The dough scraps can be kneaded again, rolled out on a floured counter top, cut out and baked into gingerbread men.

By clicking here, you can download a template of gingerbread houses for a mug. .

Pinch the seams well to let out air bubbles and avoid leaks when baking.

Do a vinegar wash to thoroughly clean your mixing bowl before whipping the egg whites: Insert butterfly whisk , then place 500 g water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar into mixing bowl and mix 30 sec/speed 4 . Remove butterfly whisk , empty mixing bowl, rinse with hot water and dry.

Baking weights can be replaced with 16 oz dry beans.

Make any extra marzipan stars into biscuits for a delicious festive snack. Bake biscuits for an extra 10 minutes (180°C).

Egg whites: An egg white separated from the yolk weighs 30 g on average. Only use egg whites from freshly separated eggs.

Baking weights can be replaced with 16 oz dry beans.

Kirsch is a clear, colourless brandy made from cherries. You can find it at most bottle shops.

Any leftover marzipan shapes that are not used on top of your tarts will need to be baked for an extra 10 minutes (180°C).

These little French pastries have been around for centuries, but became a popular breakfast staple in the nineteenth century. Delicious served warm, with or without a preserve of your choice.

Serve with vanilla sauce, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Shop-bought gluten-free plain white flour can be used. Alternatively, make your own flour in your Thermomix®. Search for the recipe on Cookidoo®.

Apples that are slightly sour, not too ripe, are ideal for the apple strudel. In Australia, Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples are ideal.

These cookies are very delicate, handle with care when icing.

To flambé the dessert, heat a small amount of rum in a saucepan until warm. Carefully, using a long match or long-reach lighter, light the rum and pour slowly over the top of the meringue.

Serve with vanilla sauce, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

These little French pastries have been around for centuries, but became a popular breakfast staple in the nineteenth century. Delicious served warm, with or without a preserve of your choice.

Soufflés can be tricky and its important to have your oven at the correct temperature. We recommend using an oven thermometer. For a more even rise on your soufflés, use a conventional oven, if possible (not fan forced).

Egg whites: An egg white separated from the yolk weighs 1 oz on average. Only use egg whites from freshly separated eggs. Weigh the egg whites exactly like all other ingredients. Inaccuracies backfire when blending. If too much gets into the mixing bowl, you can use a disposable syringe to remove it to the exact ounce.

Use a wet finger to smooth down any pointed tips on cream puffs before baking.

You may not have considered making your own jaffa cakes, but yet again Thermomix® makes it achievable! The addition of raspberry gives them an extra tang.