My Halloween plated dessert is the perfect choice for those who crave a blend of simple preparation and spooky satisfaction. With minimal effort, you can create a dish that's certain to terrify and tantalize in equal measure.

A plated dessert involves arranging multiple components on a plate. While most of these components are prepared in advance, the plated dessert itself is skillfully assembled right before serving, ensuring freshness and a burst of flavor with every bite.

Why are plated desserts so important at the end of a meal?


As pastry chefs, we understand the significance of the final course in a meal. Plated desserts hold a special place in the hearts of diners as they offer a remarkable culmination to the dining experience.

I decided to challenge myself by creating a plated dessert using only a sample of Dezaan's Carbon Black

If you're looking for a unique and flavorful dessert to impress your guests, this Danish plated dessert recipe is the perfect choice. Combining the tangy sweetness of poached apples with the smooth and creamy texture of whipped skyr ganache, this dish is a true culinary delight. And with the added crunch of rye bread crumbs and the subtle spice of cinnamon and cardamom, every bite is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Whether you're a professional pastry chef, dessert enthusiast, or just love making desserts at home, this Plated Dessert Guide will help you become a true master of plated desserts.

This Gluten-free Chestnut and Hazelnut sponge is perfect for those who are looking for a light and airy sponge cake that is also gluten-free. The chestnut flour and hazelnuts give the cake a wonderful flavor and texture, and the sponge itself is incredibly moist and fluffy.

The Salted Caramel and milk chocolate ganache is unbelievably silky, tasty, shiny, and easier to make

These Vegan Strawberry Meringues are so simple to make and the perfect component for your vegan plated dessert.

Frozen yogurt is one of my favourite ice cream. It's light, refreshing, and has a lovely tanginess that isn't too overwhelming.

This “Naughty coal” is made from a Choux pastry with a black sesame craquelin, filled with a gingerbread mousse and a rhum caramelised banana centre!

This dessert is a reinterpretation of the classic carrot cake. If you love carrot cake, you should give this version a go!

Semifreddo literally translates to a cold dessert, one that is served at -15 ° C, containing a percentage..

Chocolate crémeux is a smooth, dense pastry cream. You could compare it to a velvet-like creamy custard with a rich, deep and intense chocolate flavour.

Matcha contains the nutrients from the entire tea leaves, which results in greater amount of caffeine and antioxidants than are typically found in regular green tea.

To make my super-simple & delicious microwave sponge cake recipe, you’ll need a blender, a whipping siphon, and a microwave.