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20 comforting and indulgent winter desserts

Is there anything better than tucking into a piece of pie or pudding on a cold night?
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There’s nothing better than being curled up on the sofa, wrapped up in a fluffy blanket and devouring a decadent dessert on a chilly evening.

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With the night’s getting darker and colder, it’s only natural to crave something sweet and moreish. Whether it’s a self-saucing pudding, oozing with chocolate sauce or a warm slice of apple pie topped with ice-cream, there’s a crowd-pleasing treat in our round up that will satisfy those cravings for you and your family.

Here’s our round-up of Better Homes and Garden‘s top 20 winter desserts for you to whip up in your kitchen.

1. Classic apple crumble

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Classic apple crumble

A simple well loved recipe that will melt hearts every time, especially when served in individual dishes.

2. Raspberry and hazelnut crumble

Raspberry and hazelnut crumble
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An old-fashioned comforting dessert with a perfect balance of flavours and textures. The roasted hazelnuts adds an extra layer of crunch to this moreish crumble. 

3. Spiced pear and date crumble

Spiced pear and date crumble

A deliciously different take on a classic winter dessert that is, for what it’s worth, even better the next day.

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4. Apple, rhubarb and strawberry crumbles

Apple, rhubarb and strawberry crumbles

Apple, rhubarb and strawberry? What a trio! This decadent fruity dessert is the stuff of dreams.

5. Classic apple pie

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Classic apple pie

Is there anything more comforting than a slice of this traditional favourite with a dollop of cream? We’ll take a large piece, please!

6. Rhubarb and apple pie with homemade pastry

rhubarb and apple pie with homemade pastry
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Haven’t tried rhubarb and apples in a dessert? You’re missing out. When cooked together, they make a particularly flavourful pair. Not convinced? You’ll need to give this delicate rhubarb and apple pie a try to make a fair judgement.

7. Blueberry, pecan and rosemary open-faced pie

Blueberry, pecan and rosemary open-faced pie

Ready for dessert? This ultra-simple pie is the stuff of dreams for experienced bakers and newbies alike.

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8. Caramel apple crumble cake

Caramel apple crumble cake

Can’t decide between a crumble or a cake? With this recipe, you don’t have to choose!

9. Upside-down plum cake with honeyed pears

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Upside-down plum cake with honeyed pears

Made with dark rum, cinnamon and bay leaves and served with a honey and pear sauce, this cake is definitely worth firing up the oven for.

10. Individual sticky date puddings with coffee toffee sauce

Individual sticky date puddings with coffee toffee sauce
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Now that you’ve mastered how to make a sticky date cake with butterscotch sauce. You can use the same recipe to make individual sticky date puddings.

11. Caramilk sticky date pudding

Caramilk sticky date pudding

Adding chunks of Caramilk to the batter will give you oozy yum as you dig into this sensational pud, while the sugar-and-spice nuts add seasonal crunch. So good!

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12. Dutch pancake

An oh-so-custardy pancake you oven bake until it’s spectacularly puffed. Yes please!

An oh-so-custardy pancake you oven bake until it’s spectacularly puffed. Yes please!

13. Double chocolate self-saucing pudding

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Double chocolate self-saucing pudding

Folks will be pudding their hands up for seconds of this devilish pudding. Chocs away!

14. Blueberry and lemon curd bread pudding

The classic bread pudding we all love but with a berry tangy twist. Made in a slow-cooker, this no-oven recipe is super simple to make and sensational served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.
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The classic bread pudding we all love but with a berry tangy twist. Made in a slow-cooker, this no-oven recipe is super simple to make and sensational served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

Mocha honeycomb self-saucing pudding

Chocoholics beware, this family-favourite will only feed your addiction. Quick to prepare, gooey and oh-so rich, this self-saucing pud is best served warm from the oven.

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16. Apple berry crumble

Apple berry crumble

Everyone needs a brilliant crumble in their bag of tricks! It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert, and you can even eat the leftovers as an indulgent brekkie granola!

17. Easy apple and caramel self-saucing pudding

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If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth and use up a bunch of apples while you’re at it, look no further than this easy apple and caramel self-saucing pudding.

18. Apple berry pie tray bake

apple berry pie bake winter dessert
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This is hands down the easiest apple pie you will ever make.

19. Passionfruit self-saucing pudding

passionfruit sel sauce pudding

Passionfruit is in season in Australia all year round. Grab a spoon a dig into this sumptuous pudding.

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20. Gluten-free chocolate cake with coconut cream icing

gluten free chocolate cake

Just because you can’t eat gluten, it doesn’t mean you should miss out on the yummier things in life. 

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