A tempting dessert is the perfect way to finish off any meal. Whether it's a light fruity dish on a summer's evening, a hearty pudding on a cold winter's night, an elegant pastry creation for an impressive dinner party or a simple ice cream dessert for a family treat, everybody has their own best-loved sweet dish. This book contains classic recipes to modern ideas, divided into chapters covering Ice Cream and Iced Desserts; Cold Puddings; Pies, Tarts and Cheesecakes; Cakes, Gâteaux and Pastries; Fruit Desserts; and Hot Puddings. There is a photograph of every finished dish, making it easy to achieve successful results.