This simple almond cream recipe is made with just 5 base ingredients – almond flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and salt. It’s so easy to customize and use in a variety of French pastry recipes! What is almond cream? Almond cream is a classic French recipe made with almond flour, sugar, butter, and eggs in a …
These honey sesame financiers are a delicious twist on the traditional French financier. They use ground sesames and browned butter for a nutty, fragrant flavor. They’re perfect bite-sized treats for snacks or tea time! I love a recipe that looks and sounds fancy but is super easy to make. Unlike macarons, which are rather fickle, …
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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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 …
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 …