Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 generous slices Prep Time: 40 minutes (plus chilling) Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes (including chilling and resting) Quick Ingredients 200 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour 30 g (2 1/2 tbsp) sugar + extra for pan 1/4 tsp fine salt 120 g (8 1/2 […]
Classic Crêpes Suzette With Orange Butter Grand Marnier Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 thin crêpes) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk 2 tbsp (30 g) sugar, plus 1/2 cup […]
Strawberry Charlotte with Ladyfingers and Fresh Berries
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 7 hours (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 30–36 crisp ladyfingers (savoiardi) 700 g fresh strawberries, divided (about 1 1/2 lb) 120 g granulated sugar (about 2/3 cup), plus 2 tbsp, divided 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided 10 g […]
Classic Tarte au Citron with Silky Lemon Filling
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 servings (one 9-inch / 23 cm tart) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including cooling) Quick Ingredients Sweet crust: 1 1/3 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp […]
Meringues françaises — Crisp, Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Meringues
Meringues françaises — Crisp, Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Meringues Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 40 small meringues (8 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large egg whites (about 120 g), room temperature 1 cup (200 g) superfine or granulated sugar 1/4 tsp […]
Classic Saint-Honoré Cake With Caramel Puffs and Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 servings Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: About 4 hours (including chilling and assembly) Quick Ingredients Puff base: 1 sheet (about 250 g) all-butter puff pastry, thawed but cold; 1 egg (for egg wash) Choux pastry: 1/2 cup (120 ml) water, 1/2 cup […]
French Honey Spice Loaf (Pain d’Épices)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 slices (1 standard loaf) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus optional overnight rest) Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (90 g) rye flour 1 cup (340 g) dark amber honey 1/4 cup (50 g) light […]
Tarte Tropézienne With Orange Blossom Pastry Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 servings Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (active) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 6 hours (including rising, chilling and cooling) Quick Ingredients 3 1/4 cups (390 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar + extra for pastry cream 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant or active dry […]
Grand Marnier Orange Soufflé with Powdered Sugar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 individual soufflés Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15–18 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Butter + sugar for coating 4 x 8 oz (240 ml) ramekins 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed 2/3 cup […]
Chouquettes: Light, Crispy French Sugar Puffs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 40 chouquettes (8 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 7 tbsp (100 g) unsalted butter, cubed 1 tbsp (12 g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp fine salt 1 cup (120 […]









