A reflection on my first week of pastry school at Ferrandi Paris, and takeaways for making the best choux pastry. Once you’ve mastered choux pastry, you can make a variety of classic desserts, from eclairs and profiteroles to churros! What is choux pastry? Choux pastry, also known as pâte à choux in French, is a …
This pistachio praline Paris Brest is a show-stopping dessert made of crisp choux pastry and an indulgent pistachio praline mousseline cream. It doesn’t require a stand or hand mixer so it’s perfect for a home baker! This Paris Brest is a truly gorgeous dessert that looks super impressive but is very achievable for a home …
These cute heart shaped macarons are made using the Italian meringue method and filled with a sweet and fruity ruby chocolate ganache. They’re the perfect treat to spread some love this Valentine’s Day! I think there’s nothing more romantic than homemade treats for Valentine’s Day, and these heart shaped macarons are next level! Ruby chocolate …
Learn how to make macaron shells using the Italian meringue method! This method consistently leads to beautiful, full macaron shells perfect for filling with your favorite flavors. This page may contain affiliate links. This means I may get a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. I’ve made …
Chaussons aux pommes, or French apple turnovers, are the perfect fall recipe. These flaky, golden pastry pockets are made with homemade full puff pastry and stuffed with a spiced apple filling. Whenever I visit France, I always seek out the perfect chaussons aux pommes. They are less popular with tourists than the classic croissant or …
This pistachio lemon meringue tart is the perfect dessert for a spring picnic. It starts with a buttery, sweet shortcrust base and is filled with a rich layer of pistachio cream and a bright, tart layer of lemon curd. It’s finished off with a layer of perfectly toasted, fluffy Italian meringue. This page may contain …
These flaky scallion rolls are a delicious Asian-fusion bread that combines flaky laminated pastry with soft fluffy milk bread. They’re filled with sriracha mayo and cheddar cheese and topped with toasted sesame seeds for the ultimate savory flavor combination! This fusion recipe combines different elements of my favorite dishes, from flaky, flavorful scallion pancakes to …
Kouign amann are flaky pastries made using a caramelized pastry dough. I love to fill mine with delicious fillings such as mochi, cookie butter, nutella, and jam! This post may contain affiliate links. This means I may bet a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. There’s nothing …
These raspberry heart cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to start someone’s day with some love. Topped with glaze and filled with a raspberry cinnamon sugar filling, these cinnamon rolls are the sweetest of hearts. Cinnamon rolls are already pretty perfect, but if you’re a raspberry lover….. then these raspberry cinnamon rolls were made for …
These mocha macarons are perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers. Made with the French method, these espresso-flavored macaron shells are filled with a coffee chocolate hazelnut cream swirl. Today we’re tackling the infamously tricky (but famously beautiful!) little cookies called macarons. And we’re taking them up a notch by adding some delicious mocha flavor with …