Winter desserts: 13 cosy recipes to chase away the chill

We may not look forward to the winter gloom, but these 13 favourite winter desserts will warm you up and brighten your spirits in no time. From puddings to pies, crumbles and fritters, get ready to indulge in some sweet winter treats.

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• 1. Lemon Delicious
• 2. Apple Fritters
• 3. Sticky Date Pudding
• 4. Creamed Rice
• 5. Bread and Butter Pudding
• 6. Christmas Pudding
• 7. Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding
• 8. Lemon Meringue Pie
• 9. Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins
• 10. Mandarin Cake
• 11. Golden Syrup Dumplings
• 12. Apple Crumble
• 13. Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding

1. Lemon Delicious

This retro favourite is soft, sweet and makes the most of winter's amazing lemon glut. Source some homegrown lemons for the ultimate result and jump straight to the Lemon Delicious Recipe.

2. Apple Fritters

Another fruit in abundance when the weather is at its coolest is the apple. And there's no better way to enjoy them by following this Apple Fritters Recipe.

3. Sticky Date Pudding

If there's an ultimate winter dessert, this must be it! And if there's an ultimate recipe for this amazing pudding, it's my mum's Sticky Date Pudding Recipe.

4. Creamed Rice

It's the dreamy, creamy dessert that's just perfectly suited to mid-winter evenings. Creamed Rice is best served warm and with a good book.

5. Bread and Butter Pudding

This Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe delivers a classic winter dessert that transforms simple pantry staples into a warm, custardy delight.

6. Christmas Pudding

Christmas falls in the snowy season in many parts of the world. But you can still enjoy a traditional Christmas Pudding in Australia during winter with Christmas in July celebrations.

7. Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding

Sometimes the only answer to the winter frost is chocolate. Warm, molten chocolate. Sound good? Grab the Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding Recipe and watch the temperature rise.

8. Lemon Meringue Pie

It's often served cold, but Lemon Meringue Pie can be served warm. It's pure winter sunshine – in pie form!

9. Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins

Add a burst of sunshine to your winter mornings or evenings with these Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins.

10. Mandarin Cake

Bright and citrusy, this cake takes the humble mandarin and turns it into your new cool weather friend: Mandarin Cake.

11. Golden Syrup Dumplings

A winter comfort food that's been popular in Australia for decades. Add these Golden Syrup Dumplings to your winter wish list.

12. Apple Crumble

It’s the kind of dessert that warms the heart and fills the kitchen with the sweet scent of lazy winter days. Apple Crumble is always a winter winner.

13. Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding

Last but definitely not least is this pudding recipe. Rich butterscotch and soft, fluffy sponge – served warm with ice cream. Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding turns winter into a dessert wonderland!

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