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Pastries : Introduction

Here you'll find all the pastry recipes that our site's foodies have lovingly created for you!

The Four Pillars of Pastry

The world of pastry is built on four fundamental technical pillars that form the structure of every recipe.

First, we work with structural doughs like puff pastry or choux pastry, which we combine with creamy fillings such as ganache or pastry cream.

Added to this is the creation of light, airy cookies like sponge cake or dacquoise, as well as the meticulous work with sugar and chocolate for icings and decorations.

Are all desserts considered pastries?

It is important to note, however, that not all desserts belong to the pastry family.

Simple milk-based desserts, fresh fruit, ice cream, or confections like nougat fall under distinct categories. Indeed, they do not require this specific work with dough or complex assembly.

Pastry Traditions Around the World

Around the world, pastries are divided into major cultural families with unique signatures.

  • France, the temple of elegance, shines with its classic techniques such as the Mille-feuille, the Éclair, or the Macaron.
  • In the Middle Eastern and North African tradition, pastries emphasize the crispness of phyllo dough and the sweetness of honey, as seen in Baklava or Gazelle Horns.
  • The Anglo-Saxon tradition focuses more on comfort and generosity with cheesecake or carrot cake.
  • Latin American pastries celebrate the richness of eggs and cream with Pastéis de nata or Cannoli.
  • Central Europe, meanwhile, stands out for the sophistication of its layer cakes, such as Black Forest cake or Apfelstrudel.

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Light and moist dark chocolate cake

This Easter long weekend, I’m sharing my recipe for a perfectly guilt-free treat: a “light” dark chocolate cake.This cake is made with relatively little fat and sugar, so it’s sure to please ...

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Fermented Milk or Buttermilk

Ribot milk is a dairy beverage made directly from fresh milk that has been fermented naturally or through the addition of cultures. Originally from Brittany, it is fairly easy to find in supermarkets, ...

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Pear and Pistachio Tart

Here’s one of my most labor-intensive recipes, but it’s so delicious—I’m talking about the pear and pistachio tart. If you want to pull out all the stops for a gourmet meal, I recommend serving this ...

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Here’s my recipe for a chocolate zucchini cake—it’s both unique and delicious! Another great thing about this cake is that it’s butter-free and very light. So you can indulge without any guilt ...

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Breton Shortbread with Salted Butter

Here is my recipe for Breton shortbread with salted butter—it’s easy to make and includes all the preparation details. Origins Breton shortbread is a regional specialty, rooted in the pastry ...

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My Authentic Lemon Meringue Pie

Here is my recipe for an authentic lemon meringue pie, which I used to bake for the whole family when I was a child. It used to take me several hours back then, but seeing everyone enjoy it more than ...

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Apple Crumble Cake

Here is my recipe for an apple crumble cake that will delight both kids and adults, whether served for dessert or as a snack.It’s a tart made with puff pastry, where the apples are soaked in a ...

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Mom's Sponge Cake

Here’s my mom’s sponge cake recipe. The and other pastries she made for us using this batter left a lasting impression on me! So, if the word “sponge cake” makes you think of a medieval tower, it’s ...

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My Easy Pastry Cream

Here is my easy custard recipe, inspired by Françoise Bernard’s. For younger readers, this author is known for her simple, economical, and user-friendly recipes that have influenced several ...

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