Pastry cream has that special gift of being everywhere without ever getting tired of it. It is one of those essential preparations in confectionery: creamy, smooth, with the right balance of sweetness ...

For this recipe you will need: a food processor, a piping bag, a star nozzle and a silicone mat. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and draw 4 ...

A great sharing dessert for romantic dinners. For this recipe you will need a piping bag – either three disposable bags or a traditional piping bag with a large plain and a medium/large star nozzle.

If you love profiteroles and gougere (savoury cheese puffs), then you will love this luxurious coffee-flavoured Paris-Brest. It is named after a bike race in 1891, from Paris to Brest and back again.