Autumn desserts fine dining

Pear, cinnamon biscuit, caramel and vanilla ice cream by Xavier Boyer

Nigel Mendham's evocative dessert revels in the mellow flavours of autumn, featuring plums, an inventive Meantime Porter sabayon, ginger crumble and yoghurt sorbet. Most of the elements in this plums with sabayon recipe can be prepared ahead of time.

These tiny chestnut mascarpone mousse cakes are decorated with leaf-shaped cookies that are almost too pretty to eat.

Mascarpone, orange, honey, milk.

There is a lot going on here, all of it delicious. Once you have the separate elements made, it comes together quickly, and is an excellent individual dessert for a dinner party.

Indulge in the heavenly combination of ripe pears, nutty hazelnuts, and rich brown butter with this exquisite tart recipe. Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or an elegant dinner party, this dessert brings together a flaky crust and a luscious filling that will leave your taste buds craving more. Easy to follow and sure to impress, this pear tart is a delightful way to celebrate the flavors of the season.

For a beautiful dessert that'll challenge your skills in the kitchen, look no further than this celebration of autumnal fruit from Andrew Gravett. Dulcey chocolate, figs and blackcurrants are presented in the format of cream, compote, coulis and sorbet, with little almond sablé biscuits adding a crunchy textural contrast.

Country-house hotel Lucknam Park presents a recipe for the classic British pub pudding with an twist of elegance – perfect for autumn nights

Pink lady apples are the perfect choice in this sweet caramel Aussie tarte tatin – it's a total crowd pleaser.

Browse our collection of Michelin star dessert recipes for some fantastic dinner party menu ideas. Impress your guests with posh desserts and challenge your cooking skills along the way.