Phoebe Wood provides a sleek spin on a timeless classic with this chocolate pavlova with spiced pears.

This tangy retro dessert just got a whole lot easier to make.

“The pavlova and barbecue both epitomise an Aussie summer, so why not combine them? A barbecue provides the perfect outdoor oven and gives the meringue a lovely smokiness." – Warren Mendes

This is our fun, festive take on the classic lemon meringue brulée tart – reimagined as a layered trifle that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. It’s got all the zesty, creamy goodness of the original tart, but piled high in a trifle bowl for maximum drama (and minimal effort). With layers of tangy lemon curd, light sponge and golden, pillowy meringue, it’s a total crowd-pleaser – and no one needs to know you used a store-bought cake.

A perfect pav couldn’t be simpler when you take the whole whisking-of-the-egg-whites thing out of the equation. We’ve taken a Woolworths Gold Pavlova Wreath and decked it out with a luscious coconut cream, juicy cherries and rich dark chocolate shards. It’s like a Cherry Ripe, but in pav form – a dessert you can whip up in a flash when unexpected guests pop by.

It was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring... until you realised that you forgot to make a pudding this year. No need to opt for store-bought; this easy version can be knocked up in as little as three hours.

“This four-ingredient wonder is the perfect Pinoy potluck dessert. Use Graham crackers instead of digestives from your local Asian grocer for that authentic Filo taste.” – Mark Mariano. You’ll need to start this recipe a day ahead, and you’ll need 12 small serving glasses or jars. You can also layer this dessert in a large baking dish.

These classic beauties have a reputation of being fiddly to make, but really, it’s all about timing. Follow our method and you’ll realise there’s nothing to it. Plus, you can make them in advance and have them ready and waiting to fill.

The classic Italian dessert gets an elegant twist in this delicious affogato recipe. Swap an espresso shot with silky swirls of whipped coffee to sit on top of velvety-smooth vanilla ice-cream, topped with drizzles of chocolate sauce to balance the sharp, sweet flavours. Super-easy to make, this two-step recipe makes the ultimate adults-only dessert when you're entertaining.

Leftover panettone from Christmas? Turn it into these simple chocolate cherry trifles.

Give your oven a break this summer with this zesty no-bake cream tart.

“Surrender yourself to these simple and irresistible morsels – the most indulgent way to get a coffee hit. Small in size but big on flavour, these to-die-for truffles are laden with chocolate and coffee goodness and mellowed with a touch of honey and vanilla. They also make excellent gifts, if you can bring yourself to part with them.” – Kirsten Tibballs

This Italian dessert combines two legendary sweet treats, meringue and gelato.

Recipe by Anjum Anand.

An ultra-easy pudding you can make in 20 minutes. That's what we call a merry Christmas!