For alcohol-free fruit cakes, replace the brandy with black tea or orange juice and proceed as per recipe. An alcohol-free version should be stored in the fridge and consumed within 1 month.

Individual steamed sticky date puddings: half-fill 12 lightly greased silicone cupcake moulds with mixture. Place into Varoma dish and onto Varoma tray (allow at least a 1-2 cm gap around the top of the cupcake moulds as the puddings will rise during steaming). Place 1500 g water into mixing bowl and place Varoma into position. Secure Varoma lid and steam 23-30 min/Varoma/speed 1, depending on the size of your puddings. Puddings are cooked when a wooden skewer inserted into the centre of a pudding comes out clean. Repeat with remaining batter in batches as required.

Thanks to one of our amazing New Zealand Thermomix® Consultants, Chloe Waru, for this recipe. It's beyond mouth-watering and will top your Christmas treat list, for sure.

This recipe makes 8 large doughnuts but you could make 10-12 smaller doughnuts if preferred.

If dough becomes warm and difficult to work with, place covered dough into the fridge until firm enough to handle.

For a neater cheesecake, line the base and the sides of the springform tin separately. For a classic rustic look, press two large sheets of baking paper into the base and sides of the springform tin, so that the baking paper looks messy and crinkled.

To make your own condensed milk, refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®.

The time it takes to whip cream depends on the temperature of the ingredients and the fat content of the cream - the more fat it contains, the easier it is to whip and the stiffer the consistency it will achieve. The optimum temperature is 4-6°C. For better results, you can cool the mixing bowl.

These are a traditional Italian biscuit, translated it means "ugly but good". The recipe varies from region to region, with some regions preferring a mixture of nuts or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.

Inspired by the critically acclaimed film Like Water for Chocolate .

You can replace Black cocoa powder with Dutch cocoa powder, if desired.

Invented in the English town of Eccles in Lancashire, these delightfully sweet, currant-filled pastries are now popular throughout the world. Traditionally, they might be served with a piece of Lancashire cheese, though they’re lovely just with a cup of tea…especially warm out of the oven.

Wanting to elevate your banana bread, then why not add extra caramelised banana, drizzle with a little honey and scatter with pecans....ready for any occasion.

This delicious cake was created by Thermomix Advisor Leonie Harvey and it fills the kitchen with a lovely fragrance then disappears quickly!

To ensure this recipe is gluten free, check the label of your baking powder or make your own (you can find the recipe on Cookidoo®). Some commercial brands may contain traces of wheat or gluten.

The high temperature that the cake is baked on forms a dark caramelised exterior that serves as a natural crust for the cheesecake.

These rich brownies are a lovely treat to enjoy with a hot drink, or as a dessert, warmed slightly and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

To make your own hazelnut chocolate spread, please refer to the recipe in The Basic Cookbook or Everyday Cookbook .

Meringue frosting can be an everyday luxury. When you make it in the Thermomix, it only takes 10 minutes! Finish your cakes or desserts with this meringue frosting to make them extra special.

The classic, made into cupcakes! You grind the spices yourself in this recipe – which takes full advantage of your Thermomix® and also gives a much fresher flavour.