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Celebrate the Paris Olympics with easy and delicious French desserts. From macarons to berry cake, satisfy your sweet tooth in style.
Which French Pastries to Make at Home
The New York Times has a fascinating article on what and how to cook while watching the Olympics at home. While there are brilliant ideas for charcuterie and more, here's what they say about desserts:
"For dessert: cookies and ice cream - cherry, vanilla and blueberry, red, white and blue, conveniently the colors of both the French and American flags."
We have some more dessert ideas for you. After the cheese board and easy ratatouille, that is!
French Desserts: Types of Pastries in France
When in Paris, as they say, there is nothing quite like delicate macarons and yeasty croissants threaded with divinely decadent chocolate. Not to mention sampling these delicacies in a favorite patisserie.
While we could share dozens of recipes for delicious French desserts, I've narrowed it down to a few of my favorite pastries.
Here is my list of favorite French Pastries
Macarons
Pain au Chocolat
Eclairs
Pomme Tarte Tatin
Madeleines
Chocolate Mousse
Lemon Curd Tart
Ganache Tart
Chocolate Souffle (my husband proposed with a ring onto of a chocolate souffle-- happy sigh).
Croquembouche
French Desserts
Here, you will find recipes for French Desserts worthy of a favorite patisserie. These include super easy recipes like Pain au Chocolat (or chocolate croissants), creme brulee, macarons, and more.
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Croquembouche
Croquembouche is a French dessert of choux pastry puffs piled into a cone and bound with threads of caramel. In this post, it's styled as a beautiful wedding cake. It isn't as difficult as it may seem and is certainly unforgettable!
Delicate lemon madeleines with a buttery crumb and golden shell shape. These classic French tea cakes are simple to make and perfect for teatime or dessert.
Easy Petit Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissants)
If you love Pain au Chocolat, otherwise known as Chocolate Croissants, you will be over the moon with this easy-I mean incredibly easy-adaptation of the traditional French dessert.
This French Lemon Curd Tart is inspired by Tarte au Citron, or French Lemon Tart. It's a creamy, slightly tangy lemon custard filling baked in a crisp, buttery shortbread crust. It's incredibly simple to make, and utterly delicious!
"Whip up a French fruit tart that could dazzle in the window of a fancy bakery-with its buttery shortbread crust, luscious vanilla custard, and a vibrant mix of fresh fruits, it's a simple yet elegant treat for any occasion."
"Not even the finest patisseries around town can compete with homemade éclairs! Unlike shop-bought éclairs, the light-as-air choux is at its absolute, delicately-crisp best. Filled with Chantilly whipped cream and coated with a shiny chocolate glaze, this is an éclairs recipe that anyone can follow!"
French Molten Chocolate Cake {Moelleux au chocolat}
"This molten chocolate cake is very easy to make and is prepared with dark chocolate, salted butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. It is served with fresh basil (or mint) and your choice of berries, ice cream, or sorbet. "
This Apple Tarte Tatin is a delicious, French-inspired apple tart, baked in rich caramel sauce, that's perfect to serve during apple season, or anytime you're craving sweet baked apples with cinnamon and nutmeg.
"It's my favorite spur-of-the-moment dessert. And it's the favorite of millions of French home cooks too. It's a recipe that needs just chocolate, a few separated eggs and salt. I add sugar to the whites, just because it makes them easier to whip to what the French call 'firm snow'."
This French Apple Hand Pies recipe is a super easy, delicious adaptation of French Apple Pie. And are reminiscent of a favorite boulangerie. Simple and sweet, perfect with a cup of tea.
If you love the simplicity and beauty of French cuisine, you may want to try this simple but delicious French Asparagus Timbale. It's perfect for brunch or as a delicious dinner side dish.
My French Provincial Cassoulet is a classic, hearty crockpot meal that is always a favorite. Simple to make and filled with flavor from sausages, white beans, and herbs.
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