If you've got a sweet tooth, or know someone who has, you will have a willing and ready audience when it comes to experimenting with gourmet desserts.
While you may be popular for your dependable favourites why not try breaking out of the culinary mould and exceeding expectations with a dessert crescendo.
Flex your culinary muscles and try this tantalising collection of gourmet dessert recipes from some of the best chefs around the world. Apple crumble, strudel, tiramisu and chocolate lava cake are just a few of the delectable treats given a sophisticated twist in these delicate chef interpretations below.
If you're up for an experimental dessert, try something totally new and daring like the molecular dessert from the three Michelin starred Arzak restaurant, or the unusual cross cultures dessert with yuzu sorbet from chef Gaggan Anand.
The choice is yours, take a look at these gourmet desserts and be inspired.
