French desserts recipes

Macaroons with Tofu & Mascarpone Cheese Filling

This classic French delicacy is combined with Japanese cooking by using tofu filling, green tea and yuzu.…

Profiteroles with Milky-Caramel Cream Filling

Profiteroles

A French Classic, Tarte Tartin

Stephanie Tatin was the chef in the family-run 'Hotel Tatin' and is known for first creating this dessert in 1889, and it became a French classic.

Mango Gateau with peaches and cream

A Gateau is a French style sponge cake traditionally made with cream and may be a multilayered cake. I made…

Cherry -almond clafoutis

THIS IS A FRENCH DESSERT EASY TO MAKE AND CHERRIES ARE IN SEASON NOW AND THEN THEY ARE GONE .JUST MIX THE BATTER AND POUR OVER THE CHERRIES AND BAKE…

creme caramel

Strawberry and Almond Clafoutis

Some call this something in between a cake and a custard. I call it a huge baking success. I baked these Strawberry and Almond Clafoutis pronounced…

Peach Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin is an upside down tart with caramelized fruit inside. Traditionally tarte tatin was made with apples and the apples were caramelized in…

Christmas apple tart of Provence, France (Panade la table du comtat)

I came across this apple tart recipe in the 70's, contributed by an author…

French Cake: Tourteau Fromager

Tourteau Fromager is an ancient French regional Pastry/cake from Poitou Region, not to be confused with “tourtons”, which are mountain cakes.

French/Japanese Cake: Pear Madeleine

Just discovered this intriguing little cake called Pear Madeleine by a Japanese friend. American friends would…

FRENCH DESSERT: TARTE AU CAFE/COFFEE TART

Here is a simple but elegant cake recipe I found in my notes to please everyone in the family!

Ricotta, Orange Peels & Chocolate Tart

Italy and France can make up for some great combinations with a little imagination. Here is a failry simple…

Orange & Lemon Meringue Tart

Meringue, especially with tarts is almost a must in French patisserie. It is not as diificult as it sounds. A little method is all you need.