Dessert

Always save room for dessert in Provence. Explore these sweet recipes to impress your guests at the end of a meal.

A Twist on a Classic Recipe Apricot Pistachio Tarte Tartin

June 1, 2018

Recently, the team at Mirabeau Wine was joined by a Hamilton-based Canadian chef Jake Laderoute, for some fun culinary experiences in Cotignac. A tarte tatin is a classic French dessert, that one might shy away from making because it looks complicated. It’s not. Here, is what Jake and Jeany had to say about this Apricot and …

Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Le Colombier the Traditional Provencal Cake of Pentecost

May 18, 2018

Ce Gâteau de Pentecôte, très sucré est donc fait pour être partagé entre le plus de personnes possibles. Il est délicieux servi avec des fruits de saison bien juteux: fraises ou groseilles. (This traditional cake is very sweet and meant to be shared among as many people as possible. It is delicious served with juicy seasonal fruits such as strawberries or red currants.)…

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

A Special Dessert White Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Sauce

May 14, 2018

Bunny opened my eyes to books, art, travel and slightly exotic (for me, at the time) flavours. Sadly, I had to say goodbye to this beautiful friend in December as a tribute I created this sweet dessert an elegant White Chocolate Mousse in her honour.…

Dessert · Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste

It’s Strawberry Season in Provence a Recipe to Celebrate

May 3, 2018

The new fraises garriguettes have arrived in Aix, and my goodness, are they good! Some years ago, La Provence published a recipe for a tiramisu with raspberries but I’ve found strawberries are just as delicious, and this is now a firm favourite. Tiramisu aux Fraises Ingredients: 250g strawberries, sliced 250g mascarpone 3 eggs – separated …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Life is a Bowl of Cherries a Recipe for Clafoutis from Provence

May 1, 2018

A clafoutis with eggs and seasonal cherries is a very easy recipe to make. You leave the cherry pits in the fruit, otherwise they will change the colour of the desert.…

Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for a Delicious Raspberry Tart with an Almond Crust

April 6, 2018

Gilles Conchy is the smiling face behind the Provence Gourmet. This is his recipe for Raspberry Tart with an Almond Crust. This is an easy dessert to make. The fresh raspberries and hint of mint give it a summer feel.…

Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Paula Kane · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Madeleines a Classic French Recipe that are Easy to Make

March 28, 2018

However the reality is many recipes are quick and easy to make including these classic Madelines. Baked off fresh right before serving is best and easy to do. This recipe is courtesy of Daniel Boulud, but I added a little vanilla. I love vanilla…

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Dessert

Always save room for dessert in Provence. Explore these sweet recipes to impress your guests at the end of a meal.

A Twist on a Classic Recipe Apricot Pistachio Tarte Tartin

Le Colombier the Traditional Provencal Cake of Pentecost

A Special Dessert White Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Sauce

It’s Strawberry Season in Provence a Recipe to Celebrate

Life is a Bowl of Cherries a Recipe for Clafoutis from Provence

Recipe for a Delicious Raspberry Tart with an Almond Crust

Madeleines a Classic French Recipe that are Easy to Make

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