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Walnut Spice Financiers (Friands) mini cakesWith a few egg whites on hand…these mini French style cakes came together in no time at all. No need for an electric beater…however, if you don't already have ground walnuts, a food processor may be helpful. For a detailed post...refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2018/10/financier-or-friand-and-quebec-city.html |
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Chocolate Walnut Orange Blossom Financiers (Friands) mini cakesWith a few egg whites on hand…these mini French style cakes came together in no time at all. No need for an electric beater…however, if you don't already have ground walnuts, a food processor may be helpful. For a detailed post...refer to:… |
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Almond Coffee Spice MADELEINEAromatic spices and a coffee, maple syrup butter mix assist almond flour. A 'genoise' type batter offers light, airy little cakes with their telltale humps and crispy edges. Inspired by a Scandinavian recipe found in one of the Hygge lifestyle principal books where it highlighted the French mini butter cakes. For a dedicated… |
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Cherry Chocolate Amaretto ClafoutisMy version of a classic, rustic, French crêpe batter dessert. Can also be made with 6 x (1 cup / 250ml) ramekins. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/07/cocktail-by-cherry-chocolate-amaretto.html |
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CREME CARAMEL flan - Paris Bistro styleCreamy luscious custard flan reveals its jiggly personality. A syrupy, sweet, dark amber character lulls the smooth culinary classic to bed. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/05/paris-bistro-style-creme-caramel-flan.html |
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ALMOND cream PEAR pie GRANOLA crustPoached, syrup pears basking in smooth almond cream with a splash of Amaretto. Crunch and savour the cradle of granola as every bite sings to your taste buds. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2016/02/almond-cream-pear-pie-granola-crust.html |
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Mocha Amaretto crème brûlée Almond crunchVoila, a satisfying, crunchy crust to top a sublime crème custard. Blowtorch be gone, all I need is a little burnt brittle. Note: The recipe for the brittle will yield enough for as many as 8 custards. For a dedicated post on the accompanying crème brûlée...refer here:… |
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Crème CHANTILLY creamA classic’ whipped FRENCH cream. Often used in combination with Italian custard cream in order to create a 'Diplomatic cream'. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/11/dessert-custard-cream-repertoire.html |
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perfecting the CHOUX pastry PUFF shellBAKING from the perspective of SCIENCE to get the POOF in the ideal PUFF. Follow all the steps without deviating and you'll soon be rewarded with magical clouds of pastry. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/04/puff-choux-pastry-ricotta-cream-zeppole.html |
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