These strawberry and gingersnap verrines are the result of a last minute improvisation, a variation on the strawberry and mascarpone tart. Light and fruity, they went down really well, so here they are! This dessert is very easy and quick to prepare. All you need is a food processor or blender and you’ll be done in […]
Every time I go to the Alsace region in France, I scour the pastry shops for a rhubarb meringue pie. I’ve always loved the contrast of the tartness from the rhubarb and the sweetness of the meringue and custard filling. I have tried making it at home quite a few times but never really succeeded; […]
This lemon tiramisu recipe is a nice summer twist on the traditional Italian coffee tiramisu. The brightness of the fresh lemons and limoncello, combined with a light ricotta cream and soaked ladyfingers, make this recipe a perfect summer desser
The stars of this tart are definitely the caramelized garlic cloves! If you love garlic recipes, this one is for you. I couldn’t resist sneaking a few morsels while making the tart, and my recommendation to you is to make extra for later (or, who am I kidding, for sampling by the cook […]
Apple turnovers, or chaussons aux pommes as they are called in France, are a classic French pastry. They are easy to prepare if you happen to have some puff pastry and a couple of apples. When you get the craving, all you need to do is to fill the puff pastry with some apple compote […]
This blueberry tart recipe is packed full of flavours and textures: the shortcrust pastry case is sprinkled with speculoos (or graham crackers) breadcrumbs and topped with blueberries two-ways: a delicious cooked blueberry filling and a fresh blueberry topping for extra zing. A perfect summer dessert. Living so close to the Alsace, I like to head […]