For a firmer consistency, place ice cream in freezer for 15 minutes before serving.

Fruit should be frozen in individual pieces or small clusters. Cut fruit into pieces as needed, spread out on a tray, freeze, then use frozen fruit in recipe or transfer to a zip lock bag for later use.

If not used immediately, cover and store at room temperature. Gently reheat to use; to bring it back to a liquid consistency, stand jar in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes.

Vanilla seeds can easily be removed from the vanilla pod; hold the pod at one end, slit with a sharp knife lengthwise, then scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife.

You can replace the almond butter with peanut butter in this recipe. Just be sure to use one made from 100 per cent nuts.

For a unique flavour, add 3 sprigs of rosemary, leaves only, with the sugar in step 1.

Upside-down cakes are great fun to make, and always look really striking once baked and turned out. Try different fruit variations according to what is in season if you wish.

A refreshing end to any meal, Thermomix® makes light work of preparing sorbets. Try our Lemon or Papaya Sorbets , or add a splash of alcohol to make Champagne Grapefruit Sorbet .

This beautifully light summer dessert would prove extremely popular at a dinner party. The very thin sponge layer supports the lightest strawberry mousse. Your guests will finish this off in seconds!

To make your own Pumpkin Spice Mix: search Cookidoo® for the recipe in our Pumpkin and Spice collection.

Depending on your choice and size of fruit, chopping time may vary.

If you don't have a piping bag, cut the corner off a sturdy freezer bag and use as directed to pipe choux pastries on baking tray.

The Varoma makes steamed puddings simple. These individual servings also feature another Thermomix® great – homemade jam. Serve with freshly-made custard for a comforting pudding.

There is no need to miss out on ice cream when you have a Thermomix®! This vegan version is made with delicious sweet strawberries and can be whipped up in seconds, meaning you’re never far away from a frozen treat. Other frozen fruits can also be used such as bananas or mangoes.

Replace all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with self-rising flour.

To freeze mangos: peel, cut into pieces and freeze on a cookie sheet for a few hours. Ensure fruit is well frozen before starting recipe. If not using immediately, transfer frozen fruit into suitable freezing bags for later use.

For TM31 users: when blending gradually increase from speed 4 to speed 7.

For a firmer consistency, place the ice cream in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving.

Milled anise powder will stay fresh in a sealable container for a couple of months if stored in a cool, dark place.

To freeze mangos: peel, cut into pieces and freeze on a baking sheet for a few hours. Ensure fruit is well frozen before starting recipe. If not using immediately, transfer frozen fruit into suitable freezing bags for later use.

This is the ultimate warming, autumnal dessert, with the cinnamon, cloves and ginger adding extra warmth. You can also try it with different fruits or berries depending on what you have available.