Dessert is the last impression a diner takes away from a meal, so it’s impossible to overstate its importance. Because it’s not eaten on an empty stomach, it has to be uniquely tempting, even if it’s only a perfectly ripe, fragrant peach. In France, many families will buy a gâteau or a tarte from the local pâtisserie, but a simple (or not too difficult!) dessert made freshly at home can match their most exotic concoctions. Ice creams and sorbets, freshly made, will always taste better than shop-bought ones. A home cook’s bespoke chocolate sauce can match the professional’s off-the-peg one.

We present a dozen varied dessert recipes for your enjoyment but why not start with one of the best known:

Les Trois Crèmes Brûlées Du Moment - Three Crème Brûlées

This famous dessert, also known as burnt cream or Trinity cream, is rich custard protected by a sugary crust that is broiled golden brown. This well-known French dessert is actually claimed by the English as their own, although its lineage is often debated. Using the techniques mentioned in this recipe, try creating your own distinctive flavours.


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