French cuisine has always been marveled at. From Fois Gras to Beef Bourguignon, French cooking has always been something to aim for and their desserts are no different. While many people know of the amazing thing called crepes many other simple desserts are left unnoticed and unloved. These are my top five French desserts that everyone must try at least once in your life- only if you want to live a full and happy life of course :)
1. Chocolate Hazelnut Meringues
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Meringues are made with whipped egg whites and sugar, occasionally adding either lemon, vinegar, or cream. They are light and sweet with a crispy exterior, and absolutely delicious. While the originals are quite tasty, adding a chocolate hazelnut filling makes it crazy good. There's only a few simple steps, and if you need a good recipe click here.
2. Raspberry Crème Brulee
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The earliest reference to crème brulee appears in Francois Massialot's 1691 Cookbook: Cuisnier royal et bourgeois. In the 1702 English translation the dessert was called "burnt cream". Crème Brulees are a traditional French pastry with a vanilla custard base and a topping of crunchy caramel to offset it. They are traditionally served one per person, and are quite scrumptious, and not too tricky to make if one is careful. And, while the traditional dessert is definitely tempting it is always fun to add a thing or two. If you're feeling adventurous try adding some fruit, I love a good raspberry crème brulee myself. If you're in need of a good recipe click here, follow it and you should have no trouble whatsoever.
3. Orange Bavarois
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Bavarois include whipped cream, crème anglaise, fruit puree, meringue, chocolate or liqueur. They are usually served cold and are heavenly! However, if you throw in some orange, you will not be disappointed. Orange Bavarois are relatively easy to make, and pretty damn tasty if I do say so myself. If you need a solid recipe to follow check out this one.
4. Chocolate Éclair
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An Éclair is a French pastry made with a choux pastry, which is then filled with a cream or custard and then dipped in icing. And while there are many different flavors the chocolate is possibly the best and the most well known. Chocolate éclairs are classically mouth watering, and while they are a bit trickier to make they're well worth it. Click here for an amazing recipe, guiding you step by step throughout the whole process.
5. Madeleine
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Madeleines are small butter cakes that are simply to die for. Delicious enough to have been a muse for the great Proust in his Remembrance of Things Past. They're a small little treat, and simple enough to make at home, if one is feeling creative enough to do so. For a great short read, and an original Julia Child recipe click here, the article is fun and informative and will leave you with some enticing mouth watering madelienes.
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