Raid the spice rack and get cosy with these sweet and sticky toffee puddings, drizzled with a deep burnt orange caramel.
105 easy desserts for cold nights (and yes, there’s pudding)
Dessert doesn’t need to take all day with these 105 easy winter desserts. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving something sweet post-dinner, there’s nothing a good treat can’t solve. From bread & butter pudding to crumbles and pies, these are the desserts made for cold winter nights.
Chocolate caramel self-saucing pudding
The complexities of chocolate are what make it one of life’s simplest pleasures, says Matt Preston.
Banana and caramel self-saucing pudding
Phoebe Wood and Georgie Esdaile's banana, caramel and malt self-saucing puddings is perfect for a quiet night in.
Matt Moran's decadent banoffee bread and butter pudding with toffee sauce
Matt Moran has the best solution for any extra bread. No waste here with this sweet treat! You'll need a 1.5L-capacity loaf pan for this recipe.
Apple, brown butter and Frangelico crumble
Finish off the night on a high with Georgie Esdaile's delicious apple, brown butter and Frangelico crumble.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Make a date with this sticky date pudding and banana praline tonight
There are sticky date puddings and then there's this moreish version with banana praline.
Salted peanut brownie puddings
Nothing beats Phoebe Wood and Georgie Esdaile's delicious salted peanut brownie puddings. They're the perfect way to impress your guests!
Sticky ginger and caramel pudding
This ginger pudding by Kirsten Jenkins takes the comfort factor to sticky-date standards with a whole new flavour.
Cheese and cherry strudel
Georgina Esdaile shares this creamy and jammy pastry, all the way from Hungary. Who's hungry?
Golden syrup sticky date pudding
This comforting pudding is exactly what you need on a cold night. Golden syrup caramel sauce provides the perfect finishing touch to a classic dessert that's sure to be a family winter favourite.
Carrot and walnut puddings
This steamed pudding tastes delicious with a generous dollop of lemon mascarpone.
Spiced rhubarb and orange puddings
These rhubarb and orange puddings are perfect for a winter dinner party.
Matt Preston's self-saucing chocolate pudding
"When I arrived in Australia over 20 years ago, I was blown away with this country’s love of a good chocolate pudding, sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and the rightfully venerated lemon delicious! That same self-sauciness blesses this pudding that’s based on a recipe found in a vintage cookbook from Victoria." – Matt Preston
Marmalade self-saucing puddings
These orange marmalade self-saucing puddings are an impressive way to finish off any meal, whether it's a dinner party with friends, or a cosy night at home with the family. You'll need 4 x 1 cup (250ml) ramekins for this recipe.
Blueberry and orange streusel cake
“This blueberry and orange streusel cake is an ode to the humble blueberry muffin – softly soothing and bursting with berries. My cake is a supercharged version – with bright juicy citrus, a crunchy streusel topping and an added jammy blueberry drizzle for the perfect teatime treat.” - Aoife Noonan