Dessert recipes

Saucy chocolate pudding

Saucy chocolate pudding This is a glorious pudding, a rather indulgent version of an old classic. I’ve used a whole block of dark chocolate and a luxurious amount of butter, so you can imagine how delicious it is (and easy, too!). You’ll end up with a decadent, spongy putting sitting […]

Chelsea’s apple pie

Chelsea’s apple pie This recipe is from my third book, Homemade Happiness. Apple pie is one of the most heartwarming, feel-good desserts of all time. The whole process just feels good – peeling the apples (reminds me of my Oma), lovingly crimping up the pastry lid, and of course that […]

Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce

Sticky date puddings & lush caramel sauce This recipe (from my first cookbook At My Table) is the ultimate in dessert indulgence and just so perfect for a chilly night in. Soft, sweet, buttery pudding enrobed in a gorgeous caramelly sauce – it’s pudding done properly! And I think it […]

Chelsea’s Pavlova

Chelsea’s Pavlova This recipe is from my second cookbook, Everyday Delicious. Don’t be afraid of making a pav – they’re pretty easy if you understand a few simple things about them. And please don’t freak out and think you’ve had a fail if yours doesn’t look perfect – there’s no […]

Rocky Road

Berry delicious rocky road Here’s another delicious treat from my second book, Everyday Delicious. I’ve adapted this recipe to make it plant-based – vegan lollies and marshmallow don’t contain gelatine. You can adjust the fillings to suit what you like, what you have on hand and what you’re allowed to […]

Apple pie with feijoa & maple

(Image courtesy of Woman’s Day NZ) Apple pie with feijoa & maple I developed this lovely recipe for Woman’s Day magazine, and they were kind enough to let me share it on my website. With a crispy flaky puff pastry lid, it has a beautiful thick filling, lightly spiced and […]

Gooey Little Chocolate Puddings

Gooey little chocolate puddings The great thing about these little beauties is I’ve designed the recipe so you can use in a 12-hole muffin pan – since not everyone has fancy ramekins or moulds. This does mean they turn out quite small, so you can feel justified in devouring two […]

Fudgey chocolate truffles

Fudgey Christmas chocolate truffles (gluten/dairy-free) This recipe is in my new book, Scrumptious! Rich, fudgey and not too sweet, these are the perfect little treat to bring out with a tea or coffee – any time, not just at Christmas! Dietary variations I know a lot of people have nut […]

Gluten & dairy-free cheesecake

Gluten & dairy-free chocolate cheesecake This is a new and improved dairy-free version of my gluten-free chocolate cheesecake. This one has more filling and looks more impressive on the table. It’s lighter and silkier, too. If you’d like to use the old recipe, you’ll find it here. Notes You’ll hopefully […]

Lemony white chocolate mousse

Lemony white chocolate mousse with lemon curd and buttercrumb This recipe isn’t sickeningly sweet – the mousse is very light with a fresh lemon vibe. The curd is lovely and zingy so it cuts through the creaminess nicely. You’ve got great textures going on in every mouthful with the crunchy […]

Spiced pumpkin pie

Spiced pumpkin pie Pumpkin pie isn’t a common sight in New Zealand, but it should be! I’m chuffed with this recipe – I created it for an impromptu dinner with friends and it went down a treat. Just the right amount of creamy pumpkin, crumbly pastry, buttery coconut crumb and […]

Dark chocolate mint cheesecake

Chocolate mint cheesecake This dark chocolate and peppermint cheesecake recipe is to die for – mint and dark chocolate is already a match made in heaven, but add in the silky richness of cream cheese and it takes everything to a whole new level. If you don’t have tart cases, […]