No matter how sensible the rest of your food is, dessert is the time to give in to your wicked, wicked ways! Mousses and meringues, pies and pastries, fruit confections and chocolate fantasies, baked puddings and frozen delights—everything that the wildest gastronomic fantasy could concoct is in Dangerous Desserts. Some are so simple you can whip them up in seconds, others are guaranteed to make your guests gasp in astonishment.

From the luxury of cream and chocolate to health-conscience fresh fruit, Dangerous Desserts demonstrates that not all sins are bad for you! Spectacular presentation and divine flavor are what's important in a great dessert, and the recipes and photographs in this book—exquisite treats such as Cappuccino Creams, Bitter Chocolate Tart with Coffee Bean Syrup, Spiced Poached Pears, and Chocolate Fondue—are packed full of palate appeal.

There are recipes for all occasions, and every chapter features at least one master class, with clear step-by-step photographs for making a classic recipe such as cheesecake or crème brûlée. It makes no difference whether you are a beginner or a professional pastry chef, anyone can tackle the desserts in this book with confidence.

Go ahead and indulge all your senses! Mouthwatering photographs and recipes to suit every palate make this the most comprehensive and visually alluring dessert book available.

No one can resist this vast range of temptations, from Tiramisu Cheesecake to Turkish Delight Ice Cream

Indulge in 200 dangerous recipes with 200 tempting color photos

A Master Class selection in every chapter gives step-by-step written and photographic instructions

Spectacular, mouth-watering photographs will guarantee ooohs and aaahs as it's unwrapped