France is considered one of, if not the best, food cultures, especially when it comes to baked goods and desserts. Most recipes today have been derived in some way from the French, and for good reason. We have picked out 15 of our favorite French desserts that will definitely delight your palate!
French Macarons
French Macarons are a super impressive French dessert with a marshmallow-like flavor and unique texture. This recipe is a detailed, step-by-step guide teaching you how to make them. With a fantastic, fluffy buttercream these macarons will surely wow!
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Madeleine Cookies
These Madeleine Cookies use an easy method to get the same great taste with way less effort! The cookies are buttery as can be and shaped like seashells. Vanilla and lemon are simple flavors, but they provide so much flavor!
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Classic Lemon Tart
The crust for this tart is a butter shortbread-like dough, which is a fantastic partner for the lemon flavor. It is topped with a dusting of powdered sugar or a fluffy dollop of chantilly cream. This classic lemon tart has a velvety, smooth filling and light lemon flavor!
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French Napoleon Pastry
Three layers of crisp puff pastry are separated by two velvety layers of pastry cream. The Napoleon is topped with two different color icings and decorated with an elegant pattern. The hard part is made easy with store-bought puff pastry, but everything else is homemade!
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Vanilla Creme Brulee
A silky vanilla custard is distributed between six ramekins and dusted with sugar. The sugar is caramelized with a blowtorch, giving the creme brulees a crackly and crunchy sugar top. The simple and satisfying flavors meld together in a delicious, restaurant-quality dessert!
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Strawberry Custard Tart
A delicious crust is formed using almond flour, regular flour, butter and sugar giving it a wonderfully rich flavor. It’s filled with a creamy custard that is topped with halved fresh strawberries. Everything can easily be made the day before and assembled the day you want to eat it!
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Lemon Meringue Tarts
Lemon Meringue Tarts are a fantastic dessert full of bright lemon flavors balanced with sweet meringue. The tart shells can be bought from the store to make things super easy. It’s a perfectly refreshing dessert to eat on a hot Summer day.
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Parisian Flan
A deep, shortcrust pastry is filled with pastry cream and baked until the top forms a caramelized crust. The base flavors are super simple, but adding your own is a breeze. It’s great as a dessert or a centerpiece for afternoon tea!
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Profiteroles
Crispy, delicious shells are filled with a smooth and delicious pastry cream. The profiteroles are dipped in chocolate giving them a nice look as well as taste. The shells freeze very well, so you can easily bake a large batch and have them when you want them!
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Rhubarb Tart
Rhubarb is a popular flavor in Europe, particularly in Germany and France. The rhubarb gives the tart a nice balancing tanginess that pairs perfectly with the sweet meringue topping. This Rhubarb Tart looks elegant and boasts a unique flavor you must try at least once!
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Cherry Clafoutis
This Cherry Clafoutis has a delectable texture flavored with hints of vanilla, almond, and delicious cherries! The recipe is super simple to prepare; the only real work is pitting the cherries. The clafoutis has a nice rustic charm and fresh flavor.
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Lemon Meringue Tartlets With Passion Fruit
These tartlets have all the classic flavors of lemon meringue with a tantalizing tinge of passion fruit flavor! The crust is buttery as can be and provides a wonderful richness to the dessert. Tartlets make wonderful portion sizes for parties or family gatherings!
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Frasier Cake
Summertime is the perfect time to celebrate strawberries, and this Frasier Cake uses them masterfully! Two thin layers of cake are separated by a large layer of strawberries, creme diplomat, and slivered almonds. The cake looks and tastes absolutely refreshing!
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French Cream Puffs
These French Cream Puffs have a nice, crisp exterior with a craquelin topping, giving them even more texture and flavor. The cream puffs are filled with classic vanilla pastry cream. They are a simple, sweet treat that is sure to satisfy!
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Pain Suisse au Chocolat
A buttery brioche dough is baked, filled with pastry cream, and speckled with sweet chocolate chips. The result is an amazing-looking pastry that is super convenient to eat and tastes fantastic! This Pain Suisse au Chocolat is a Parisian classic you can have right in your own home!
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