes good use of stale bread and seasonal fruit.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh
The filling inside these hand pies tastes extra apple-y thanks to apple cider vinegar.

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