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Classic Tarte au Citron with Silky Lemon Filling

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 […]

Classic Kouign-Amann: Crisp, Caramelized Breton Butter Pastry

Classic Kouign-Amann: Crisp, Caramelized Breton Butter Pastry

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 individual kouign-amann Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus about 3 hours rising/chilling) Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: About 4 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant or rapid-rise yeast 1 tbsp (15 g) granulated sugar 1 1/4 tsp (7 […]

Classic Gâteau Basque with Cherry Jam or Pastry Cream

Classic Gâteau Basque with Cherry Jam or Pastry Cream

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch / 23 cm cake) Prep Time: 40 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs […]

Meringues françaises — Crisp, Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Meringues

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

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 […]

Tarte Tropézienne With Orange Blossom Pastry Cream

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 […]