French desserts

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Make-ahead desserts

Galvin brothers’ classic apple tarte tatin

Learn how to make tartin tatin with our recipe from Chris and Jeff Galvin. Caramelised apples top golden pastry in this classic French pud.

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Apples

Apple tarte tatin

Matt Tebutt's apple tarte tatin is the perfect dessert to impress – without too much fuss. It’s just butter, sugar, apples and pastry – a showstopper...

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Dinner party desserts

Crème caramels with caramel oranges

These vegan crème caramels with caramelised orange slices make a spectacular (and easy) dinner party dessert – just sprinkle with pomegranate seeds to serve

Vegan

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Apples

Apple soufflés with salted caramel sauce

Roasted apples are baked into fluffy sweet soufflés and served with a salted caramel sauce – it's a showstopping dessert worthy of a special occasion.

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Make-ahead desserts

Crème brûlée bakewell tart

Try this hybrid dessert recipe combining the best of a decadent French crème brûlée and a traditional British bakewell tart.

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Sweet tarts

Tarte au chocolat

This French dessert, tarte au chocolat, is a straightforward recipe that can be difficult to get right. Follow our tips for crisp pastry and a gooey centre.

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Tarte tatins

Fig tarte tatin

Apples are not the only fruit. This fig tarte tatin by Three Girls Cook is flavoured with brandy, cinnamon and vanilla for a sweet, sticky, warming dessert.

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Chestnuts

Chocolate and chestnut éclairs

These choux pastry chocolate éclairs, filled with chestnut purée and drizzled with chocolate icing. are a true afternoon tea classic.

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Afternoon tea

Rosé and raspberry financiers

Financiers are an irresistible afternoon tea treat – these are made more indulgent by soaking the raspberries in rosé wine. Hands off, kids!

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Easter

Raymond Blanc’s gâteau à la crème

Raymond Blanc's classic French cake recipe is part of Easter tradition at his restaurant. Try it as a finale to your Easter lunch.

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Strawberries

Strawberries and rosé syllabub

Forget Eton Mess – this combination of crispy French oreillette biscuits with pillowy rosé syllabub and sweet strawberries is going to be your new favourite summer dessert.

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Dinner party desserts

Chocolate fondants with salted caramel sauce

These fantastically decadent individual chocolate fondants with salted caramel and chantilly cream are such a treat for any special occasion.

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Christmas gifts

Double chocolate macarons

Eric Lanlard's rich chocolate macarons are just as good with your afternoon tea as they are for dessert. They're super easy too...

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Oranges

White chocolate, orange and Grand Marnier crèmes brûlées

For a decadent dinner party dessert that's guaranteed to please, try our white chocolate, orange and Grand Marnier crème brûlées.

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Christmas canapés

Raymond Blanc’s brandy custard choux buns

Raymond Blanc's boozy choux buns are the perfect sweet Christmas canapé. Make them in advance, then defrost in the oven when it's party time.

Vegetarian

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Christmas baking

Caramel apple and boozy sultana tatin

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