Dessert

Sweet Fougasse Recipe from Aigues Mortes, France

November 1, 2021

This fougasse recipe comes from the old fortified city of Aigues-Mortes in the Gard, a beautiful Southern France area. Often reserved for the holidays, enjoy this sweet, chewy bread all year-round. Serve fougasse with other pastries or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying treat! Book a cooking class, online or in-person, to discover …

Dessert · French with Agnes · Pastries · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Choux Pastry Swans a French Baker’s Challenge

August 25, 2021

Originating in 1540, choux pastry is used to make countless French pastries. This type of pastry has the ability to form a number of different shapes – even swans! Choux Pastry Swans an incredibly beautiful option to make for any occasion. They are delicate and elegant, with a retro flair that comes from the commonality …

Dessert · Guest Post · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Almond Tarts with Red Berries (Tartes Amandine aux fruits rouges)

March 22, 2021

If you enjoy the almond flavour of the Galettes des Rois (a traditional holiday recipe in France) but find it a bit too rich, here is an alternative with a twist. Almond cream can also be used in tarts to make our Tartes Bourdaloue or in tartlets for our Amandines. Traditionally made with the gooseberry …

Dessert · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Apricot and Lavender Ice Cream Recipe a Summer Treat

July 25, 2019

Don't shy away from making ice cream. This recipe takes advantage of ripe stonefruit (apricot, peach), and needs little sugar. The lavender flavouring gives it that hint of Provence.…

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Dessert Meringue Roulade with Rose Cream and Raspberries

October 5, 2018

One of my favourite cookbooks inspired this meringue roulade with rose cream and raspberries dessert - Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi. When you think of French desserts, perhaps meringues are usurped by chocolate glazed eclairs, vanilla cream layered mille-feuilles, lemony madeleines and glazed fruit tarts. But, what about lollypop coloured macarons?…

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.)…

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Dessert

Sweet Fougasse Recipe from Aigues Mortes, France

Choux Pastry Swans a French Baker’s Challenge

Almond Tarts with Red Berries (Tartes Amandine aux fruits rouges)

Apricot and Lavender Ice Cream Recipe a Summer Treat

Dessert Meringue Roulade with Rose Cream and Raspberries

Le Colombier the Traditional Provencal Cake of Pentecost

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