#gluten free petit choux

[somewhatdelicious]

Gustav II Adolf choux

In Gothenburg we have a tradition of celebrating the king that founded our city with eating cakes with his head in chocolate. He was a bit of a douche off course, like most kings in history, and was responsible for a lot of suffering and woe. He also liked wars, which is why the Nazis love him and thinks he was a swell fella. So it's with mixed emotions i present this cake that I baked in celebration of Gothenburg's 400 year anniversary. But it was a long time ago, and after all it's just a cake. A very lovely cake!

A fun thing about this cake is that apparently there's no standards. As long as you have the head stuck on top of it, anything goes. So I used my trusted choux https://somewhatdelicious.tumblr.com/post/55003263590 recipe and piped it out in thin squares using a giant rifled flat piping tip. I added 10 more minutes to the second part of the baking, and also added 10 extra minutes of high heat upside down on a rack to ensure that the bottom was crusty. Next time I might make an even thinner layer and not cut them lengthwise. I layered them and filled them with half-and-half whipped cream and vanilla custard. They were very pretty and just the right amount of sweet!

[sweetoothgirl]

ah! can you do a list of french pastries?

Yes!

Macarons

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/tagged/macaron

Choux Pastry

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/177282775898/sweetoothgirl-chocolate-blackberry-choux-buns

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/177256857818/sweetoothgirl-mascarpone-raspberry-rose-cream

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/176673410788/choux-a-la-creme-glacee-ice-cream-sandwiches

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/149900437808/sweetoothgirl-cannoli-cream-filled-choux

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/tagged/cream+puff

Madeleines

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/135354459607/hot-cocoa-madeleines

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/173976824627/chocolate-covered-strawberry-matcha-madeleines

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/147455291472/spiced-madeleines

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/172086381721/madeleines-with-lemon-curd

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/161337106109/gluten-free-pistachio-madeleines

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/116144398998/chocolate-mint-chip-madeleines

Éclairs

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/tagged/eclair

Croissants

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/tagged/Croissant

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/tagged/chocolate+croissant

Financier

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/113025232287/pistachio-saffron-rose-financiers

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/145458248273/sweetoothgirl-roasted-rhubarb-financier

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/147466952937/pepita-financiers-with-nectarines-gluten-free

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/124448971351/strawberry-financiers

Tarts

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/172085523888/paris-mont-blanc-chestnut-biscuit-with-a

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/169933023644/pistachio-paris-brest

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/176735787794/sweetoothgirl-fresh-fruit-tart-with-vanilla

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/177070867175/sweetoothgirl-tarte-au-citron

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/167947942718/sweetoothgirl-almond-apple-tarte-fine-with

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/158555882999/sweetoothgirl-tarte-au-chocolat-meringu%C3%A9e

Tarte Tatin

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/165801491250/sweetoothgirl-salted-maple-apple-tarte-tatin-with

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/151253080498/sweetoothgirl-pink-pearl-apple-calvados

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/165243027169/sweetoothgirl-maple-fig-tarte-tatin

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/159766463041/sweetoothgirl-nutella-banana-tarte-tatin

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/136225044590/carrot-tarte-tatin-glazed-with-orange-juice

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/136646284255/amazing-apple-tarte-tatin

Galettes

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/tagged/galette

Petit four

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/176810455625/sweetoothgirl-strawberry-and-chocolate-petit

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/172780957264/sweetoothgirl-peanut-butter-and-jelly-petit

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/131319985030/smores-petit-fours

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/173425850682/sweetoothgirl-coconut-lemon-curd-petit-fours

Canelés

http://sweetoothgirl.tumblr.com/post/170233130797/sweetoothgirl-orange-blossom-canel%C3%A9s

I think that is everything I have!

x

[lambpain82-blog]

The best Canada Day desserts from coast to coast

Exploring Canada has long been one of my passions and traveling to the far corners of our beautiful country has allowed me to enjoy a myriad of culinary experiences from coast to coast.

No matter where you land on the map of Canada, you’re sure to find a local dessert, as Canadians have a notorious sweet tooth. Here in Québec, I make my butter tarts with maple syrup and on the Prairies, they bake Flapper Pie from their grandmother’s recipe.

On Vancouver Island, Nanaimo bars are stacked, irresistibly, on every café counter. Salty and sweet, oatcakes can be found at various stops along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, and in the Yukon, even the cinnamon buns are made with sourdough starter.

I still dream about the partridgeberry pie and hot toutons drizzled with molasses in Bonavista, NL and if you’re ever in Ontario’s Niagara region, cool off with peaches n’ cream ice cream from Avondale Dairy Bar.

Without question, Canadians will be celebrating our upcoming national holiday with something sweet and so today I’m bringing you a handful of suggestions for a perfect Canada Day dessert.

The best Canada Day desserts from coast to coast

Photo by Tim Chin

Maybe you already have your Canada Day dessert traditions, a recipe passed down from your grandmother for Saskatoon berry pie or date squares. Those are gems to be treasured, for sure. But in case you are looking for something new, this round-up of recipes is sure to inspire.

Photo by Tim Chin

Maple Pecan Butter Tarts

I’m starting with my favourite – the classic butter tart, only I’ve taken the liberty of using maple syrup for an even stickier treat. They are a three-bite delight, encased in a flaky crust and delivering just the right amount of sweetness.

Get the recipe for Maple Pecan Butter Tarts in my book, Brown Eggs and Jam Jars.

Sour Cream Panna Cotta with Strawberry Compote

On a scorching hot long weekend, it can be nice to cool off with a chilled dessert. Creamy, light-as-air-panna cotta is scrumptious on its own and even better when served with a seasonal fruit compote. Red and white, the panna cotta is keeping with the colour scheme, but best of all is the fact that it can be made well in advance.

Get the Recipe:: Sour Cream Panna Cotta with Strawberry Compote

Strawberry Shortbread Jammy Bars

It’s not summer without a crumble bar filled with seasonal berries, and few are as decadent as these jammy shortbread treats. They are reminiscent of traditional thumbprint cookies, but offer the perfect amount of jam in every bite.

Get the Recipe :: Strawberry Shortbread Jammy Bars my recipe via FNC.

Photo by Tim Chin

Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake with Fresh Strawberries

I love this lemon cake so much, I make it year round, even when it’s too hot to bake. It slices up nicely to feed at least 20 people, especially when served with a scoop or two of ice cream.

For a summer spin, I leave off the sugared lemons and heap strawberries on top while the glaze is still sticky. A lemony glaze with the bright berries – there’s your red and white Canada Day decoration.

Don’t worry if you can’t find Meyer lemons, it isn’t the season. Just use regular lemons, organic if possible.

Get the Recipe :: Lemon Bundt Cake

Nanaimo Bars

You’d think that I would have a recipe for Canada’s most popular sweet in my back pocket, but I honestly don’t make them often enough. My very favourite bar comes from the Feast cookbook, and is a gluten-free Nanaimo Bar recipe sourced from Mon Petit Choux in Nanaimo, B.C. They are a lot of work (compared to most bar desserts, which are reputably simple), but they are well worth the effort.

Get the recipe :: Nanaimo Bars from Mon Petit Choux via Feast: An Edible Road Trip

Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Shortcakes

Another simple do-ahead dessert, thanks to a freezer stash of whole wheat shortcakes. Use any local berries that are in season right now and dress them up with mounds of whipped cream.

Get the recipe :: Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Shortcakes

Muscavado Blueberry Plum Sorbet

Keep cool with a scoop or two of this vibrant summer fruit sorbet. I love the blueberry-plum flavour combination because it is a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Our local U-Pick is bursting with blueberries, but if huckleberries or saskatoon berries grow where you live, you can use those in the sorbet instead.

Get the recipe :: Muscavado Blueberry Plum Sorbet

Meringue-Topped, Layered Ice Cream Cake

It’s going to be so hot over the long weekend here in Montreal, so you may want to build an ice cream cake and serve that up to your friends. This one is a crowd-pleaser for sure.

Get the recipe:: Meringue-Topped, Layered Ice Cream Cake

Canadian readers, how will you celebrate Canada Day?

Source: http://www.simplebites.net/the-best-canada-day-desserts-from-coast-to-coast/

[pizzabass8-blog]

The best Canada Day desserts from coast to coast

Exploring Canada has long been one of my passions and traveling to the far corners of our beautiful country has allowed me to enjoy a myriad of culinary experiences from coast to coast.

No matter where you land on the map of Canada, you’re sure to find a local dessert, as Canadians have a notorious sweet tooth. Here in Québec, I make my butter tarts with maple syrup and on the Prairies, they bake Flapper Pie from their grandmother’s recipe.

On Vancouver Island, Nanaimo bars are stacked, irresistibly, on every café counter. Salty and sweet, oatcakes can be found at various stops along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, and in the Yukon, even the cinnamon buns are made with sourdough starter.

I still dream about the partridgeberry pie and hot toutons drizzled with molasses in Bonavista, NL and if you’re ever in Ontario’s Niagara region, cool off with peaches n’ cream ice cream from Avondale Dairy Bar.

Without question, Canadians will be celebrating our upcoming national holiday with something sweet and so today I’m bringing you a handful of suggestions for a perfect Canada Day dessert.

The best Canada Day desserts from coast to coast

Photo by Tim Chin

Maybe you already have your Canada Day dessert traditions, a recipe passed down from your grandmother for Saskatoon berry pie or date squares. Those are gems to be treasured, for sure. But in case you are looking for something new, this round-up of recipes is sure to inspire.

Photo by Tim Chin

Maple Pecan Butter Tarts

I’m starting with my favourite – the classic butter tart, only I’ve taken the liberty of using maple syrup for an even stickier treat. They are a three-bite delight, encased in a flaky crust and delivering just the right amount of sweetness.

Get the recipe for Maple Pecan Butter Tarts in my book, Brown Eggs and Jam Jars.

Sour Cream Panna Cotta with Strawberry Compote

On a scorching hot long weekend, it can be nice to cool off with a chilled dessert. Creamy, light-as-air-panna cotta is scrumptious on its own and even better when served with a seasonal fruit compote. Red and white, the panna cotta is keeping with the colour scheme, but best of all is the fact that it can be made well in advance.

Get the Recipe:: Sour Cream Panna Cotta with Strawberry Compote

Strawberry Shortbread Jammy Bars

It’s not summer without a crumble bar filled with seasonal berries, and few are as decadent as these jammy shortbread treats. They are reminiscent of traditional thumbprint cookies, but offer the perfect amount of jam in every bite.

Get the Recipe :: Strawberry Shortbread Jammy Bars my recipe via FNC.

Photo by Tim Chin

Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake with Fresh Strawberries

I love this lemon cake so much, I make it year round, even when it’s too hot to bake. It slices up nicely to feed at least 20 people, especially when served with a scoop or two of ice cream.

For a summer spin, I leave off the sugared lemons and heap strawberries on top while the glaze is still sticky. A lemony glaze with the bright berries – there’s your red and white Canada Day decoration.

Don’t worry if you can’t find Meyer lemons, it isn’t the season. Just use regular lemons, organic if possible.

Get the Recipe :: Lemon Bundt Cake

Nanaimo Bars

You’d think that I would have a recipe for Canada’s most popular sweet in my back pocket, but I honestly don’t make them often enough. My very favourite bar comes from the Feast cookbook, and is a gluten-free Nanaimo Bar recipe sourced from Mon Petit Choux in Nanaimo, B.C. They are a lot of work (compared to most bar desserts, which are reputably simple), but they are well worth the effort.

Get the recipe :: Nanaimo Bars from Mon Petit Choux via Feast: An Edible Road Trip

Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Shortcakes

Another simple do-ahead dessert, thanks to a freezer stash of whole wheat shortcakes. Use any local berries that are in season right now and dress them up with mounds of whipped cream.

Get the recipe :: Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Shortcakes

Muscavado Blueberry Plum Sorbet

Keep cool with a scoop or two of this vibrant summer fruit sorbet. I love the blueberry-plum flavour combination because it is a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Our local U-Pick is bursting with blueberries, but if huckleberries or saskatoon berries grow where you live, you can use those in the sorbet instead.

Get the recipe :: Muscavado Blueberry Plum Sorbet

Meringue-Topped, Layered Ice Cream Cake

It’s going to be so hot over the long weekend here in Montreal, so you may want to build an ice cream cake and serve that up to your friends. This one is a crowd-pleaser for sure.

Get the recipe:: Meringue-Topped, Layered Ice Cream Cake

Canadian readers, how will you celebrate Canada Day?

Source: http://www.simplebites.net/the-best-canada-day-desserts-from-coast-to-coast/

[mynytours]

A Sugar Lover’s Guide to New York City

There’s no better way to get a “real, intimate taste” of New York City than checking out the local cuisine.

With over 45,000 eating and drinking establishments (and counting), the Big Apple is home to some of the most exotic eateries in the world, including Michelin-star restaurants, authentic delis and colorful food trucks that are as irresistible as they are budget-friendly.

If you’ve ever had the chance to visit, you may also know that NYC is a sugar-lover’s paradise, featuring some of the most sought-after bakeries, ice cream parlors, waffle houses and pastry shops in the world.

And if you haven’t, you’re literally in for a treat!

The Sweetest Spots in the City

No two desserts are created equal—and no one knows that better than the wildly creative and super talented pastry chefs in New York City.

If you’re visiting for the first time, you may be overwhelmed by the number of tempting options. (What can we say; we love a good macaroon!)

Make your way to the best dessert menu in town by checking out the City’s most loved and celebrated sweet treats. Here are some places that are sure to satisfy your sugary cravings:

Serendipity 3

Address: 225 East 60th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.

It’s easy to find good food in NYC; but finding an extensive dessert menu with delightfully unique sugary creations—that’s something only a handful of places can offer. And Serendipity 3 is definitely one of them.

Founded in 1954 by Stephen Bruce, this popular restaurant located on the Upper East Side carries a historic legacy as a hotspot for a once-unknown Andy Warhol and First Lady Jackie O. Drawing customers from around the world with its decadent sundaes and frozen desserts, it made the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s most expensive dessert.

What makes the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate so luxurious that it comes at a hefty price tag of $25,000?

It’s made of 28 exotic blends of cocoa and 5 grams of—you guessed it—23-karat edible gold!

If you’re willing to splurge up to $1,000 on your sugar fill, try the Golden Opulence Sundae and give them a 48-hour notice. But if you’re looking for a more reasonably-priced indulgence, look no further than the good ol’ Frrrozen Hot Chocolate that’s bound to make your cold winter days warm and delicious.

ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

Address: 203 East 10th Street, between 2nd and 1st Avenues.

If you love dessert so much, you could have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a visit to ChikaLicious will be a dream-come-true!

Located in the heart of the East Village, this fabulous dessert bar was founded in 2003, and opens its doors to a small audience of 20, who get a chance to see their dessert prepared and plated.

With a prix fixe three-course tasting menu worth $18, you get an “Amuse”, your choice of dessert and Petite Fours. You can also take the experience to a whole new level with coffee, wine, tea and cheese pairing for an additional charge of $9.

Some of our personal favorites: the exquisite warm Chocolate Tarte with Pink Peppercorn Ice Cream and Red Wine Sauce, and the equally divine Caramel Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sorbet and Frosted Pecan!

This is a fabulous place to bring older kids, especially if you want to celebrate their departure from overly-sweet candy and refine their palate with a sophisticated fromage blanc cheesecake.

Baked by Melissa

Address: 7 East 14th Street.

You know a place makes one-of-a-kind cupcakes when it starts shipping nationwide.

Known for catering at birthdays and special events, Baked by Melissa isn’t your run-of-the-mill cupcake factory. It’s a passionate initiative that lets your cupcake obsession run wild!

Specializing in signature bite-sized treats, the cup cake shop offers an impressive selection of delectable flavors in cup cakes and macaroons, with gluten-free and nut-free options. If you’re taking a walking tour of the City, take a leisurely stroll to any of the 13 locations and buy a box of dozen. They’ll be gone before you know it!

Notable mentions: Chocolate Chip Pancake, Rice Crispy Treat, S’mores, Cookie Dough, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon and the fan-favorite Tie-Dye.

Dominique Ansel Bakery

Address: 189 Spring Street (between Sullivan and Thompson).

No dessert list is complete without classic French pastry. And Dominique Ansel hits all the right notes with his signature French-inspired cakes, tarts and éclairs.

With an innovative menu that changes every 6 to 8 weeks, award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel pulls out all the stops with delightful new creations like the milk and cookie shot, frozen s’mores, madeleine, yuzu praline tart, and the doughnut-croissant love-child, famously known as “The Cronut”.

Wondering what a French pastry version of a peanut butter cup would look and taste like?

Try the Paris-New York, a pâte à choux dough enriched with silky caramel mousse and chocolate decadence, accompanied by the most exquisite marshmallows with a rich mousse-like consistency. With fantastic new flavors to come out each month, this is one bakery that never ceases to amaze!

Beware: only 300 cronuts are made daily, and each person is allowed to purchase only 2. Early risers get a super sweet reward by eliminating up to an hour of waiting time.

The long queue may be a bit of a downer, but the mouth-watering whiff of fresh pastries and tart will make your wait that much sweeter!

Max Brenner Chocolate By the Bald Man

Address: 841, Broadway.

You know the demand for dessert is at an all-time high when a restaurant bases its entire menu on chocolate!  

That’s right, folks—we saved the best for last!

If a five-course meal centered on dessert is your ultimate fantasy, Max Brenner fulfills it through “a chocolate love story” with a very happy ending.

Hot chocolate served in warm, cozy “Hug Mugs”, milkshakes poured into whimsical “Alice cups”, there’s no end to the chocolate fantasy at Max Brenner.

If you’re in the mood for something heavy, be sure to try their signature offerings, including the dessert pizza with your choice of topping, or the ultimate dream: a build-your-own cake!

A delightfully sweet way to wrap up an all-day walking tour, Max Brenner is a wonderful, warm sanctuary for visitors with a sweet tooth!

My NY Tours, well-known for their fascinating and engaging walking tours, has used Max Brenner’s during it’s seasonal Holiday Lights Extravaganza tours, providing patrons with an inclusive hot beverage and a choice of decadent dessert.

For more tours in the Big Apple and travel tips, book an in-depth tour package and make your trip to NYC as easy as pie!