Egg-free chocolate mousse: all the tips for a perfect texture
A sudden craving for chocolate mousse... more eggs in the refrigerator? Or maybe you're looking for an alternative for allergy reasons, a vegan diet, or simply out of curiosity? Great news: it's perfectly possible to make a mousse...
Loaf cakes
The conservation of bakery products
Hello pastry enthusiasts! Today, I propose a comprehensive guide on the conservation of baking products. Whether you are an enthusiastic amateur or a budding baker, properly storing your creations is just as important as making them. Why proper storage of pastries...
CAP pastry self-study
Online baking school: I (re)test Youschool
In recent years, after receiving numerous inquiries about the best online training to obtain a pastry apprenticeship (CAP patisserie), I had contacted Youschool to test their platform. Since then, my article has garnered quite a few views and comments, proof that the topic...
Choux pastry base
Chocolate éclair glazing
A few months ago, I shared all the steps to successfully make a chocolate éclair worthy of a CAP pâtissier (baking certificate). But in that article, I didn't cover the topic of glazing. It's a not-so-easy technique that you absolutely need to master...
Creams
Complete guide to cream pastries: recipes, tips, and uses
Introduction Puddings are the jewels of French pastry, bringing richness, flavor, and texture to desserts. From the classic cream puff to the elegant fruit tart, a well-mastered pudding transforms a simple pastry into a gourmet work of art. In this article,…
Loaf cakes
How to fix a grainy cream: effective solutions in baking
How to Fix Grained or Separated Cream After explaining how to rescue a failed ganache and sharing my tips for salvaging almost any recipe, I detail today all the solutions for fixing grained or separated cream, regardless of the type of cream...
Loaf cakes
Complete guide on pie doughs: recipes, tips, and uses
The pastry dough is the perfect foundation for creating sweet and savory delights in your kitchen. Whether it's a comforting apple tart, a flavorful Lorraine quiche, or an elegant tarte Tatin, the choice of the dough largely determines the success of...
Cookies
Easy sponge cake with 3 ingredients!
The sponge cake Sponge cake can be a scary preparation: who hasn’t ended up with a dense, slightly flat cookie, or one that sank after baking? It’s ultra frustrating, and that’s why I’m going to share all my tips to make sure it never happens…