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Rustic Cherry Clafoutis With Vanilla and Almond

Rustic Cherry Clafoutis With Vanilla and Almond

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35–40 minutes Total Time: 55–60 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (450–500 g) sweet cherries or stone fruit/berries, pitted if desired 1 Tbsp soft butter + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (for the dish) 3 large eggs 2/3 cup (135 g) granulated sugar 2/3 […]

Classic Tarte Tatin With Caramelized Apples and Puff Pastry

Classic Tarte Tatin With Caramelized Apples and Puff Pastry

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45–50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 6–8 firm apples (about 1.3–1.5 kg), peeled, halved, cored 180 g (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) granulated sugar, divided 90 g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch fine sea […]

Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (six 4-ounce ramekins) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream 1 whole vanilla bean (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract) 5 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for […]

Moelleux au Chocolat: Individual Molten Chocolate Cakes

Moelleux au Chocolat: Individual Molten Chocolate Cakes

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 individual cakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 9 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 170 g (6 oz) dark chocolate, 60–70% cocoa, chopped 115 g (1/2 cup / 1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for ramekins 3 large eggs + 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature […]

Chouquettes: Light, Crispy French Sugar Puffs

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 […]

Grand Marnier Orange Soufflé with Powdered Sugar

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 […]

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 […]

French Honey Spice Loaf (Pain d’Épices)

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 […]

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 […]