A tarte Tatin is a pretty impressive dessert in its own right. But Gordon Ramsay's version which is finished with a fiery flourish is sure to wow onlookers.
Any liquor that is used must be at least 80-proof with [cognac](https://www.tastingtable.com/828797/the-top-cognac-brands-ranked-worst-to-best/), dark rum, brandy, bourbon, [whiskey](https://www.tastingtable.com/922411/11-types-of-whiskey-explained/), and kirsch being some of the best for the flambé process. After having the studio lights turned down, Ramsay pours cognac into the hot skillet, tilts it so the alcohol starts on fire, and then pours it over the tarte Tatin to [flambé](https://www.tastingtable.com/694552/how-to-flambe-safely/) it. [presentation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s07oPZZKrU8) on an episode of Season 10 of "MasterChef," Gordon Ramsay shows the contestants how to create a beautiful tarte Tatin. [MasterClass](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/learn-how-to-flambe-at-home-the-12-best-flambe-recipes), flambé means "flamed" or "flaming" and instills a light flavor of liquor on the food, which is typically a dessert, such as bananas foster. Just as the ingredients are important in the tarte Tatin, so is the pan. [tarte Tatin](https://www.tastingtable.com/686238/apple-tarte-tatin-recipe-subzero-wolf/) features a handful of humble, quality ingredients that are transformed into an elegant dessert.