"Everybody loves popcorn, and who doesn’t love a good cheesecake? You’ve got two favourite things in life and you’ve put them together to create something even better," says Matt Moran.
12 popcorn recipes that promise to a-maize you
Everyone loves popcorn, and these sweet and salty recipes do the favourite ingredient justice. From caramel popcorn and parmesan flavoured snacks to trifles that feature the beloved food, these recipes will have you reaching for seconds.
Blender chocolate mousse with whisky caramel popcorn
This impressive-looking dessert is a breeze to make: just whiz everything in the blender and set in the fridge.
Choc top and popcorn sundae
Two of our all-time favourite movie snacks, choc tops and popcorn, rolled into one dessert? Sounds good to us!
Chocolate delice with caramel popcorn
Sink your teeth into this sumptouous chocolate delice with sweet caramel popcorn adding festive flair.
Anna Polyviou's da bomb
“Da Bomb is a cool version of a bombe Alaska, with raspberry ripple ice cream, caramel popcorn ice cream and fudge brownie ice cream combined into a dome with toasted meringue on the outside, so the different layers are revealed when you cut into it” - Anne Polyviou. This is an edited extract from Sweet Street by Anna Polyviou (Murdoch Books RRP $39.99). Photography by Nikki To.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Peanut brittle ice cream and popcorn sundae
Smashed peanut brittle, swirled through ice cream and topped with salted caramel sauce? This ice cream sundae is seriously decadent.
Parmesan truffle popcorn
Katie Quinn Davies gives popcorn a gourmet make-over with this stylish food gift idea.
Matt Moran's Gaytime trifle
The Golden Gaytime is undoubtedly everyone's favourite summer treat. Now, Matt Moran's Gaytime trifle perfectly transforms this popular ice cream into an epic layered masterpiece.
Caramel popcorn ice-cream cake
Dark chocolate jellies with caramel popcorn
Top these silky chocolate jellies with the sweet crunch of caramel popcorn.
Flavoured popcorn
Movie night at home is more fun with spicy popcorn.
Double-chocolate and salted caramel mud cake
This double-chocolate mud cake is rich, decadent and oh, so impressive.
Epic chocolate trifle
This is no ordinary trifle, this is a work of art! Scoop into layers of rich mousse, chunky brownie, creamy mascarpone and dulce de leche.
Popcorn balls
A lovely idea for children's parties.
Easy chocolate mousse with popcorn ice cream
This is one of the easiest chocolate mousse recipes to whip up at home, while the popcorn ice cream will surprise and delight.