This tart is more candy than dessert and is best served in small 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide slices along with a cup of coffee. Garnishes such as drizzled chocolate, sliced hazelnuts or a light sprinkling of Hazelnut Brittle (recipe below) are lovely ways to finish it off.
Smothered in orange-flavoured whipped cream, layered with meringues and garnished with nuts, this meringue cake, from our Holiday Baking: Sweet & Savoury special issue makes a show-stopping finale.
This classic New York-style cheesecake gets an update with vanilla and strawberries. Choose small uniform-size berries.
Watch out, strawberry shortcake—this sweet and tangy blueberry dessert might just become the new go-to summer treat. Double the blueberry mixture and use the extra (which can be refrigerated for up to 5 days) to top scones or brioche.
Bright and citrusy, Crêpes Suzette are a classic French dish perfect for dessert or a sweet brunch.
Coffee and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and when they are combined in this rich, creamy-smooth layered cheesecake, each mouthful is divine. If you like, decorate the cake with Chocolate Trees, supporting each with a small piece of chocolate if desired.
Boozy custard is a treat in itself, but we take it over the top by serving it in homemade chocolate bowls.
Showcase this layered mousse on a pedestal cake plate. Then take it back to the kitchen to cut because you need to wipe the blade with a damp cloth between slices. May is mango season so they are at their peak of flavour now.
Instead of fluted tart pans, you can also use mini (1-1/4- x 3/4-inch/3 x 2 cm) muffin cups.
