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French Butter Cakes (Madeleines)

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Farris 

Sponge cake cookie--in shell shaped molds.

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NEWEST FRENCH DESSERTS RECIPES                    

Apple Tarte Tatin

Submitted by: Chef John 
This French-inspired apple pie is baked upside down in a skillet, creating a thick caramel sauce. Simple and delicious! 

French Pear Pie

Submitted by: Ingrid F 
A family's cherished recipe for fresh pear pie is topped with a brown sugar crumble. Serve it cool or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Using freshly-grated nutmeg will make a difference. 

French Peppermint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache

Submitted by: Lillie 
Light meringue cookies made with egg whites are crisp on the outside, softer in the middle, and dipped in creamy chocolate ganache. Flavor them with peppermint extract and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes or add any flavoring you like. 

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Chocolate Ganache

Submitted by: INGRIDEVOGEL 
This is a rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of uses. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake you like. 

Crepes

Provided by: Erin Nesbit
These traditional crepes are made with eggs, milk, flour, salt and oil. 

Dessert Crepes

Submitted by: ANN57 
Essential crepe recipe. Sprinkle warm crepes with sugar and lemon, or serve with cream or ice cream and fruit. 
 
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