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Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Coat a heavy-bottomed 10-inch oven-proof skillet with butter. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top of the butter.
  3. 3 Place apple quarters, rounded sides down, on top of the butter and sugar in a circular pattern.
  4. 4 Place skillet over medium-high heat and cook until butter melts and sugar dissolves and begins to caramelize. Continue to cook until apples soften and caramel begins to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. 5 Sprinkle work surface with flour and roll pie dough into an 11-inch circle. Pinch edge to create a ruffle around crust.
  6. 6 Place crust on top of apples and tuck in edges around apples.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Place a plate over the top of the pan and carefully invert to release tarte from the pan. Scrape any remaining apples stuck to the pan back on top of crust.

By John Mitzewich

Vanilla or Chocolate Tuiles

Vanilla or Chocolate Tuiles

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
10 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Beat in the egg whites, one at a time. Beat in the vanilla.
  2. 2 Lower the speed and add flour or flour-cocoa mixture (see Cook's Note) and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Cover bowl and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4 Cut a small hole (about 3 1/2 inches in diameter) in a thin piece of cardboard or plastic to serve as a template in forming the tuiles. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and place the stencil on it. Using a small offset spatula, place a small amount of batter in the center of the hole of the stencil and spread it out evenly. Carefully lift the stencil off. Repeat for more cookies.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and while still hot, remove tuiles from the pan and drape them over a rolling pin. Allow to sit a few minutes to harden and cool. Store in an airtight container.

By Kevin Ryan

Apple Frangipane Cake

Apple Frangipane Cake

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan.
  2. 2 Beat 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons softened butter, almond paste, and 1 cup sugar at low speed with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until combined. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until smooth, light, and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in vanilla bean paste; add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until completely combined after each addition. Gently fold in flour and salt with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  3. 3 Spoon mixture into the prepared springform pan. Arrange apples slices over top of batter; brush apples with melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes. Remove sides of pan and cool completely, about 1 hour. Dust top of cake with powdered sugar and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.

By Pam Lolley

French Lace Cookies II

French Lace Cookies II

3.3

Prep
40 min
Cook
65 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets and outside of 4 inverted 6-ounce custard cups.
  2. 2 Whisk together the flour and almonds in a bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Bring the sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir the flour mixture into the saucepan. Add the almond extract and continue stirring until incorporated. Measuring the batter by tablespoons, drop four cookies onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread each tablespoon of batter into a 4-inch circle.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow to cool for 1 minute. Use a spatula to remove the cookies from the baking sheet; place each cookie onto an inverted custard cup. Allow the cookies to cool while continuing to bake the remaining batter in batches.

By Jocelyn

Pithiviers

Pithiviers

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add almond flour, 2 egg yolks, and rum; mix until frangipane is smooth.
  3. 3 Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 2 equal circles. Place the first circle on the baking sheet and pierce several times with a fork. Spread frangipane on the circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  4. 4 Brush uncovered puff pastry edge with a little water and lay the second puff pastry circle on top. Seal the edges by pressing together.
  5. 5 Using a sharp knife, cut a decorative pattern around the rim. Trace decorative lines onto the surface without cutting all the way through. Beat remaining egg yolk with a fork; brush over the top.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until pastry is puffed up and lightly browned, about 20 minutes more.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  8. 8 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  9. 9 Place pithiviers under the broiler and broil until a golden, shiny crust forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn't burn.

By Allrecipes Member

Brown Sugar Pie I

Brown Sugar Pie I

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a saucepan, combine flour and sugar. Stir in milk, butter, salt and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Pour into an unbaked pie shell.
  3. 3 Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 25 minutes.

By Suzanne

Grand Marnier Soufflé

Grand Marnier Soufflé

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the insides of two (8-ounce) ramekins with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Melt 5 teaspoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir flour in hot butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and cook, stirring continuously, until smooth and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in orange liqueur and zest. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  3. 3 Whisk egg whites in a second large bowl until frothy. Slowly add 2 tablespoons sugar and whisk until combined. Add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and continue to whisk until meringue holds its shape and is thick but not stiff.
  4. 4 Fold 1/2 of the meringue into egg yolk mixture until combined. Gently fold in remaining meringue until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared ramekins, leaving 1/4-inch space at the top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until risen and browned, about 16 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Croissants

Chef John's Croissants

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle with yeast. Let yeast dissolve for 10 minutes. Add sugar and bread flour. Sprinkle with salt; add 6 tablespoons butter. Attach the bowl to the stand mixer. Mix dough with the dough hook just until butter is completely kneaded in and the dough forms a ball and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl, 3 or 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a semi-smooth ball. Place dough back in the mixer bowl; cover. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Push and press dough to deflate it, and form it into a rectangle. Fold into thirds by lifting one end over the middle third, and folding the other side onto the middle. Wrap in plastic wrap. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Refrigerate until chilled through, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Cut 2 sticks butter in half lengthwise and place slightly apart from each other on a length of parchment paper long enough to fold over the butter. Fold the parchment paper over the butter. Press butter down. Roll out with a rolling pin to a square about 8x8 inches. Refrigerate until a little chilled and just barely flexible, 10 or 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Roll dough out into a rectangle slightly wider than the butter slab and just over twice as long. Place butter on one half of the dough leaving about a 1-inch margin from the edge of the dough. Fold the other half of the dough over the butter. Dust work surface and dough with flour as needed.
  6. 6 Press rolling pin down on dough to create ridges. Then roll out the ridges. Repeat this process. Keep pressing and rolling until dough is about the same size rectangle as you had before you folded it in half, dusting with just a bit of flour as necessary.
  7. 7 Starting from the short side, fold one-third of dough over middle third. Then fold the other end over to form a small rectangle. Flatten out just slightly with rolling pin. Transfer to the silicone-lined baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Transfer dough back to work surface and repeat pressing and rolling technique until dough is the size of the previous larger rectangle. Fold into thirds again, starting from the short side. Press and roll slightly. Transfer back to lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate about 15 minutes.
  9. 9 Roll back out to a large rectangle. This time, fold dough in half. Then press and roll out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle, using as little flour as needed to keep dough from sticking.
  10. 10 Cut dough in half lengthwise using a pastry wheel or pizza cutter. Dust one piece with flour and roll out to a rectangle about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Starting from one corner, cut the dough diagonally crosswise into 8 triangles using a pastry wheel. Starting with the bottom end of each triangle, roll each up toward the tip to form the croissant with the seam at the bottom. If necessary, use a bit of water to seal the tip to the rolled croissant.
  11. 11 Repeat with the other half of the dough.
  12. 12 Place shaped croissants on baking sheets lined with silicone mats. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water to make the egg wash. Brush croissants with egg wash. Place in a warm area to allow them to rise, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  13. 13 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush croissants gently but thoroughly again with egg wash.
  14. 14 Bake in the preheated oven until beautifully browned, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack. Cool to room temperature before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Gateau Breton

Gateau Breton

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Mix 1 teaspoon egg yolk and water in a small bowl. Set aside for glazing the cake.
  3. 3 Combine remaining egg yolks, flour, butter, sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until dough is stiff and sticky, similar to cookie dough. Knead dough a little bit to bring it together.
  4. 4 Press dough into the prepared pan with your hands. Brush glaze on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes. Slice cake crosswise.

By Dolce-Danielle

Langues de Chat

Langues de Chat

4.2

Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg whites one at a time until batter is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla. Mix in the flour just until blended. Dough will be a little stiff.
  3. 3 Using a cookie press or a pastry bag with a medium star tip, press dough onto prepared baking sheet into 3-inch lengths, like a ladyfinger.
  4. 4 Bake cookies in preheated oven until straw-colored, about 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  5. 5 When cookies are cool, dip one end of each cookie in melted chocolate and place on wax paper until chocolate hardens. Store in a cool place.

By MBMCD

Cream Puff "Crack Buns" (Choux au Craquelin)

Cream Puff "Crack Buns" (Choux au Craquelin)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt together in a large bowl using a spatula. Place dough between two sheets of waxed paper or inside a zip-top bag. Press or roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Trim off the edges slightly to get a rectangular shape, if desired. Freeze crust until ready to use.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  3. 3 Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add flour; stir with a wooden spoon until mixture comes together into a smooth dough and pulls away cleanly from the bottom of the pan. Transfer to a bowl and spread out with a whisk to speed up cooling. Cool until warm, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk eggs, one at a time, into the pastry, mixing well after each addition. Finish mixing with a spatula. Scoop pastry into a pastry bag and pipe into 6 to 8 buns on the baking sheet. Smooth out tops with a wet finger.
  5. 5 Use a cookie cutter to cut crust into circles about the diameter of the buns. Lightly push crusts onto the buns, just enough to secure them.
  6. 6 Place buns in the preheated oven. Immediately reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until browned and fully puffed, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer buns onto a cooling rack and place rack back on the baking sheet. Place in the turned-off oven, leave door partially open, and let cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.
  8. 8 Spread a few teaspoons of melted chocolate onto the bottom of each bun. Gently press each chocolate base back on the baking sheet to spread it evenly. Let chocolate harden, about 1 hour.

By John Mitzewich

Dessert Crêpes

Dessert Crêpes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat a medium skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel.
  4. 4 Using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crêpe batter onto the hot pan, tilting the pan to evenly coat the bottom surface.
  5. 5 Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Serve warm and enjoy!

By Ann

Grandma Oakley's Chocolate Blancmange

Grandma Oakley's Chocolate Blancmange

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chocolate and butter in the top of a saucepan placed over a pot of simmering water; simmer over medium heat until melted, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl; stir in about 1/4 cup milk. Add mixture to melted chocolate and blend thoroughly. Add remaining milk. Place saucepan over direct heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute more. Return the saucepan to the pot of boiling water, cover, and cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool in the refrigerator, about 3 hours to overnight before serving.

By mark b

Chocolate Soufflé

Chocolate Soufflé

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Lightly brush bottom and sides (up to the rim) of two 5-ounce ramekins with 1 teaspoon melted butter. Add 1 tablespoon white sugar to each ramekin; rotate until sugar completely coats inside ramekins, then tip to discard excess sugar.
  3. 3 Pour 3 cups hot water into a pot set over low heat. Place chocolate pieces in a metal bowl; set the bowl over the pot of water until chocolate melts. Do not let the bowl touch the water and do not let the water simmer or boil.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until incorporated and mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cold milk until mixture becomes smooth and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  5. 5 Add milk mixture to melted chocolate; mix in salt and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined. Add egg yolk; mix to combine. Leave the bowl above the hot (not simmering) water to keep chocolate warm while whipping egg whites.
  6. 6 Whisk egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl until mixture begins to thicken; a drizzle from the whisk should stay on the surface for one second before disappearing into the mixture.
  7. 7 Whisk in 1 teaspoon sugar for 15 seconds. Repeat twice more until all remaining sugar added; continue whisking until mixture holds soft peaks and has a consistency of shaving cream, 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Mix a little less than ½ egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until thoroughly incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture with a spatula until no white remains. Divide batter between the prepared ramekins; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until soufflés have puffed and risen above tops of rims, 12 to 15 minutes.
  10. 10 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Kouign-Amann

Kouign-Amann

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
25 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make dough: Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let rest until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and salt to yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a very wet sticky dough forms.
  3. 3 Dust work surface with remaining 1/2 cup flour. Turn dough out onto the floured surface. Knead, folding in excess flour as needed, until dough is soft, slightly sticky, and elastic. Place into a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Make seasoned sugar: Mix together sugar and most of the sea salt in a bowl. Taste and add remaining salt if desired.
  5. 5 Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Spoon some of the seasoned sugar into each cup and shake to coat. Turn tin over and return excess sugar to the bowl. Set the muffin tin aside until needed.
  6. 6 Transfer dough onto a floured surface and press into a rough rectangle. Roll dough into a rectangle about 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Grate 1 stick ice-cold butter over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Flatten butter using lightly floured hands. Fold rectangle widthwise into thirds. Press gently to square out the edges, then place onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Roll dough into a large rectangle again, pulling and stretching the corners as needed. Grate remaining stick ice-cold butter over the surface. Pat down with floured fingers and fold into thirds. Roll back out into a rectangle and fold into thirds. Repeat rolling and folding one more time. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. 8 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  9. 9 Sprinkle a generous amount of seasoned sugar onto your work surface. Place dough onto sugar and sprinkle more sugar on top. Roll into a large rectangle about 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick, turning and topping with sugar between rolls.
  10. 10 Use a pizza cutter to trim away uneven edges. Cut dough into 12 equal squares. Sprinkle more sugar on top. Lightly pinch each pastry into a crown shape by bringing all four corners to the center; place into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle more sugar on top. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and puffed, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer pastries to a cooling rack while still hot. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

By John Mitzewich

French Puff Pastry Tart with Pears and Chocolate

French Puff Pastry Tart with Pears and Chocolate

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a tart pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine butter and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in almond flour. Add eggs 1 at a time and mix until well combined.
  3. 3 Line a tart pan with the puff pastry and prick with a fork all over.
  4. 4 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Cover puff pastry with melted chocolate.
  5. 5 Carefully pour egg mixture on top of the chocolate on the puff pastry without mixing the 2 layers. Arrange pear slices on top of the tart.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry has puffed up and is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By UneTortuedanslaCuisine

Easy French Peach Pie

Easy French Peach Pie

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Press crust into a 9-inch pie plate; fill with peaches. Combine sugar, egg, flour, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over peaches.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue baking until filling is bubbling and crust is lightly brown, 40 to 45 minutes more.

By BugNBear

Miraculous Canadian Sugar Pie

Miraculous Canadian Sugar Pie

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. 2 Place the brown sugar and butter in a mixing bowl, and beat them together with an electric mixer until creamy and very well combined, without lumps. Beat in eggs, one at a time, incorporating the first egg before adding the next one. Add the vanilla extract and salt; beat the flour in, a little at a time, and then the milk, making a creamy batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes; remove pie, and cover the rim with aluminum foil to prevent burning. Return to oven, and bake until the middle sets and the top forms a crusty layer, about 15 more minutes. Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By CTREYNARD

Best Madeleines (French Butter Cakes)

Best Madeleines (French Butter Cakes)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter and flour 12 (3-inch) madeleine molds; set aside.
  2. 2 Melt butter and let cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Beat eggs, vanilla, and salt in a small mixing bowl at high speed until light. Gradually add sugar and continue beating at high speed until mixture is thick and pale and ribbons form in bowl when beaters are lifted, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Sift flour into the egg mixture, a third at a time, gently folding after each addition.
  5. 5 Add lemon zest and pour melted butter around the edge of the batter. Quickly but gently fold butter into the batter.
  6. 6 Spoon batter into molds; it will mound slightly above tops.
  7. 7 Bake until cakes are golden and the tops spring back when gently pressed with your fingertip, 14 to 17 minutes.
  8. 8 Use the tip of the knife to loosen madeleines from the pan; invert onto a rack. Immediately sprinkle warm cookies with granulated sugar.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By Judy Farris

Fondant au Chocolat

Fondant au Chocolat

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 ramekins and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave at 15-second intervals until almost melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted and thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a separate bowl. Pour into chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Add flour, stirring until combined. Divide batter evenly between both ramekins.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until set, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

By Yoly

Chef John's Cherry Clafoutis

Chef John's Cherry Clafoutis

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk milk, ⅓ cup sugar, flour, and salt together in a mixing bowl to blend and break up any lumps. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until custard is well blended. Spoon about ½ custard into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Scatter cherries evenly on top of set custard; sprinkle with remaining ⅓ cup sugar. Spoon in remaining ½ custard, trying to avoid rearranging cherries.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned, about 45 minutes. Cool until just warm; serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Blackberry Clafoutis

Blackberry Clafoutis

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. 2 Add blackberries to the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Stir milk and eggs together in a bowl. Whisk in flour, sugar, and salt and mix until batter is smooth. Pour batter over blackberries.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until eggs start to set, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and bake until golden brown, about 20 more minutes.

By prinzessin

Canelés de Bordeaux

Canelés de Bordeaux

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the canelés: Mix flour, sugar, egg yolks, rum, vanilla, and salt together in a mixing bowl with a spatula, smearing until a smooth paste forms. Continue mixing until flour is fully incorporated.
  2. 2 Combine milk and 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, then immediately remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Slowly add 1/2 of the hot milk mixture to the canelés batter, whisking quickly to avoid cooking the egg yolks. Slowly whisk in remaining milk mixture until batter is smooth and thin.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  5. 5 Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan: Melt butter and beeswax in a skillet over medium heat. Remove from the heat, then stir with a pastry brush. Generously brush the bottom and sides of each muffin cup.
  6. 6 Ladle canelés batter into muffin cups until almost to the top.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue baking until canelés are very well browned, about 50 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a thin blade around the sides and carefully loosen canelés from the cups. Invert onto a cooling rack. Let cool completely to room temperature to create a crispy surface.

By John Mitzewich

Real Madeleines

Real Madeleines

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine eggs, sugar, and honey in a large bowl. Whisk gently for 4 to 5 minutes. Avoid whisking too vigorously and do not use high speed if using an electric mixer; the end mixture should be light and frothy.
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder into the egg mixture. Fold in gently until well combined. Add melted butter and salt, stirring well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill batter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 460 degrees F (240 degrees C).
  4. 4 Fill silicone madeleine molds with the batter, filling each 3/4 full.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 minute, then reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 4 minutes, then reduce again to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes more.

By marichlo

Madeleines

Madeleines

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 24 3-inch madeleine molds.
  2. 2 Beat eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and satiny.
  3. 3 Sift together flour and baking powder. Sift 1/4 of the flour mixture over the egg mixture, gently fold in. Fold in the remaining flour by fourths. Then fold in the melted and cooled butter. Spoon batter into the prepared molds, filling 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden and the tops spring back, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in molds on a rack for 1 minute. Loosen cookies with a knife. Invert cookies onto a rack and cool.
  5. 5 Sift confectioners' sugar over the tops or melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip the tips in the chocolate. Store in an airtight container.

By Jenn Hall

Oatmeal Apple Crisp To Die For!

Oatmeal Apple Crisp To Die For!

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix together oats, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a large bowl until crumbly. Spread 1/2 of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and press firmly to form a crust. Arrange apple slices over crust.
  3. 3 Mix together white sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl; sprinkle over apples. Crumble remaining oat mixture on top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

By The Biker Baker

French Pear Pie

French Pear Pie

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sprinkle pears with lemon juice in a bowl. Mix white sugar and nutmeg in a separate small bowl; sprinkle over pears and mix thoroughly.
  3. 3 Fit pie crust into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Cut butter, brown sugar, and flour together in a bowl using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles crumbs. Spoon pear mixture into pie shell and sprinkle top with brown sugar mixture.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until filling is bubbling and crumble topping is lightly browned, about 35 more minutes.

By Ingrid F

Banana Souffle

Banana Souffle

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush 4 1-cup souffle dishes with melted butter; sprinkle the insides of the cups with sugar.
  2. 2 Set the egg yolks aside, and place the 4 egg whites into the work bowl of an electric mixer. Beat the egg whites and salt until the whites form soft peaks.
  3. 3 Place the 2 egg yolks, bananas, honey, vanilla extract, and ginger into a blender; pulse until smooth.
  4. 4 Scoop the banana mixture into a bowl; use a rubber spatula or wire whisk to gently fold 1/4 of the beaten egg whites into the banana mixture. Gently run the spatula through the center of the bowl, then around the sides of the bowl, repeating until fully incorporated. Fold in the remaining egg whites, being careful to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.
  5. 5 Spoon the souffle mixture into the prepared dishes; bake in the preheated oven until the souffles have puffed up above the baking dishes and the tops are browned, about 15 minutes. Sift a little sweetened cocoa powder over each souffle for garnish to serve.

By sugarandspite

Lemon Madeleines

Lemon Madeleines

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Add melted butter and blend well. Blend in flour, baking powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla on low speed. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter and flour madeleine molds.
  3. 3 Whisk batter and spoon into the prepared molds, 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove madeleines from the molds to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

By Ashley

Cream Puffs

Cream Puffs

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix vanilla instant pudding mix, cream, and milk together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate to set.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Bring water and butter to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  4. 4 Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
  5. 5 Transfer dough to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  6. 6 Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until puffs are golden brown and centers are dry, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let puffs cool.
  8. 8 When puffs are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By Shellie Wendel