Feel like a post-dinner tipple? Swap your digestif with a slice or sip of our indulgent desserts, for big sweet tooth’s only. These alcoholic desserts meet every requirement for your late-night cravings, from rich and comforting espresso martini cheesecakes to refreshing affogato martini’s. Add a little zest to your evening with a gin and tonic citrus tart or slice up a serve of limoncello meringue cheesecake, if you really want to impress. Whatever the occasion, we have the perfect boozy dessert for you.
After our original gin and tonic tart went viral last year, food editor Warren Mendes decided it was time to update the old recipe. Here, he's kept the classic flavour combinations of gin and tonic and added candied citrus for a true showstopper.
Your favourite cocktail is now available in dessert form with this indulgent espresso martini cheesecake. Layers of biscotti and coffee make the crumbly base of this delicious dessert with a smooth blend of cream cheese, ricotta and espresso martini syrup to make the luxurious filling. Top with a layer of whipped mascarpone and add some extra syrup and cocoa powder for the full effect. One slice just won't be enough.
Give your favourite Italian dessert a tropical takeover with this mango and passionfruit tiramisu. This showstopping dessert balances silky-smooth layers of fluffy passionfruit mousse and rum savoiardi biscuits to create a heavenly combination of light and airy textures with bright, summer-filled flavours. Perfect as a sweet centrepiece for Christmas day, this delicious dessert is one that is sure to impress.
Your favourite Italian dessert in liquid form.
If you're looking for a showstopping dessert to impress guests, then this limoncello meringue cheesecake is it. A smooth blend of cream cheese and sour cream make the centre of this luxurious cake, mixed with a pinch of lemon zest and a splash of lemon juice for that little bit of tang. Mounds of white fluffy meringue are topped to a towering height before being lightly torched until golden and drizzled with a rich limoncello caramel sauce. Prepare for ultimate indulgence. Recipe note: Begin this recipe at least 8 hours ahead. You’ll need a 22cm springform pan, a 24cm round cake pan and a kitchen blowtorch.
Amorette mandarins are seedless, easy to peel and have a nice balance of sweetness and tang.
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.
Dessert just got better with this rich Italian martini. Combining a decadent affogato with the boozy flavours of a classic martini, this adults-only sweet treat is the perfect way to end (or start!) your night. Credit: Ben Dearnley
Whether you're looking for the perfect gift idea or just want the ultimate one-bite treat, these limoncello and white chocolate truffles hit the sweet spot. The zesty notes from the limoncello lifts the indulgent texture of these creamy desserts, while the sharpness of the white chocolate adds to the bright flavour. Elegant, delicious and easy to make, these truffles are sure to be your next favourite.
“Pandoro is a Veronese variation of panettone, which literally translates to ‘big bread’ thanks to its filling of raisins and peel. Pandoro, or ‘bread of gold’, differs as it has no peel or raisins in the mix. At Easter, it’s made into the shape of a dove, known as a ‘colomba’. Here, we’re using it in a unique way, as part of another classic Italian dessert – tiramisu.” – Nino Zoccali
“This boozy take on a lemon delicious is taken to another level with the bruleed sugary crunch on top. It adds a layer of caramelisation that enhances the lemon flavour even more.” – Tracey Pattison. You’ll need a 2L-capacity baking dish and a kitchen blowtorch for this recipe. A lemon delicious waits for no one – be sure to have everyone ready and waiting to receive their bowl when the pudding comes out of the oven.
How do you make a good thing even better? We have one word for you: Nutella. This easy recipe will fast become a family favourite.
The perfect pairing for that after-dinner Negroni.
Boozy filled doughnuts? Yes, please! These sugary pillows of brandy custard goodness are the perfect adults-only treat.
Save your coffee grounds and create something extra special with this tiramisu cheesecake that's like nothing you've ever tasted before.
Warren Mendes takes an all-time favourite cocktail – the espresso martini – and turns it into a show-stopping crowd-pleaser.
