Whip up a classic dessert worthy of a patisserie in Paris.
Many cooks say"non, merci!
The truth is, most are easier than you think.
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The only real trick is finding tried-and-true recipes that won’t disappoint you.
Caramel Apple Crepes
Any collection of fancyFrench desserts Must.
Crepes.Here’s one of our best!
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All you need is a 6-inch skillet.
Their supermarkets brim with readymade options, as do ours.
Cocoa-Hazelnut Macarons
Light-as-air cocoa-hazelnut macarons sandwich a sweet chocolate-hazelnut spread in these mini French desserts.
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Here, the rich delicacy is shown off beautifully in a fruit sauce laced with dessert wine.
The two dishes aren’t cousins; they’re identical twins.
In more casual cafes, however, you’ll find all kinds of easy French dessert recipes.
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These include simple sundaes that combine ice creams and sorbets with liqueurs or other alcoholic beverages.
Once the tarts come out of the oven, give them a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Generously buttering the dish flavors the sweet fruit and ensures the dessert is easy to serve.
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A sprinkle of fresh basil is the perfect pairing for the raspberries and peaches in the filling.
This profiterole recipe puts a new twist on the classic with a homemade pumpkin cream filling.
After you’ve baked the cream puff shells, let them cool completely before stuffing.
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Chocolate Eclairs
Eclairs top the list of classic French desserts.
Our take is a chocolate-lovers dream.
Whip up a chocolate eclair pastry dough and stuff it with homemade whipped cream.
Just before serving, top the French pastries with bittersweet hot fudge sauce.
We’ve added Chinese five-spice powder in place of cinnamon to update the traditional recipe.
Once out of the oven, let thiseasy apple dessertcool before flipping it onto a serving platter.
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Bourbon-Brownie Petit Fours
Petit fours in French translate to “small oven.”
These tiny cakes are often filled with layers of cake and cream and then frosted.
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