Patisserie recipes

These luxurious little macarons are the perfect light hit when only chocolate will do

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert

This glorious cake looks like something in a French pâtisserie, but is actually quite simple to make

Treat your guests to a sophisticated tangy tart with crisp, patisserie pastry and a creamy filling

Give these afternoon tea classics a fruity makeover with a creamy banana custard filling - perfect for a sophisticated spread

Gordon adds a touch of spice to the ultimate French classic to create the definitive autumn pudding

Best enjoyed fresh from the oven, these delicate madeleines dipped in dark chocolate and dusted with blood orange powder make a delectable dessert

Gordon’s classic strawberry tart has the crumbliest pastry ever, plus a few of his own modern touches

We show you how to master this soft bread enriched with eggs and milk. Serve split and filled with barbecued meat, burgers or pulled pork

For an alternative wedding cake, try croquembouche

When toasted and buttered this delicately flavoured bread is a breakfast in itself

Bake our heavenly raspberry macarons for afternoon tea, or as the final flourish for a dinner party. They taste as gorgeous as they look

Afternoon tea goes glam with these Paris patisserie-style choux pastry fingers with berry liqueur cream filling

Learn how to make basic meringues and perfect your whisking skills. These light, crispy baked meringues are the perfect blank canvas for different flavours.

Eclairs get an exotic makeover - irresistibly moreish

These little French tarts are wonderfully buttery and crisp, glazed with a red wine jelly - the perfect end to a special supper for two

The brown butter gives a rich, nutty flavour to these delicate French madeleines, and a pinch of sea salt cuts through the sweetness of the sponge

Leave the stress behind and make these mini bites the day before your party. A great canapé to impress guests

This dinner party dessert is a twist on a French tarte au citron, with citrus zest in the pastry - cheat with ready-made to save time

A showstopping fruit tart with homemade shortcrust pastry and squidgy almond filling - serve with crème fraîche

Try these delicious, fruity French treats

Treat yourself with these creamy truffles, so good you won't want to share!

Combining on-trend salted caramel with a French classic makes for a stylish individual pudding that could grace any smart restaurant menu

The perfect summer dessert - fruity, sweet and delicious