43 French Dessert Recipes That Take You There

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43 French Dessert Recipes That Take You There2/43 Palmiers 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Palmier Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Palmiers take just two ingredients to make these impressive but easy-to-do French pastries, which are often called palm leaves. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 3/43 French Macarons 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 30 macarons Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Learning how to make macarons takes a bit of time, but these delicious cookies

are worth it

are worth it. —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist 4/43 French Butter Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The Brittany region of France is known for its use of butter. These French butter cookies, also known as sable Breton, shine the spotlight on the famous ingredient. This recipe is mildly sweet, rich, crisp and has a hint of salt. You won’t be able to resist having a second—or third. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 5/43 French Hot Chocolate 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my fondest memories of Paris was sipping a cup of thick, dark hot chocolate at one of their patisseries. French hot chocolate is velvety smooth, rich, decadent and almost the consistency of a molten chocolate bar. It is meant to be sipped slowly and savored. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 6/43 Very Blueberry Clafoutis 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry clafoutis is somewhere between a fruit-filled pancake and a fruity

egg custard

egg custard. Wrong season for fresh berries? Use frozen berries thawed in a colander and discard the juice. —Ken Hulme, Venice, Florida 7/43 Meringue Snowballs In Custard 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family has passed down this elegant dessert generation by generation. It started with my Russian great-grandmother, who traveled to America more than 100 years ago. I love continuing the tradition with her recipe. —Tonya Burkhard, Palm Coast, Florida 8/43 Decadent Chocolate Crepe Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No other dessert has wowed family and friends the way this stunning crepe cake did the first time I made it. A showstopper in every sense of the word, it features layers of tender chocolate crepes and rich white chocolate buttercream frosting draped in a semisweet chocolate ganache. —Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta 9/43 Rum Raisin Creme Brulee Rum Raisin Creme Brulee Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Inspired

You can also serve this as a custard if you choose to not caramelize the top

by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen. You can also serve this as a custard if you choose to not caramelize the top. —Eleanor Froehlich, Rochester, Michigan 10/43 Springtime Beignets & Berries 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Springtime Beignets & Berries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they’re easy! Sometimes I’ll even make a quick berry whipped cream

and pipe it inside for a fun surprise

and pipe it inside for a fun surprise. —Kathi Hemmer, Grand Junction, Colorado 11/43 Shortbread Lemon Tart 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Be patient when making the crust for this lemon tart. It will take a few minutes of pulsing for the food processor to work its magic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 12/43 Hazelnut Madeleine Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Hazelnut Madeleine Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen

This fruit pudding could not be easier to make!

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These soft, cakelike cookies have a delicate hazelnut flavor—perfect for making great memories! They’re baked in the distinctive shell-shaped madeleine pan, available in kitchen specialty stores. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 13/43 Maple-Apple Clafoutis 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fruit pudding could not be easier to make! A traditional comfort food in France, it is often made with cherries. I use apples and maple syrup to give it a real Midwestern flair. —Bridget Klusman, Otsego, Michigan 14/43 Creamy

This recipe is quick and easy to whip up and the kids will love it!

Strawberry Crepes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wrap summer-ripe strawberries and creamy filling into these delicate crepes for an elegant brunch entree. —Kathy Kochiss, Huntington, Connecticut 15/43 Finger-Licking Good Mini Cream Puffs Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is quick and easy to whip up and the kids will love it! They are perfect to pack for a picnic or to

Try making individual tartlets instead of one big dessert

have as a snack for family game night I guarantee you can’t eat just one…hey are so addicting & they’re perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth! —Jennifer Erwin, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 16/43 Strawberry Tart 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of one big dessert. —Dawn Tringali, Hamilton Square, New Jersey 17/43 Lemony Walnut-Raisin Galette 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Lemony Walnut-Raisin Galette Recipe photo by Taste of

There’s a lot to love!

Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flaky, buttery pastry dessert has a filling of fruit, walnuts, coconut and cinnamon. There’s a lot to love! For even more appeal, dollop sweetened whipped cream on top of each serving. —Ellen Kozak, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 18/43 Hazelnut Macarons Hazelnut Macarons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons require attention to

The season is short, so I use them in everything while I can get them

detail, but they’re not hard to make—and they’re simply a delight, both for personal snacking and giving as gifts! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 19/43 Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I never had blood oranges until I moved to California. The season is short, so I use them in everything while I can get them. That sweet orange flavor with some brown sugar is a perfect combination. Whenever I have

something to go to, my friends demand that I bring this dessert

something to go to, my friends demand that I bring this dessert. —Pamela Butkowski, Hermosa Beach, California. If you enjoyed this recipe, then you must try our favorite pear tarte tatin. 20/43 Classic Creme Brulee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished preparing their own desserts by “broiling” the sugar on their portions with a small torch. What a great idea! —Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California

They’re my husband’s

21/43 Festive French Pancakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Festive French Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not quite as thin as true crepes, these light-as-a-feather pancakes are topped with preserves and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. They’re elegant, so easy to make and say “Joyeux Noel” with delicious French flair! 22/43 Meringue Kisses 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 44 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They’re my husband’s

A friend shared this rich velvety chocolate mousse recipe with me

top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois 23/43 Semisweet Chocolate Mousse 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend shared this rich velvety chocolate mousse recipe with me. I love to cook and have tons of recipes, but this one is a favorite. Best of all, it’s easy to make. —Judy Spencer, San Diego, California 24/43 Chocolate Cherry Crepes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cherry Crepes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

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