Patisserie recipes

A classic profiterole recipe with an added kick for coffee lovers - pile up a batch as modern wedding cake!

Mary Cadogan shows us how to make a classic French crème pâtissière – the perfect filling for these lovely summer fruit tartlets

Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat - balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract

A buttery pastry case with a layer of caramel and just a hint of salt, studded with nuts and finished with a fudge filling

A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon's version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort

This tasty tart is the perfect summer dessert for a crowd

While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours

These savoury pastries are sure to please at a posh picnic, with cream cheese, smoked fish and puff pastry

Wickedly sticky, this delicious caramel pastry dish is perfect for a summer pudding

Seasonal berries and sweet pastry make a stunning dessert for a dinner party - blowtorch for a beautifully crisp cracked sugar topping

Indulge your friends with this sticky and moreish dessert. Make it using just four ingredients, then serve with ice cream or crème fraîche.