This black tea and vanilla loaf cake is the perfect simple yet impressive dessert where earthy tea notes blend perfectly with creamy vanilla. Cut it open to reveal a beautiful two-tone pattern! This page may contain affiliate links. This means I may get a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no additional …
These chocolate hazelnut cookies are packed with fillings and topped off with raspberry compote, hazelnut praliné spread, and flaky sea salt. They’re absolutely extravagant and are inspired by cookies you’d find in a Parisian bakery! One thing that stood out to me when living in Paris was the difference in chocolate chip cookie styles. You …
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These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies come together in 30 minutes, but they’re far from boring! Oatmeal adds a delicious chewy texture, and dark chocolate and sea salt take this cookie to the next level. This no chill recipes is perfect for when you need cookies asap! These cookies hold a special place in my heart …
These no bake strawberry pistachio tartlets are a stunning summer dessert, perfect for when you don’t want to turn on your oven! They are gelatin free and easy to make gluten free as well! These strawberry pistachio tartlets are the perfect mix of a crunchy pistachio and white chocolate crust, light diplomat cream, and sweet, …
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. As a home baker, you may think you need a stand mixer, hand mixer, or food processor to make fancy and impressive baked goods. That is absolutely not true. …
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 …