Pear

The dessert that's simple to prepare but always makes a stunning finish to a meal.

These baked chocolate custards are a winning trifecta of dark chocolate, pear and ginger.

Rhubarb and pear dartois recipe - For frangipane, beat sugar, butter and vanilla seeds in a bowl with a wooden spoon until creamy, then beat in egg.

Why keep all the trifle fun for summertime? This version will keep you warm during the winter months.

Ginger waffles with matcha ice-cream recipe - For matcha ice-cream, whisk yolks and sugar in a bowl until very pale (5-6 minutes). Meanwhile, bring cream and milk just to a simmer, pour into yolk mixture, whisking continuously, then return to pan.

Aged goats cheese and toasted walnut bread recipe - For walnut bread, combine yeast and 50ml lukewarm water in a bowl and set aside until foamy (3-4 minutes).

Caramelised pears with honey and fennel seeds recipe - Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until foaming, add pears and fry, turning occasionally, until beginning to caramelise (5-6 minutes).