Want to bake like a pro? Start with these 18 pastry basics every great dessert is built on
If you love desserts, mastering the basics of pastry is essential. With these recipes you'll learn the fundamental techniques for perfect desserts, from the fluffiest preparations to the most delicate creams and flawless toppings. Knowing these basics will give you the freedom to experiment, customize each creation and win over friends and family with truly irresistible desserts.
Practical tips for success:
To achieve perfect desserts, from bases to creamy fillings, there are a few tricks that really make a difference. Follow these tips and every recipe will be a success:
- Use fresh, quality ingredients: eggs, milk, butter and fresh cream improve flavor and texture.
- Control timing and temperature: essential for sponge cakes, meringues and delicate creams.
- Assembling egg whites and cream: beat them stiff for meringues and light creams.
- Gently mix the mixtures: so as not to disassemble the mixture and maintain softness and lightness.
- Let the creams cool properly: prevent them from becoming lumpy or runny.
- Add natural flavors: vanilla, citrus zest or light liqueurs make each dessert special.
- Taste and adapt: balance sugar, flavors and textures according to your taste.
Basic recipes to keep on hand at all times
If you love desserts and want to surprise everyone with your creations, these recipes are for you. Simple to make, they allow you to transform common ingredients into irresistible desserts and win everyone over with taste and creativity.
Prepare this homemade coulis perfect for turning any dessert into a moment of pure pleasure. With its velvety texture and intense flavor, this coulis made with frozen fruit is practical, quick and retains the vibrant color of fresh fruit. Ideal for...
You only need 2 ingredients and 40 minutes to make delicious homemade condensed milk that tastes just as good as store-bought! You'll be surprised by the flavor! This addictive dairy treat is fantastic to enjoy on its own or to make a variety of...
A beautiful sponge cake as we usually enjoy in Italy (better known as Pan di Spagna) :-)
To garnish your cakes and layer cakes to make them even more delicious, this vanilla whipped cream recipe will be essential! A super easy and quick preparation for a 100% pleasurable result. Follow the steps step by step and I promise, you won't be...
This pastry classic will help you bake a ton of desserts ! And you know what ? It's just delicious ! Ready to become a really pastry petit chef ?
Making a layer cake is much easier to do than you might think. On the other hand, you will need a good whipped cream to tie it all together! To do this, we offer you this whipped cream with Nutella spread! Ideal with chocolate or vanilla cakes. We...
Do you have leftover egg whites? Don't throw them away! Instead, make delicious little meringues :-) An ideal recipe for reducing waste and perfect for accompanying your tea or coffee. With just 2 ingredients, follow our easy step-by-step recipe below ↓
Perfect for baking any kind of tart or sweet pies, this shortcrust pastry holds its shape very well during baking!
Easily make homemade lemon curd with our step-by-step recipe! You know, it's that cream we put in lemon tarts (sometimes meringued) ;-) You can also spread it on pancakes or use it to fill macarons, choux, etc. Quick to make, this treat requires only a...
Caramel enhances many desserts and can be the star of some recipes! From floating islands to flan, make your own caramel for the best flavors.
Have you ever heard of flax egg ? If you follow a vegan diet or are intolerant to eggs, this simple combination of flaxseed and water could revolutionize the way you cook . Flax egg is a natural, inexpensive, and super-easy substitute that is...
To use up your leftover egg whites, nothing beats meringues! The perfect anti-waste recipe to accompany our tea/coffee ;-) This time, we make it even more indulgent by adding chocolate spread :-) Tested and approved by the whole team, you too can...
Make your desserts even more delicious by adding almond cream! This is a super easy and quick recipe to make. Below are the details of the ingredients and the steps to follow.
For a snack break or simply to start the day right, spread some salted butter caramel on slices of bread! Use it also to drizzle over pastries or ice cream ;)
If you're a Kinder Bueno lover, you obviously melt for the extra creamy filling found in Kinder Bueno?! Good news: we reveal the recipe!! Plus, it only contains two ingredients. You got it, there's no reason not to try this wonder ♥ We leave you with...
You are most likely familiar with praline , present in many pastries (including the French Paris-Brest that we love): This paste made from roasted dried fruits and caramel is not that difficult to make. Today, rather than with hazelnuts or...
What if I told you that you can make puffed rice at home with just a pan and in less than 1 minute? If you don't believe it, we provide the step-by-step recipe so you can see that it's true and extremely easy! And much cheaper than buying it.
We all love choux, these fluffy buns from France, filled with custard or whipped cream ! Here is the simpliest recipe ever to achieve this classic pastry !
Put your baking basics to the test
Together we have explored 18 basic preparations that are essential for those who love baking, from essential techniques to small tricks for perfect results. Now it's your turn: which recipes or basic preparations would you like to see in our next articles? Write them in the comments and help us create content designed just for those who, like you, want to become a true pastry master!
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