French Desserts

Chocolate Marble Cake Recipe (Gâteau Marbré) This chocolate marble cake (gâteau marbré) is a classic childhood French dessert and so easy to make! Very moist, it also has a special place in our hearts – so many sweet memories to go along with that delicious cake. And do you know who makes the most popular marble […]

Desserts with Strawberries Recipe Collection: Macerated Strawberries in Wine Macerated strawberries in wine (fraises au vin) is an old fashion French dessert served by pairing flavorful strawberries and a fruity red wine.  All you need are strawberries, wine, sugar, and good company to enjoy this deliciously simple dessert.  Check our detailed macerated strawberries in wine recipe from […]

Today, we’re featuring a favorite classic French cookie — the palmier. In French bakeries, palmiers are sold along side the croissants and pains au chocolat (chocolate croissants). Palmiers make a wonderful snack for children at home or on the go. One or two palmiers with a tea, or coffee are also delicious. Palmiers are so […]

Almond Madeleines (Madeleines aux Amandes) Almond Madeleines (Madeleines aux Amandes) The classic French madeleines are a delicious treat with coffee or tea. They also have a special spot in the heart of children who love them for their 4 heures (4pm snack). Today, for a holiday twist on this traditional French sweet, we suggest adding almonds. […]

Light French Apple Puff Pastry Tart This rustic French apple puff pastry tart (feuilleté léger aux pommes) is so light that you can enjoy it with no guilt. It is perfect as is for dessert but also in the afternoon with tea or coffee. And this is a great recipe to have in your back pocket for impromptu […]

 Recipe for Baked Apples Pommes au four (baked apples) is an old fashion French dessert – a simple rustic dessert filled with the nutritious goodness of apples and the sweetness of homemade caramel. It is an affordable seasonal recipe that will make you, and everyone in your family, want to eat an apple a day! And you […]

Poached Pear Recipe Collection How about an easy dessert made of a fresh fruit poached in homemade syrup and topped with chocolate sauce? We have a sweet seasonal recipe for you that will dazzle your guests! The main season for pears starts in September so it’s a perfect time to try our poached pear recipe and […]

Today, we’re featuring another favorite French snack sure to be enjoyed by your loved ones — the pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant). French bakeries are stocked up with fresh pains au chocolat around 4pm when children typically get their snacks in France — or their “quatre heure” (four o’clock) as it is also called. Pains au […]

Are you looking for an easy Fall fruit tart recipe?  Pears are in season so we recommend this delicious pear tart recipe to treat your loved ones to a creamy seasonal dessert.  And consider this, Art of the Home easy pear tart recipe is done in a flash — set it in the oven for […]