Tag: French

Orange Blossom Crème Brûlée

Orange Blossom Crème Brûlée

There’s nothing better than a fresh, cold dessert when it’s hot and humid outside. Summer has arrived and temperatures are already very high. Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert made with few ingredients; milk, egg yolks and sugar. I flavored mine with orange blossom …

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse is a French classic dessert that I make very often. Served in an elegant cup or in a rustic bowl, it is always appreciated by everyone. The smell and texture of the chocolate allow for a mini indulgence. If you are an amateur of …

Plum Tarte Tatin

Plum Tarte Tatin

I have just returned from my vacation in South of France. The delicious food, beautiful weather and childhood nostalgia is exactly what I needed! Now, I am back home and happily back into my kitchen! Today, I am making an unconventional Tarte Tatin. Originally, this Tarte is an upside-down caramelized …

Briochettes

Briochettes

By now, you should know that I love eating and baking bread, brioches, and other dough-based recipes. This recipe is simple, and delicious for breakfast, served straight out of the oven. I made a warm and fresh batch this morning for Fiesta Friday. I would …

Beignets aux Amandes

Beignets aux Amandes

Last week, I missed Fiesta Friday. I was so busy, I received my lovely niece for a few days. I like receiving my relatives because I love rediscovering my Dubaï! February is usually the Carnaval Month in a lot of places in the world, and …

Palets Bretons

Palets Bretons

Palets Bretons are French butter cookies from Brittany (located North West of France). They are crunchy and a little bit salty. They are made with only a few ingredients; sugar, eggs, salted butter, flour and baking powder. They are on sale everywhere in France. This …

Flan Parisien, Parisian Flan

Flan Parisien, Parisian Flan

I’m a little bit late for Fiesta Friday but hopefully, this simple and unctuous French dessert called Flan Parisien will make up for it. This dessert is a part of my childhood when I was living in Paris and has been one of my family’s all time favorite …

Moelleux au Chocolat, Flourless Chocolate Cake

Moelleux au Chocolat, Flourless Chocolate Cake

Welcome to Fiesta Friday #42! This weekend, get ready for a special treat – our Flourless Chocolate Cake. Imagine a rich, dark chocolate delight that’s not just a cake but a whole experience. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a debate of textures – either a …

Quatre-Quart, Pound Cake

Quatre-Quart, Pound Cake

The Quatre-Quart is a kind of Pound Cake from Brittany, West of France. The meaning of Quatre-Quarts means four quarter (eggs, butter, flour and sugar). In this recipe you start by weighing the eggs first when you obtain the weigh eggs, you use the same …

French Meringues.

French Meringues.

There are 3 different types of Meringue: the French, the Italian and the Swiss. I opted for the French, it’s the easy one. Perfect for Tarte (pie), Pavlova, Eton Mess. Serves 20 Ingredients: 4  egg whites or 100g 200g of ice sugar Food coloring (green …