These easy-to-use recipes take the reader through every aspect of preparation and cooking. Desserts feature a variety of preparation techniques, all of which are covered in this authoritative guide. There are illustrated step-by-step guides to making a host of puddings, from simple crêpes and crème brûlées, through to jellies, soufflés and meringues, to effortless ice creams and sorbets. Each chapter also presents a range of original, contemporary recipes as well as ever-popular classics. Choose from indulgent hot puddings, such as Chocolate and cherry soufflé, Medjool date and cardamom pudding, and Spiced gooseberry oat crisp, or delectable prepare-ahead cold desserts, such as Pink grapefruit and Champagne jelly, Roasted almond panna cotta, and Coconut and mango meringue roulade. A mouth-watering selection of refreshing frozen desserts includes Clotted cream ice cream with raspberries, White peach sorbet and Praline parfait.