From the richest chocolatey cake to the lightest, fruitiest sorbet, here you will find the perfect dish to suit every mood and every taste. The introduction shows you how to prepare and handle perfect pastry, and includes recipes for extra special sauces, such as Sabayon and Chocolate Fudge Sauce. The book is then divided into six chapters offering a host of irresistible creations: Cold Desserts, Hot Puddings, Quick and Easy, Low Calorie, Cakes and Gateaux, and Tarts and Pies. There are family favourites, such as traditional Apple Pie, plus a marvellous choice of impressive creations for entertaining, including Chocolate Profiteroles and the Australian Hazelnut Pavlova. All the recipes are illustrated step-by-step in colour, and many are accompanied by cook's tips, hints and great ideas for recipe variations. This volume is quite simply the only book of delectable sweet dishes you'll ever need.