French desserts

Classic chocolate eclairs

After sampling these eclairs, I came to the conclusion that they are rather like dry Martinis, one’s not enough and two are too many!

Lighter crème brûlée

Who can resist this classic dessert when its on the menu?

Crêpes with orange butter sauce

This will get a 10 out of 10 from your family!

Mini Paris-Brest With White Chocolate & Crystallised Fruit

Scrumptious afternoon treat

Cherry Clafoutis

Make the most of cherry season this year with this delicious Cherry Clafoutis

Choc hazelnut eclairs

These mini chocolate eclairs are topped with dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts, and have a decadent choc hazelnut cream filling – they're simply devine!

Marshmallow brulee

A fun, easy dessert to make with the kids for a special treat. It's just like the French dessert fave… but topped with marshmallows, and full of blueberries.

Mini eclairs

These gorgeous delights are the cupcakes of Paris right now. The prettier, and more jewel-like the decoration, the better. Afternoon tea goes glam with eclairs!

Ginger creme brulee with mango

French fave with a tropical twist! It’s a great party trick to blast the tops with a blowtorch just before serving, but they work just as well under the grill.

Crepes with lemon & sugar

Making enough for 8, this crepe recipe is a clever idea for a beautiful dinner party dessert, or special family supper. They make a zesty but sweet treat.

Chocolate macarons with vanilla  bean ice-cream & raspberry ice

Chocolate and lush raspberries is a combination that's impossible to resist. Stuffing chocolate macarons with vanilla bean ice-cream makes a heavenly dessert.

Pistachio macarons with pink icing

Enjoy the French specialty at home with this easy yet elegant recipe for pistachio macarons - the green meringues are sandwiched together with rose icing.

French raspberry profiteroles

Luscious little profiteroles for a sweet afternoon treat.

Vanilla bean bavarois with cherry sauce

Serve this classic French dessert at your next dinner party and wait for the applause.

Mandarin possets with cranberry compote & cinnamon palmiers

These creamy possets are a wonderful winter dessert, but you can make them throughout the year – just vary the citrus. Try lemon possets topped with raspberries in the summer, or blood orange with coconut biscuits in early spring.

Chinon apple tarts with cardomom creme fraiche

One for the romantics: these little French tarts are wonderfully buttery and crisp, glazed with a red wine jelly - the perfect end to a special dinner for two.

Raspberry millefeuilles

Rough puff pastry, crème pâtissière and fresh raspberries are layered up in this stunning French dessert - perfect for impressing dinner guests.

No-bake coconut crème brûlée

An Asian-inspired crème brûlée, infused with flavours of coconut, lime and vanilla. The perfect end to a Thai main course.

Strawberry soufflés

What's better than a light, fluffy Strawberry Souffle? \nThis is a great way to impress your guests at your next party.

Cinnamon crêpes with nut butter, sliced banana & raspberries

Enjoy these delicious, gluten free, crepes. A great way to finish off any meal.

Pistachio & orange madeleines

These beautiful shell-shaped light sponge cakes are ideal with a cup of tea, or serve with creamy desserts.

Banana custard eclairs

Impress your guests with these amazing banana custard eclairs.

Pain au choc bread and butter pudding

This show-stopping dessert is incredibly easy to make. You can also make this with plain croissants, but then you’d miss out on that extra chocolate hit.

Peach, pistachio and ricotta friands

Friands (mini French-style muffins made with almond meal) are so easy to make. Follow this simple recipe and treat your friends and family to these pretty, ricotta and fruit-filled delights.

Crêpes Suzette with flambé orange zest

The classic French dessert specialty combining thin pancakes and boozy orange sauce. This version can be prepped ahead, making a great entertaining option.