“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” “Jingle Bells,” or even “Let It Snow!”—these iconic melodies instantly transport us into the magic of the holiday season. It’s the perfect time to gather with family over a cup of hot chocolate while watching Christmas movies. This weekend, we watched the film “That Christmas” on Netflix, and we absolutely loved it! Moreover, this is also the ideal time of year to dive into making homemade treats. And what could be better than a batch of cocoa kipferl to share with friends and loved ones? Ah, the cocoa kipferl! This delightful pastry…
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Continue readingPear and almond cream tart also known as “Bourdaloue tart” is a classic of French pastry and more precisely Parisian one. It was created in the middle of the 19th century by a chef whose pastry shop was established on rue Bourdaloue, hence the name of the tart. The composition of the Bourdaloue tart is quite simple. It is based on a sweet pastry, almond cream and poached pears. What is Chefs Felder and Lesecq’s pear and almond cream tart made of ? The recipe that I am sharing with you today is taken from the book “Gâteaux”. I was…