Puddings

With a rich coffee and chocolate sponge and boozy Marsala syrup, this stunning, grown-up Christmas pud will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This giant chocolate rocky road is perfect if you’re not a fan of traditional Christmas pudding, or if you’ve got kids to please over the festive period. Decorated like a giant Christmas pud, this easy no-bake showstopper is filled with crushed biscuits, chewy marshmallows and colourful dried fruit for a chocoholic’s dream Christmas dessert.

A classic French fruit and frangipane tart. Don’t be alarmed at the small amount of Frangipane that you spread on the base – it doesn’t look like much but it will puff up. This recipe can be adapted for peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots.

Halved plums are covered in a light batter and then baked in the oven to make this traditional French dessert. British plums are at their best in September, so make the most of them then and try this simple pud.

Much like Bread and Butter, but a little more French…

Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert that may seem complicated, but fear not — with just a few basic ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a dessert that rivals the fanciest French restaurant.

You’re in for a treat with this classic dessert which sees a perfect custard, topped with meringues then covered in caramel. How you flavour the custard is up to you!