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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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Ganache Chocolate NutellaUse this topping on any thing you wish to enhance with CHOCOLATE, from baked goods to ice cream. It will keep for a couple of days unrefrigerated - a couple of weeks in the cooler. Sprinkle some finely chopped nuts on top of the ganache, if you wish - even some crushed peppermint candy. Gran Marnier and Chambord are great… |
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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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Brown Sugar Caramel SoufflesI first made these in culinary school for extra credit with one of my Final Practical meals. *The cooking time noted reflects the (approximate) TOTAL cooking & baking times. |
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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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What's for Dessert?!
What's for Dessert is a group I created where foodies can talk and share some of their favorite desserts! Enjoy~
