My favourite chocolate bar growing up as a kid was a crunchie, this is an adult version with dark chocolate and really easy to make.

I’m not sure I’ve ever met anyone who genuinely loves Christmas pudding. Growing up, it always felt more like a ritual than a treat. In my house, my grandad made it entertaining, his one festive responsibility was hiding coins in the pudding, ranging from 2p to £2. Every bite was a gamble, as you’d crunch down on a coin when you least expected it. A memorable tradition, but the pudding itself? Perhaps not worth the six-week wait it takes to prepare. The croquembouche however, a showstopping French dessert traditionally served at weddings, featuring delicate choux buns filled with silky vanilla cream. Its towering, tree-like shape makes it the perfect festive centrepiece. It still has the nostalgic crunch of my families Christmas pudding, but I’d take the crunch of caramel over a coin any day. Yes, it takes some time and effort, but trust me, it’s much quicker than six weeks, and is a truly memorable dessert.

This could be the best dessert in the whole of France. Apple tarte tatin is famous worldwide for good reason. Caramelised apples with a crisp puff pastry base, cooked upside down in the oven and flipped once cooked.

My go to dessert – it’s so quick and easy to put together. In a matter of minutes you can have your batter and add any seasonal fruit you want. Cherries, berries or soaked prunes all work amazingly well.

Figs are in season! And there’s no better way to cook them than gently roasted with port. Beautifully light chocolate mousse is the perfect accompaniment. Give this simple dessert a go!

Brioche soaked in a rich vanilla custard, sprinkled with brown sugar and caramelised to perfection. Topped with a vanilla cream and hazelnut praline makes for the perfect brunch treat!

A giant choux bun filled with a whipped Chantilly cream and covered in a dark, rich, chocolate sauce. What’s not to like.

Often finished tableside for the theatrical flair of flambeed alcohol, thin crepes are finished in a boozy citrus sauce, making this the best way to enjoy a pancake.

The dessert that needs no introduction – silky smooth, set vanilla custard with a crunchy bitter caramel top. 3 ingredients and so simple to whip up.

Delicate choux pastry buns filled with creamy vanilla chantilly, covered with decadent 70% chocolate sauce.

A decadent chocolate dessert with a molten centre, perfect for indulging in rich, gooey, chocolatey goodness. Served with a dollop of creme fraiche.

A traditional French pastry, typically made with flaky puff pastry and filled with almond cream, enjoyed during the Epiphany season.

A traditional French Christmas dessert, a Yule log. Made of a rolled chocolate sponge, filled, and coated in chocolate ganache to resemble a log.

Floating islands of poached meringue in a vanilla creme anglaise topped with a crunchy caramel.

Brioche soaked in a rich vanilla custard, sprinkled with brown sugar and caramelised to perfection.

Apple Tart: A delectable French pastry featuring thinly sliced apples atop a buttery, flaky crust, baked to golden perfection.

A rich, airy chocolate dessert, 3 ingredients delicately whipped with a velvety smooth texture.

A simple dessert consisting of a silky smooth set vanilla custard topped with a dark layer of bitter caramel.

A delightful choux pastry filled with a creamy chocolate custard and topped with a rich chocolate icing.