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Citrus Savarin with Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream

Citrus Savarin with Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes (active) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (including rising and soaking) Quick Ingredients 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose or bread flour 7 g (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 75 g (6 tbsp) granulated sugar, divided 1/2 tsp fine salt 120 ml […]

Gâteau Mousseline: Ultra-Soft, Buttery Citrus Cake

Gâteau Mousseline: Ultra-Soft, Buttery Citrus Cake

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55–65 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 45 minutes (including cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) cake flour 1 3/4 cups (350 g) granulated sugar, divided 2 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp fine salt 8 large eggs, separated, room […]

Classic Tarte Aux Mirabelles with Caramelized Edges

Classic Tarte Aux Mirabelles with Caramelized Edges

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 tart (about 8 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (30 g) almond flour (optional but recommended) 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt […]

French Pecan Tart with Buttery Pâte Sucrée

French Pecan Tart with Buttery Pâte Sucrée

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 servings (1 x 23 cm / 9-inch tart) Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: About 3 hours (including chilling and cooling) Quick Ingredients 220 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour 115 g (1/2 cup / 1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, diced […]

Praliné Parisien Verrine With Crunchy Feuilletine Layers

Praliné Parisien Verrine With Crunchy Feuilletine Layers

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 verrines (small layered glass desserts) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 220 g hazelnut-almond praliné paste (or similar nut praline spread) 160 g dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), plus 20 g extra for shavings 50 g milk chocolate […]

French Melon Tart with Vanilla Custard

French Melon Tart with Vanilla Custard

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9–10 inch / 23–25 cm tart) Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus chilling) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp (24 g) powdered sugar 7 Tbsp (100 g) cold unsalted butter + pinch salt […]

Croustillant Praliné: Crispy Chocolate Praline Entremets Base

Croustillant Praliné: Crispy Chocolate Praline Entremets Base

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 servings (20 cm / 8-inch round) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 220 g (about 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) hazelnut or almond-hazelnut praline paste 160 g (about 1 packed cup) milk chocolate, finely chopped 80 g […]

Silky Crème Caramel with Glossy Amber Caramel Sauce

Silky Crème Caramel with Glossy Amber Caramel Sauce

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (6 individual ramekins) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar, for caramel 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, for caramel 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream […]

Caramelized Brioche Perdue With Vanilla Custard and Berries

Caramelized Brioche Perdue With Vanilla Custard and Berries

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 thick slices) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 thick slices (about 2.5 cm / 1 inch) brioche, preferably 1 day old (about 400 g) 4 large eggs 240 ml whole milk (1 cup) 120 ml heavy cream […]