I’ve never had pistachio eclairs from a bakery even though I know they’re available. My friend Peter Swiek, founder of told me he tried them at a bakery outside DC one time. I had just made my churro eclairs and was excited to try another flavor combination. I researched a few methods for making pistachio Continue reading
pistachio
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
Pistachio Madeleines, a Twist on the French classic!
Madeleines are a sponge like cookie with a crispy edge in a distinct scalloped shape. The shape comes from the specific tin required to make the madeleines. If you don’t have a madeleine tin, a cupcake tin works too. The recipe for madeleines is relatively simple and straightforward. However, the technique and preparation is what Continue reading