Lemon Meringue Tartlets

I got this recipe from my friend in Paris, she taught me how to make this fantastic classic French tartlet in the traditional way. The meringue that tops this tart is hand finished with blowtorch to give a dramatic look that could easily be served in a restaurant, and would impress your guests at any dinner party.


The base is similar to sponge cake, but this dish hides a secret! Hidden in the middle is a little oasis of lemon curd that is the surprise for everyone. The meringue is super-smooth and light in texture, having been whipped into soft peaks, then layered onto the base to cover the lemony surprise. When the tartlet is fully assembled, the pure white meringue is browned by using a blowtorch for that professional looking finish.


This tartlet is was my friends' good treat they loved it when I had that during my dinner party because of the sweet lemony taste it is a good idea to draw a finishing line to the dinner party.

Avelinettes, Rich Chocolate Truffles

It's a little late for valentine, but if you could wish to have valentine any day you like, you could, if you try this French nut truffle! It has all the walnut, hazelnut, almond flavour ground inside it, and the velvet-smooth truffle is coated with pure cocoa powder. Is perfect for an after dinner light snack, or you can serve as the sweet snack after dinner party when served with coffee, or even on it's own as a special little treat.

When you bite it you will taste the rich deep flavour of the bitter cocoa powder that coats the truffle, then the romance comes with the sweetness of the sugar and the aroma of the nuts, it feels like someone came along to give you the most sweetest moment of life; just like your wishes of valentine that you could never had. This will definitely fulfill you more than anything else. Would you like to have a valentine right now?

These delicious hand-made truffles are supplied in individual little cases, and can be ordered in time for your special occasion, or why not just treat yourself to a small quantity for those moments when you need cheering up! Please contact me for details.

Chocolate Pistachio Fudge

When I was making this on a rainy day, it felt like I was making a real festive treat. All of my friends and customers have really loved this combination of rich chocolate the Pistachio nuts. The chocolate melts in the mouth, and the nuts give a lovely crunch. If you can have a latte with this, you will love it, or just enjoy as an after dinner treat! 

If you'd like to sample a batch of these delicious treats, please contact me for details. I'm able to supply these to order, freshly made! They'll keep in your fridge for a few days too, that is if you can stop yourself from eating them all!

Madeleine

So, for the first post on my new Blog I decided to post 3 examples of sumptuous French Madeleines.

Madeleines are a very traditional French treat, great for snacking and a fantastic accompaniment for coffee. Baked in traditional shell shaped moulds, these mini sponge cakes have been enjoyed all over Europe for hundreds of years, and are available with many different flavourings to suit every taste.

The first photo shows a simple and classic melt-in-the-mouth vanilla Madeleine.

The second example is a richer Cocoa Madeleine, dusted with fine cocoa powder and flavoured with freshly brewed espresso coffee.

The third photo is a trio of indulgent Mocha and Chocolate Madeleines, a delightful blend of coffee and dark 70% cocoa chocolate. A real treat for when you need that little bit of self indulgence after a hard day at work!

The final photo is those are chocolate lover, it is definately a good treat with two Coffee-Madeleines sandwich with the chocolate cream, it looks like a black pearls in the shell. The first bite of it with the ozzy chocolate that came out from the side that you got a reason to lick the figure too.

Keep following this blog for more examples of Madeleines and many more traditional patisserie treats. If you'd like to actually taste anything you see, please contact me for a price list and your delivery options.