Sweet dumplings

Desserts don’t get more comforting than sweet dumplings smothered with sugary sauce. Here are our favourite recipes, from classic golden syrup dumplings (serve with a drizzle of cream!) to giant versions to new lemon custard versions. It’s easy to see why dumplings remain one of winter’s most popular desserts, year after year.

These Chinese sweet dumplings (tangyuan) have a tasty peanut filling, a great contrast to the chewy outside. A lantern festival tradition but good any time.

Caramel dumplings are the ultimate winter comfort food. They're so simple to prepare with just a few everyday ingredients.

Soft and fluffy dumplings, smothered in a rich caramel-golden syrup sauce and a drizzle of cream; golden syrup dumplings are the ultimate Australian dessert. They are so easy to make, budget-friendly and completely delicious!

Chef Anna Voloshyna says these dumplings make for the perfect weekend brunch.

Divine winter food.

This mouthwatering Marillenknödel, also known as Apricot Dumplings are sweet dumplings, filled with juicy apricots and wrapped in a tender dough, are a scrumptious delight. Drizzle them with vanilla sauce for an extra touch of sweetness. #Germanrecipes Marillenknödel| Apricot Dumplings| Austrian Apricot Dumplings| Austrian Sweet Dumplings| Sweet Dumplings in Vanilla Sauce| Fruit dumplings|

Golden syrup dumplings are the ultimate comforting dessert. There is no better way to enjoy a cold winters night than snuggling up with a bowl of dumplings.

Caramel Dumplings are sweet flour dumplings that are dropped into a caramel sauce and steam-cooked. Enjoy this easy dessert with ice cream.