Ice cream maker

When fresh kiwifruit is in season and cheap, this cool and refreshing sorbet makes a wonderful dessert.

The combination of sweet, juicy cherries with cool, creamy homemade vanilla ice-cream is irresistible. Serve this for dessert with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of roasted hazelnuts for a decadent sweet treat.

Enjoy the cool, fruity flavours of fresh apple swirled throughout creamy vanilla custard - absolutely perfect for an afternoon treat.

Cleanse your taste buds with this easy to make champagne sorbet.

This sweet sensation can be churned up in minutes as an ideal finish to a summer dinner party.

No need to buy mango-flavoured ice cream with this simple recipe. With fresh mango chunks and creamy frozen yoghurt you'll discover just how good homemade can be.

A taste of summer comes in every cone with this homemade raspberry gelato. Easier to make with an ice-cream machine, you can also make the gelato without one.

Really good chocolate ice-cream is one of life's little pleasures. Make your own at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Top scoops of it with crushed choc-honeycomb, or your favourite chocolate bar, for a delicious twist.

WINE MATCH: Try the new 2010 Jacob’s Creek Moscato ($15) – the low alcohol content and perfumed nose make it a winner with this summery dessert. If you’re looking for something a little more exotic, try the 2009 Dopff au Moulin Gewurztraminer ($18), which is floral and gently spiced. Note

In Step 3, cover top of mixture with cling wrap while cooling to help stop skin forming. No time to make ice-cream? Slightly soften a ready-made tub, add our flavourings and re-freeze. Note