Welcome to the section of my website entirely dedicated to French sweet recipes from Monsieur de France. Here you will find easy homemade desserts to prepare: crepes, pies, madeleines, brioches, mousses, cookies, and regional treats. Each recipe shares a piece of French expertise and can be enjoyed from breakfast to afternoon tea.
The financier is an iconic French cupcake made with almond powder, egg whites, and brown butter. Originally known as the “visitandine,” it was popularized in Paris around the stock exchange as a convenient snack for financiers. On this page, delve into the history of the financier, discover its surprising origins, and then follow an easy financier recipe step by step to make it at home.
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Candy cane recipe and origin of French barley sugar
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La candy cane, célèbre canne rouge et blanche de Noël, n’est pas née aux États-Unis ! Sa recette s’inspire du sucre d’orge français, inventé au XVIIᵉ siècle par des religieuses. Découvrez comment faire vos candy canes maison et l’histoire étonnante de ce bonbon franco-américain.
Chocolate mousse is one of the most iconic French desserts. Served in family homes, bistros, and classic restaurants, it is loved for its light texture and deep chocolate flavor. In this article, you will discover the authentic French chocolate mousse recipe, prepared the way French chefs traditionally make it, using simple ingredients and precise techniques. You will also find two easy variations, designed to suit different tastes while respecting the spirit of French cuisine.
Article updated on December 21, 2025
It's the scent of winter snacks and family Sundays. Homemade waffles are one of those simple, comforting treats that you never tire of making. Here is the perfect recipe for golden, fluffy waffles that are sure to be a success.
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10 typical French desserts and their easy recipes
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French pastries fascinate the whole world. Their desserts are a blend of history, expertise, and gourmet pleasure. From chocolate mousse to macarons, here are the ten most famous desserts, ranked from the simplest to the most technical, with their recipes and level of difficulty.
The birthday cake! Here's a nice tradition that we still respect in France. This cake is full of symbols, and here's its history.
France is the land of macaroons. Many towns and regions have their own macaroon recipe. Parisian macaroons of all colors are very recent in culinary history. Among the oldest are macarons from Nancy. They're probably the best! And even if the real recipe is a secret, you can make Nancy macaroons at home that are pretty close to the real Nancy macaroons.
Brioche is not exclusive to France. You can find delicious ones in Austria or Italy, for example, but as always, in France, there are regional recipes. You can take a real tour of France's brioche scene. Here's its history, a few famous French brioches and above all: the easy brioche recipe!
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Jam Making Tips: Common Problems and Solutions
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Making homemade jam is simple, but small mistakes can ruin texture or flavour. Cooking time, sugar balance and storage all matter. Here are practical tips to fix common jam problems and get reliable results.here are some tips from Mamie Simone, my french grandmother.
Article updated on December 15, 2025
Praline is a hazelnut-based sweet (the best-known is Lyon's pink praline), praline is a kind of crunchy slab made from hazelnuts and sugar, and praline is the delicious paste that flavors chocolates. A delicious culinary invention that we owe to France and whose recipes we give you here.
