Lemon blueberry eclairs are the latest variation on the classic French dessert. Of all the desserts I’ve made, anything with pastry cream and choux dough are my favorite to make. Trying new variations on eclairs so that I can eventually open a bakery that only does eclairs. From there I get the TV show, become Continue reading
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Amazing Pastry Cream Clouds
Not gonna lie, I feel like I’m phoning it in on this recipe making pastry cream clouds. Take two recipes I’ve already posted, combine them, and post another recipe. That being said, I love pistachio pastry cream and find making it relaxing. Any pastry cream really, but this one especially since it doesn’t require chopping Continue reading
Delicious Pistachio Pastry Cream Recipe
This recipe for pistachio pastry cream uses pistachio extract to get a subtle flavor that isn’t overpowering. Other recipes might call for pistachio paste. However, I found that the pastry cream wasn’t as light and the texture wasn’t as smooth. While the extract might be seen as a shortcut, I say, who cares? It tastes Continue reading
Updated Zeppole di San Giuseppe pastry recipe
Zeppole di San Giuseppe are Italian pastries. They are traditionally made for St. Joseph’s Day to celebrate St. Joseph, the husband of Mary and stepfather of Jesus. The traditional recipe uses Italian pastry cream, duh. Based on my personal preference, I find French pastry cream to be superior. The smooth, satiny texture that comes from Continue reading
Basic Pumpkin Spice Latte Eclairs Recipe!
The biggest reason I love fall is because of the Mcsweeney’s article; “there’s a nip in the air and my house is full of mutant f*cking squash.” And since I received a request for fall recipes as well as a request for eclairs, I decided to combine the two. What screams fall more than a Continue reading
Croquembouche Recipe if You’re Bold Enough
If you’re actually making this, there’s no doubt you’re bold enough. The croquembouche is a classic French dessert and is absolutely delicious. The crunch of the hard caramel top into a light, sweet, and airy puff pastry ball filled with a velvety smooth chocolate cream is one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tasted Continue reading