I’m currently a pastry student at Ferrandi in France, and wanted to share my application process. At the time that I applied, it was hard for me to find first hand accounts of what the process looked like online. Hopefully this can help you decide which French pastry program is right for you! Please note …
I just finished week 2 of French pastry school, and the focus was on tart shells. Here are some tips and learnings from the week! Tart crust ingredients Basic tart crusts use just a few common ingredients. Of course, different chefs will experiment with different ingredients depending on the final texture and flavor they are …
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 …
This soft and fluffy hojicha Swiss roll cake is made with a hojicha sponge cake, brushed with hojicha syrup, and filled with a light and airy vanilla whipped cream. A crackly sugar crust makes it extra impressive! This page may contain affiliate links. This means I may get a small commission if you purchase through …
This light and airy tiramisu is made with homemade ladyfingers, layers of mascarpone mousse, and a delicious espresso syrup. It’s the perfect 100% from scratch tiramisu recipe, and a great make-ahead dessert! Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, and a treat I enjoyed often while studying in Italy. I find that it’s the perfect …
These sourdough discard honey butter rolls are the perfect way to repurpose your leftover sourdough discard. The recipe uses sourdough discard and tangzhong to create the softest, pillowy rolls that are delicious with any meal! As an avid sourdough baker, I’ll usually have some leftover sourdough discard on my hand. I love using the discard …
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 …