Dessert, with a delicious disregard for the rules. In More Than Sweet, Copenhagen-based pastry chef Marie Frank makes a compelling case for bringing herbs, spices, unexpected ingredients and a touch of the savory into the world of sweets.

With 75 inventive recipes, from Passionfruit Tart with Elderflower Crème Fraîche to Spiced Carrot Cake with Hot Honey Frosting, this beautifully photographed cookbook encourages bakers to experiment, trust their instincts and think beyond the sugar bowl. For anyone who believes dessert should be the most interesting part of the meal.