French christmas desserts recipes

Mon Gateau Au Chocolat

An absolutely wonderful cake; most traditionally served without icing. If you're including kids, might want to add your favorite, but I love it the…

Dark Chocolate Torte

Super rich torte for chocolate lovers.

Ganache Chocolate Nutella

Use this topping on any thing you wish to enhance with CHOCOLATE, from baked goods to ice cream. It will keep for a couple of days unrefrigerated -…

small almond cookies

nice moister almond cookies

Langues de chats

While Langues de chats or “Cats’ Tongues,” gets their name from their long, flat shape, their flavor is melt in your mouth delicious...

Semisweet Chocolate Mousse

“Mousse au chocolat” is French for chocolate mousse. Ask anyone to describe a chocolate mousse and they will generally answer with a texture…

Faux Chocolate Silk Pie

A chocolate lover’s delight and so easy for Easter or Mother’s Day dessert. Rich and smooth, this take on French chocolate silk pie has a secret -…

Madeleines

I had been longing to make madeleines or small French Sponge Cake for quite some time. All this while, I postponed the idea of making madeleines…

Brown Sugar Caramel Souffles

I first made these in culinary school for extra credit with one of my Final Practical meals. *The cooking time noted reflects the (approximate)…

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…

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…

Profiteroles with Milky-Caramel Cream Filling

Molten Chocolate Cake with Fresh Raspberries

These individual molten chocolate cakes are simple and elegant, and they bake in under 10 minutes. You can use…