Gourmet French Dessert Recipes

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, cook the rhubarb, honey, salt and orange juice together over a low heat, until the mixture comes to a boil. 2) In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water or orange juice. 3) Stir into the saucepan, stir constantly and cook... - 48.674

GETTING READY 1) Butter the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. 2) Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly at the bottom of the pan, press into butter and refrigerate until needed. MAKING 3) In a bowl, soften the gelatin in water for 5 minutes . 4)... - 47.5254

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 380 degree F or 190 degree C 2. Line the bottom of 2 ramekin moulds with the canned and drained cherries. MAKING 3. In a saucepan, combine the cherry syrup and half a vanilla pod. 4. Place the pan over a medium flame... - 46.9679

In 2 1/2-quart (2.5 1) bowl combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Add unsweetened chocolate to milk mixture. Chocolate will melt when pudding is stirred. Beat before adding egg yolks. Stir in milk. Microwave at 100% (HIGH) 7-10 minutes, or until... - 46.8135

GETTING READY 1) In a pan, combine the water, 2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla together to make a syrup. 2) Bring to a boil, add the pears in batches and cook, turning for 3 minutes, or until the skins loosen. 3) Remove from the syrup, cool, peel off the... - 46.7892

GETTING READY 1) Arrange the ingredients required. MAKING 2) In a bowl, mousse place egg yolks and over a pan of hot water, place the bowl. ... - 46.6342

GETTING STARTED 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. MAKING 2. Take a mixing bowl and sift the salt and flour into it. 3. Create a depression in the center and add the butter, confectioners’ sugar, lemon rind and vanilla extract along with egg yolk. 4. Work... - 46.4588

MAKING 1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon and lemon peel. Stir to dissolve the sugar. 2. Place pan on medium heat and boil to syrup consistency. 3. Reduce the heat, add the whole peaches along with skins to the syrup and cover... - 46.248

Lightly grease a cookie sheet; set aside. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). In a medium saucepan, heat butter or margarine and water to a rolling boil. Add flour and salt all at once. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture becomes smooth... - 45.8221

GETTING READY 1. Turn the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4 2. Oil a Swiss roll tin of dimensions 7"X11" lightly MAKING 3. In a large bowl, sift the flours, ground rice and lemon rind; rub in butter and sugar and form into a dough, press into the tin and chill 4.... - 45.7123

MAKING 1) Versatile Carob Syrup: Sift the carob powder. 2) In a medium saucepan, cook the carob powder and water over a low heat, for about 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth. 3) Cool and refrigerate in an airtight container until needed. 4) In a... - 45.5906

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 200 degrees. MAKING 2) To make the almond meringue layers, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, it can also be buttered and floured. 3) With a pencil and an 8-inch soufflé dish as a guide,... - 45.5846

Melt chocolate in milk in saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Melt butter in saucepan; remove from heat and blend in flour. Gradually blend in chocolate mixture. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth and... - 45.4984

GETTING READY 1. To make the filling, in small non-metalic bowl combine preserves, brown sugar, lemon juice and bitters. Set aside or refrigerate, covered until required. 2. To make the crepe batter, in a medium dry bowl, mix biscuit mix and sugar. 3. In a... - 45.4677

GETTING READY 1) Take the fish mold and grease it. MAKING 2) Take the soup and cream cheese together. Heat them on low heat to dissolve the cheese. 3) Add the softened gelatin and blend them well. 4) Add the remaining ingredients and mix them. 5) Pour the... - 45.459

MAKING 1. Steam the squash until very tender, about 10 minutes. 2. Shift the tender squashes into a food processor. 3. Add egg, cinnamon, and nutmeg in it. 4. Make a puree out of all these ingredients and then transfer the puree in a large bowl. 5. Take a... - 45.3451

GETTING READY 1) Into a bowl, sift flour, cornflour and salt and set aside. MAKING 2) Heat milk and remove from heat once it starts boiling. ... - 45.2244

GETTING READY 1. If you are using fresh chestnuts, cut an X on the flat side of each chestnut. Place it in the saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to boil. 2. Cover and boil gently until tender, for about 15 minutes. 3. Remove pan from heat and let... - 45.1712

MAKING 1) Combine together the whole eggs, egg yolks, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ cup of sugar in top of a double boiler. 2) Slowly stir in the cream and mix well. 3) Cook the mixture, constantly stirring, over gently boiling water, till the custard starts to... - 45.1314

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 350 degrees. MAKING 2) Combine together the flour, sugar, egg, egg yolk, milk and butter, along with a dash of salt, in a mixing bowl or blender container. 3) Blend the ingredients together or beat with an... - 45.1269

GETTING READY 1. Grease a baking sheet with oil. 2. Halve and deseed the grapes. MAKING 3. To caramelize the pecans, in a saucepan, melt the butter over a low flame. 4. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved in the butter and boil until golden brown. 5. Add... - 45.0081

Sift the flour, salt and sugar into a mixing bowl and add the eggs. Whisk in the milk and beat only until smooth, then stir in the melted butter and brandy. The batter should have the consistency of single cream; add more milk if necessary. To make the... - 44.9808

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 2. Grease a baking sheet with butter or cooking spray. 3. In a bowl, coarsely crumble cookies and mix with flour. 4. In a medium bowl, beat together egg with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. 5. Peel bananas and toss in egg... - 44.834

Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar evenly on bottom and sides of well-buttered 9-inch pie pan. Melt chocolate in water in saucepan over , very low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks; gradually add 2/3 cup sugar and continue... - 44.8101

Soften gelatin in water. Melt chocolate in saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Stir in rum and softened gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat. Combine egg yolks and 2/3 cup sugar in top of double boiler. Place... - 44.7161

GETTING READY 1. For making the pastry for the base: in a food processor whizz the flour, almonds, butter and sugar to fine crumbs. 2. Add the egg yolk (reserve the white for later) and a few drops of water if necessary, then pulse until the dough comes... - 44.6892

A great way of making tough little wild blackberries into a gourmet treat. - 44.4798

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2) Brush a baking sheet lightly with butter, dust with flour and shake off any excess flour. Make a 8-inch circle in the center of the baking sheet. MAKING 3) In a heavy saucepan, heat the water, butter, and salt... - 44.441

Beat the yolks, first 5 tbsp sugar, and salt together. Reserve. Beat the whites until they are not quite stiff. Beat in the second 5 tbsp sugar gradually. Heat the cream, milk, and vanilla bean together in a flat wide pan to just below boiling point. Using 2... - 44.3704

GETTING READY 1) In a 2 1/2 cup souffle dish, tie a broad strip of waxed paper, 2 to 3 inches higher than the dish, around the outer surface of the dish. 2) Lightly brush the inner surface of paper with melted butter or oil. MAKING 3) In a heatproof bowl,... - 44.3054

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl, soak the candied fruit (mixed peels) in kirsch (or any liqueur or rum or brandy). 2) In a bowl, stir the gelatin in cold water, until softened. 3) In a bowl, cover the rice with the boiling water, allow to stand for 5 minutes,... - 44.2652

MAKING 1.In a heavy saucepan heat butter and add flour to it. 2.Stir the flour continuously and let it cook for 1 minute. 3.Slowly pour milk in the pan and keep stirring on medium flame until thick and light mixtuer is formed. 4.Add salt, pepper, paprika,... - 44.1474

Refrigerate pears. Combine chocolate, water, sugar and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until chocolate melts. Remove from heat Beat in butter or margarine. If sauce is not smooth, beat with a wire whisk or rotary beater. Set... - 44.1063

MAKING 1) Into a bowl, pour the bourbon and soak the macaroons 2) Grease a melon shaped 4 cup mould, with the soaked macaroon 3) Into another bowl, add the gelatin to the water and allow to rest 4) Into a saucepan, add in the egg yolks, then add the gelatin,... - 43.9723

MAKING 1) To prepare the first layer, in a saucepan or double boiler set up, mix together butter, sugar and baking chocolate. 2) Over a low flame, stir the mixture gently. 3) Add in the vanilla extract along with the beaten egg. You can skip the egg at this... - 43.9353

MAKING 1. Place egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric beater or wire whisk until thick and double in volume. 2. Add gelatine and beat until well blended. 3. Pour in wine, a little at a time and blend. 4. Semi-set over ice or in the... - 43.8669

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 160°C/ 325°F or Gas Mark 3. MAKING 2) In a casserole dish, combine the fruit, water and wine together. 3) Cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour. 4) If you wish to freeze the recipe do it at this stage. cool, transfer... - 43.6579

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, put together blackcurrants and water; cover and cook over low heat until blackcurrants are soft. 2. In a cup, mix corn flour in little water to get a smooth paste; stir into the saucepan of blackcurrants and bring to a boil with... - 43.5549

GETTING READY 1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and stir in the sugar until well combined. 2. In a separate glass bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and oil until well blended. 3. Make a well in the center... - 43.1972

MAKING 1. In a one quart bowl, combine gelatin and two tablepsoons of sugar 2. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and coffee with an electric mixer at low speed; stir gelatin mixture into it as well 3. Microwave it at MEDIUM LOW for four and a half minutes... - 43.1485

GETTING READY 1. Choose 4 x 200ml ramekins and grease them with butter. 2. Coat each ramekin with caster sugar and shake off the excess. Set aside 3. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 MAKING 4. Peel and core the pears and then dice them finely into... - 43.1355

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F 2. Line 2 baking sheets with wax paper and grease with butter or oil 3. With a sauce, mark 4 circles on it MAKING 4. Into a large mixing bowl, sift together flour and sugar (reserving 2 spoons of sugar for... - 42.9909

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F; dampen a baking sheet MAKING 2. Divide the pastry into two slightly unqual pices and roll each piece into a circle of about nine inch diameter 3. In a mortal, add the almonds and proud into a paste with te... - 42.8077

Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper, securing each corner with a dot of butter and, using a plate as a guide, pencil a 20 cm/8 inch circle on the paper. Add the sugar to the beaten egg whites, a little at a time, beating well after each... - 42.8016

MAKING 1 In a small saucepan,combine cranberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and water. Heat to boiling, then cook, stirring several times for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Press through a sieve into a small bowl. (There should be 1/2 cup.) Set aside. 2 Separate... - 42.6874

MAKING 1. In a shallow dish, mix in eggs, milk, lemon zest and a tablespoon of sugar; add bread and then the liquid and let it soak 2. In a frying pan, add about two tablespoons of sugar and 25gms of butter and heat gently till sugar melts 3. Add in the plums... - 42.6475

MAKING 1) Versatile Carob Syrup: Sift the carob powder. 2) In a medium saucepan, cook the carob powder and water over a low heat, for about 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth. 3) Cool and refrigerate in an airtight container until needed. 4) In a... - 42.4984

GETTING READY 1.Put the apricots in hot water for 30 minutes. 2.Once done, drain the soaked apricots and keep the liquid aside. 3.Chop the apricots in their natural shape, going halfway round. 4.Destone the apricots. MAKING 5.Heat the reserved liquid and... - 42.3801

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 375 degrees. 2) Lightly grease and flour a rectangular cake pan which is about 14x8-inches. 3) Preheat oven to temperature of 375 degrees. MAKING 4) Into a deep mixing bowl, put the eggs and sugar and beat with... - 42.2759

GETTING READY 1) Clean the plums in water and remove the pits after cutting them into halves. MAKING 2) Take a heavy-based saucepan and stir in water, sugar, strips of lemon rind and cinnamon stick in it and heat in a low flame until the sugar dissolves,... - 42.2576

1. Heat oven to 300° F. 2. Separate eggs, putting whites in a large bowl and yolks in a smaller bowl. 3. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. 4. Remove from heat and stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Slowly stir in warm milk until mixture is smooth. 5.... - 42.026

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pastry dough and line a 9-inch (23-cm) pie pan with it. Build up a fluted rim and bake blind. Reset the oven to 400°F (200°C). Meanwhile, simmer the cooking apples with a tablespoon of water until soft. Mash... - 41.8694

MAKING 1.Take a pan, whisk 2 egg yolks in it with half the quantity of sugar until thick and creamy. 2.Once the whisk is raised,the mixture should be consistent enough to leave a trail. 3.Sieve flour and cornflour and put in the egg mixture by making a well... - 41.7967

GETTING READY 1. Peel pears. MAKING 2. In a saucepan with 1/2 pint boiling water, simmer pears along with 4 sachets of Sweet 'n' Low for 10-15 minutes until soft. 3. Drain pears reserving liquid. 4. Let pears cool down and then cut into half; core. 5. In a... - 41.4456

GETTING READY 1) Take a 2 1/2 quart casserole and grease it. 2) Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. MAKING 3) Take the chicken broth in a pan and cook the broccoli or spinach. 4) Take the cheese, eggs, onion and salt. Mix them together. 5) Mix the broccoli or... - 41.3187

GETTING READY 1) Blanch and peel the peaches, cut them in half and remove the stones. 2) In a shallow ovenproof dish, place the peaches and cu side down. 3) Preheat the grill to high. MAKING ... - 41.1431

MAKING 1) Take a large mixing bowl and beat egg yolks in it until they turn lemon colored and thick. 2) Pour cranberry juice and continue beating. 3) Now, pour the mixture in a saucepan and add 1/4 cup sugar to it. Stir in Southern Comfort and cook over... - 40.6889

MAKING 1) In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, stir the sugar in water and cook until the sugar is dissolved. 2) Stir in the cinnamon, cloves, and lemon pieces, then simmer covered for 30 minutes. 3) Stir in the pears and gently simmer in the poaching... - 40.4275

MAKING 1) In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed for 5 minutes. Alternately, beat with a wire whisk for 10 minutes. 2) Stir in 3/4 cup orange juice and grated orange peel. 3) In a small bowl, stir the gelatin... - 40.2788

MAKING 1) In a deep pan, scald the milk. 2) In a wide bowl, beat the egg yolks. Then, add in sugar, and salt and stir. Pour in the hot milk while stirring. 3) Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and slow cook till it begins to thicken. Stir continually. 4)... - 40.1213

In large bowl beat eggs and yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Place in saucepan with sugar and gelatin. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in mangoes, brandy and extract. Chill until soft mounds form. Fold in whipped... - 40.0444

MAKING 1) In a tough bowl, grate and pound the orange peels with the sugar. 2) Squeeze the oranges, pour over the peel and sugar mixture and stir well to mix. 3) Stir in the Grand Marnier, until thoroughly blended. 4) In a large bowl, pour the syrup over the... - 39.9941

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F or Gas Mark 6. 2) Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line a 8 inch ovenproof pie plate. MAKING 3) Make small cuts around the edge of the dough 3/4 inch apart. 4) Brush the edge with water, then... - 39.7652

MAKING 1) In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, dissolve the sugar in the water. 2) Stir in the lemon juice and spices and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. 3) Add the pears gently into the boiling syrup and poach, until tender. 4) Allow the pears to cool in... - 39.6776

Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash the potatoes, pierce with a skewer in several places and bake for 1—1 1/2 hours. The potatoes should be cooked but still intact. Cut a lid off each potato and scoop out the center, leaving some of the flesh around the skin to... - 39.6613

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 300°F. MAKING 2) In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir the sugar in water over a low heat until dissolved. 3) Then cook over a high heat, until the sugar is amber colored. 4) In another saucepan, scald the cream and... - 39.5205

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2) Grease two 150 ml ( 1/4 pint) souffle dishes or ramekins with little butter. MAKING 3) In a saucepan, place the chocolate, 4 tablespoons of milk and the sugar. 4) Simmer, stirring continuously, until the... - 38.9587

MAKING 1 Into a large bowl,separate egg whites, [putting yolks into a small bowl.] 2 Coat a 6-cup mold with softened butter or margarine; dust evenly with about 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar. 3 Beat the egg whites with salt just until stiff enough to hold... - 38.9444

MAKING 1. In a large heavy pot, put together beets, rhubarb, sugar, and orange juice. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil. 3. Cook over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly thickened; do not overcook. 4. Skimming off any foam that rises to the... - 38.5047

MAKING 1) Into a 2 quart casserole, layer the base with the strawberries 2) Pour the kirsch an brandy over enough to cover the fruit 3) Add the whipped cream thickly 4) Top with brown sugar ensuring the top is covered fully 5) Place in the refrigerator to... - 38.3175

MAKING 1.Blend water and milk powder by using a rotary beater until thick. 2.Add lemon juice and blend further. 3.Put sugar and blend until the mixture has the consistency similar to whipped cream. 4.Make a well in the center and add sherry, almond and... - 38.2201

Gently mix berries with lemon juice. Spread in 8 x 8" square dish. In small bowl mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and ginger. Add butter, toss with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over berries. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F or until topping is lightly... - 37.3783

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, boil milk with 3 tablespoons of water and stir in cocoa powder and Sweet 'n' Low. 2. In 1 tablespoon of water, mix corn flour and add to the chocolate sauce. SERVING 3. In a plate, place pear and top with ice-cream. 4. Pour chocolate... - 37.3694

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, beat the egg and honey together until fluffy. 2) Stir in the peppermint extract and skim milk. 3) Then stir in a few drops of food coloring for a light pink color. 4) In an ice cream maker, process the mixture as per directions. 5)... - 37.3414

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, beat the eggs and honey until pale. 2) Stir in the skim milk and vanilla. 3) In an ice cream maker, process the mixture as per directions. 4) Then stir down with a wooden spoon and stir in the cherries along with juice . 5)... - 37.2126

1. Combine the gelatin, brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium-size saucepan. Blend in the pumpkin puree and the milk. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin and sugar are dissolved and the mixture just comes to boiling; do... - 37.2116

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, sprinkle sugar over rhubarb and allow to stand for minimum 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 2) Stir in the wine, ginger, and grated peel, mix well. 3) In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch with a little water until smooth, then stir... - 36.9864

GETTING READY 1) Into a bowl, empty the strawberries ad sprinkle with sugar for 2 hours 2) Place into the refrigerator to chill MAKING 3) Into a blender, blend together the raspberries, powdered sugar, lemon juice, cointreau for a minute till... - 36.877

MAKING 1) In a medium-sized saucepan, mix the sugar and cornstarch. 2) From the can of cherries, drain 1 cup of syrup, Add to the cornstarch mixture and stir well. Add the lemon and orange peels. 3) Cook the mixture, constantly stirring over medium heat, till... - 33.8794

1. Put the apricots in a pan with a tight-fitting lid. Pour the boiling water over them, cover, and let stand—overnight if possible. 2. Simmer the apricots gently until tender. Press through a sieve or puree in a blender until smooth. Add sugar to... - 33.6887

MAKING 1) In a double boiler, combine and melt chocolate and liqueur. 2) Stir in sugar, dissolve, remove from pan, and let it chill. 3) Beat in cream with orange extract until thick and then fold into the chocolate mixture. 4) Pour in serving dishes, wrap in... - 33.6463

MAKING 1) In a medium bowl, using a electric hand mixer, beat together the sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and brandy until smooth and creamy. 2) Put the lid on and refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled. 3) In a bowl, whip cream until stiff and fold it into... - 33.3025