Posh desserts

There is a lot going on here, all of it delicious. Once you have the separate elements made, it comes together quickly, and is an excellent individual dessert for a dinner party.

Tarte Bourdaloue is a classic French Tart made with pear and frangipane. It’s buttery, it’s rich, it’s warm, it’s comforting, it’s sweet, it’s crunchy..basically everything your sweet heart desires..and more. You know a dessert is good when it can withstand the test of two centuries!

This Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake combines the crisp, nutty layers of baklava with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Drizzled with honey and sprinkled with crushed pistachios, it's a decadent dessert that bridges the best of Middle Eastern and Western sweets.

If you're looking for the ideal sophisticated dessert to round off a special meal, look no further than Mary Berry's indulgent chocolate truffle tart, complete with a crisp biscuit base and a rich, Bailey's-spiked chocolate filling. As seen on Mary's BBC series, Mary's Foolproof Dinners.

Continuing our brilliant series, we are bringing you a scrumptious selection of Prue Leith's festive puddings, including an indulgent chestnut and chocolate mousse cake, pictured.

Ricardo's recipe: Black Forest Pavlova