French desserts

We’ve got the French to thank for a lot of our favourite desserts. They never fail to bring something impressive to the table, so we’ve rounded up our favourite French-inspired sweet treats for you to try.

Try a certified classic like Michel Roux Jr’s chocolate mousse or a wonderful apple tarte tatin, add a seasonal spin with a blackberry millefeuille,  or go French-inspired with Ravneet Gill’s mango and passion fruit choux buns.

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Nicola Lamb’s French toast cinnamon buns

Bun recipes

Nicola Lamb’s French toast cinnamon buns

Behold the squidigiest, most delicious cinnamon buns ever. These French toast buns are bathed in rum custard and drizzled with caramel icing.

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Tom Kerridge’s cappuccino fondants

Fondant recipes

Tom Kerridge’s cappuccino fondants

These melting-middle cappuccino fondants by Tom Kerridge are hard to resist thanks to the combo of indulgent chocolate and aromatic coffee.

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Nicola Lamb’s crullers

Baking recipes

Nicola Lamb’s crullers

Learn how to make crullers with baker Nicola Lamb. These elegant pastries' grooves are ideal for holding a flavourful glaze or topping.

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Ravneet Gill’s mango and passion fruit choux buns

Patisserie recipes

Ravneet Gill’s mango and passion fruit choux buns

Ravneet Gill's choux buns filled with a mango, passionfruit and white chocolate ganache make a fabulous dessert to serve friends. 

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Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Patisserie recipes

Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Iconic French macarons come in many colours and flavours. Here, layers of chocolate sandwich a light, soft and creamy chestnut purée.

Gluten-free Vegetarian
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Blackberry millefeuille

Brilliant blackberry recipes

Blackberry millefeuille

Blackberries take centre stage in this towering mille-feuille recipe. Coulis and fresh berries provide sweet-sharp contrast to the cream.

Vegetarian Make-ahead
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Sea shell madeleines

Baking recipes

Sea shell madeleines

What would you say if we told you you could bake madeleines in sea shells? Do sweet treats get much more alluring than that?

Vegetarian
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Choux buns with raspberry, rose and pistachio

Patisserie recipes

Choux buns with raspberry, rose and pistachio

These choux buns are filled with a silky pistachio cream and a sharp raspberry and rose coulis – plus a pretty speckled craquelin on top.

Vegetarian
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Raymond Blanc’s apricot and almond tart

Apricot recipes

Raymond Blanc’s apricot and almond tart

Raymond Blanc shares his recipe for perfect apricot tart. A crisp pastry shell is filled with delicate almond cream and sweet apricot slices.

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Michel Roux Jr’s Îles flottantes

Dinner party dessert recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s Îles flottantes

Master this classic French dessert Îles flottantes which sees a perfect custard topped with meringues then covered in caramel. How you flavour the custard is up to you!

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Michel Roux Jr’s chocolate mousse

Chocolate mousse recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s chocolate mousse

Learn how to make the perfect chocolate mousse, with this masterclass recipe from leading chef Michel Roux Jr.

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Chilled chocolate soufflés with salted almond praline

No-bake desserts

Chilled chocolate soufflés with salted almond praline

Looking for an impressive make-ahead dessert? These decadent chocolate soufflés with salted almond praline can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Gluten-free
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Lemon curd quatre quarts (French pound cake)

Lemon cake recipes

Lemon curd quatre quarts (French pound cake)

This classic French pound cake, known as quatre quarts is an easy, fragrant bake for rainy days. This version features lemon curd for zest!

Vegetarian
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Tarte aux pommes

Storecupboard recipes

Tarte aux pommes

A classic French apple tart makes a wonderful show-stopper dessert for any dinner party.

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Galvin brothers’ classic apple tarte tatin

Make-ahead dessert recipes

Galvin brothers’ classic apple tarte tatin

Learn how to make tartin tatin with our recipe from Chris and Jeff Galvin. Caramelised apples top golden pastry in this classic French pud.

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Apple tarte tatin

Apple recipes

Apple tarte tatin

Matt Tebutt's apple tarte tatin is the perfect dessert to impress – without too much fuss. It’s just butter, sugar, apples and pastry – a showstopper...

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