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Elegant Apple Tatin Dome Recipe

2026-01-20 Elisabeth Perotin

The Tarte Tatin is perhaps the most iconic of all French desserts—a “happy accident” born in the Loire Valley that has conquered the world with its buttery, caramelized apples. While the traditional rustic version is always a crowd-pleaser, I wanted to create something a little more sophisticated for you. Continue reading Elegant Apple Tatin Dome Recipe

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Saint honoré recipe

Mastering Saint-Honoré: Step-by-Step Baking Tips

2025-02-01 Elisabeth Perotin

The Saint-Honoré is a masterpiece of French pastry, named after the patron saint of bakers. This exquisite dessert combines layers of puff pastry, choux pastry, caramel, pastry cream, and whipped cream for a truly indulgent experience. Follow this recipe to recreate this iconic dessert in your own kitchen. Continue reading Mastering Saint-Honoré: Step-by-Step Baking Tips

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Delicious Mini Palmiers : A Simple French Treat

2025-01-272025-03-20 Elisabeth Perotin

Looking for an effortless yet elegant treat to satisfy your sweet tooth ? These Mini Palmiers are a classic French pastry, beloved for their crisp layers of caramelized sugar. Continue reading Delicious Mini Palmiers : A Simple French Treat

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How to Make a Tangy Orange Entremet at Home

2025-01-132025-03-19 Elisabeth Perotin

The entremet is a cream-based dessert which has multiple variations in French pastries. Today we offer you a tangy orange version which is a real delight, the sweet mixture of cream and orange combine wonderfully ! Here is the recipe : Continue reading How to Make a Tangy Orange Entremet at Home

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Raspberry financier recipe by Cyril Lignac

2024-02-182024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Here is a traditional French recipe, raspberry financier. This one was created by chef Cyril Lignac, quick and easy, an ideal recipe for a Frenchy snack ! – Rapsberry Financier recipe – Ingredients 100 grams Butter 60 grams Flour 90 … Continue reading Raspberry financier recipe by Cyril Lignac

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The “galette des rois”, A French tradition

2021-10-222021-10-22 Elisabeth Perotin

On the first Sunday in January, tradition has it that it is the occasion to “shoot the kings” at the epiphany: a bean is hidden in the cake and the person who obtains this bean becomes the king of the day and has the right to wear a fancy crown. Continue reading The “galette des rois”, A French tradition

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History of the king’s cake

2021-01-082021-10-22 Elisabeth Perotin

On the first Sunday in January, tradition has it that it is the occasion to “shoot the kings” at the epiphany: a bean is hidden in the cake and the person who obtains this bean becomes the king of the day and has the right to wear a fancy crown. Continue reading History of the king’s cake

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