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Bring back the classics (but make them even better)

Matcha lamingtons, baklava vanilla slice, ginger Monte Carlos, moussaka pies... these are the classics, multi-culturally remixed.

Rhubarb and rosemary Monte Carlos

Rhubarb and rosemary Monte Carlos Source: SBS Food

Let's take a stroll down Memory Lane while we savour the intense sweet pleasure of biting into a chocolatey, jammy, creamy, biscuity Wagon Wheel. Or the thrill of scoffing several lamingtons from the school's annual fundraiser. Or the adrenaline-tinged delight of slurping down a Golden Gaytime fast enough to catch the drips.

Good times, all of them, but guess what? Memory Lane has had a refurb. We're talking all the glee of remembered , made even better. That Wagon Wheel you loved so much? Try it with a little added Turkish Delight. Your favourite vanilla slice gets comfy with baklava, lamingtons mingle with tiramisu and Monte Carlos positively beam when meeting rhubarb, rosemary and ginger.

Come on, let's stroll...
As expected the Aussie favourite snot block  with the layered Middle Eastern classic. After all, two rights have never made a wrong.
Baklava has always known that pistachios are the key to a good sweet. proves it. Let's just add pistachios to everything.
This recipe is for anyone who finds Monte Carlos biscuits "too sweet" (you know who you are). Here, cut out most of the saccharine, leaving a beautifully balanced biscuit sandwich you'll find impossible to hate.
There were tears when the original Polly Waffle was discontinued. Then Menz Confectionary said they'd bring it back, but the pandemic has meant we haven't seen a bar yet. Thankfully we make our own and never weep again.
Another riff on the treasured vanilla slice,  uses the tartness of pomegranate to magnificent effect. To make things even more addictive, the whole thing is frozen into some kind of moreish Middle Eastern ice-cream sandwich.
Just as the vanilla slice does well as ice cream, a Golden Gaytime ice cream . What kind of crazy good lane are we walking down here?
Honestly, why has it taken this long for someone to, Messrs Lamington and Tiramisu?
If the Italian take doesn't grab you (and do surrender), this kawaii version will. Bitter matcha, tangy raspberry jam and a fragrant black sesame cream all scream 'eat me'. But in the most adorable way possible.
While it's true that the musk stick is a rather divisive sweet, it's also true that panna cotta is loved by all. Will they cancel each other out? Or will they merge to ?
Step aside pork, apple and fennel, we have our spicy winner.
Q: How could a flaky pastry pie filled with Greek moussaka flavours ever stay humble? A: It couldn't, it shouldn't, it won't.
When you're ready, and not a moment before, . It's not just a dessert, it's an adventure. One that sees you wade through layers of coconut, strawberry, sponge, shortbread and mousse to arrive in heaven by nightfall (we hope).

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Published 21 March 2022 2:23am
Updated 21 March 2022 6:57am
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