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Pavé au Chocolat Truffle Cake Squares

Pavé au Chocolat Truffle Cake Squares

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 small, rich servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 9 hours (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 340 g (12 oz) bittersweet chocolate, 70% cacao, finely chopped 170 g (3/4 cup / 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed 120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream 4 large eggs, […]

Alsatian Plum Tart (Tarte Aux Quetsches)

Alsatian Plum Tart (Tarte Aux Quetsches)

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9–10 in / 23–26 cm tart) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 45 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 40–45 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 8 tbsp (115 g) cold unsalted […]

Light and Airy Gâteau de Savoie Sponge Cake

Light and Airy Gâteau de Savoie Sponge Cake

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 servings (1 tall 23 cm / 9-inch cake) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including cooling for unmolding) Quick Ingredients Soft butter, for greasing pan 2 tbsp granulated sugar, for dusting pan 6 large eggs, at room temperature, separated 150 g […]

Salted Caramel Verrines with Sablé Crumble and Cream

Salted Caramel Verrines with Sablé Crumble and Cream

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 verrines (individual dessert glasses) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 200 g granulated sugar (1 cup) 90 g salted butter (6 tbsp), plus extra for crumbs if desired 600 ml heavy cream (2 1/2 cups), divided 500 ml whole […]

Custardy Pear Flognarde, A French Clafoutis-Style Dessert

Custardy Pear Flognarde, A French Clafoutis-Style Dessert

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large firm-ripe pears, peeled, cored, sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter (1 tbsp for dish, 1 tbsp melted for batter) 1 tbsp lemon juice 7 tbsp (90 g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tbsp for […]

Rustic French Grape Tart with Almond Cream

Rustic French Grape Tart with Almond Cream

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (1 x 9-inch / 23 cm tart) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 35–40 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp fine salt 1/2 cup (115 g) cold […]

Grenoble Walnut Tart with Caramel Walnut Filling

Grenoble Walnut Tart with Caramel Walnut Filling

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (1 x 23 cm / 9-inch tart) Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 200 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour 70 g (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) powdered sugar 115 g (1 stick) cold […]

Champagne Sabayon with Fresh Berries

Champagne Sabayon with Fresh Berries

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (300–350 g) mixed fresh berries 1–2 tsp sugar + 1 tsp lemon juice (for berries, optional) 6 large egg yolks (about 110 g) 1/3 cup (70 g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (180 […]

Chocolate Soufflé Tart With Crisp Pastry Shell

Chocolate Soufflé Tart With Crisp Pastry Shell

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (1 x 23 cm / 9-inch tart) Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 1/2 cup […]

French-Style Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Rum and Vanilla

French-Style Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Rum and Vanilla

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including cooling to unmold) Quick Ingredients 1 medium pineapple (or 1 large can slices, well drained) 170 g granulated sugar total (for caramel and syrup) 200 g unsalted butter (50 g for caramel, 150 […]