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