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Dessert and Pastry Recipes
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · 48 min ago · España · 6 min ·

Dessert and Pastry Recipes

Looking for dessert and pastry recipes to inspire and impress your guests? Here you'll find quick and easy recipes that are sure to be a hit. Learn to cook a variety of treats easily and affordably.

This cheesecake and cream flan is so creamy that the only hard part will be eating just one slice. It melts in your mouth and the flavor is wonderful. It's one of those desserts I recommend saving room for after a big meal. Kids and adults alike will love it…

Here's a compilation of the most famous Easter desserts so you can surprise your loved ones with these delicacies. The truth is, there's a lot of tradition in Spain, and like any good tradition, it comes with culinary traditions, which I absolutely love. No…

Fancy an easy and delicious dessert, super refreshing and with just a few ingredients? Then this Orange Flan is the dessert for you, and besides being beautiful, its flavor is spectacular. As you can see, decorating it with orange segments gives it a festive touch that will look great on your…

This lemon cake is so tall and fluffy that it will be the star of your breakfasts and afternoon snacks. It makes quite a few servings, but I'm not sure if it will last long in your house, given how delicious it is. As you can see, making it is a breeze. Just follow my instructions…

I'll show you how to make this Parisian flan, or pastry flan, which is a true delight. It's a traditional French pastry recipe, so like any good traditional recipe, it has several different ways to prepare it. It will take you a while to make, but it's worth it. You can also buy the pastry...

Chocolate fondant, also known as lava cake, is a delicious dessert famous for its soft exterior and molten interior that oozes out when cut. Perfect for any occasion, the fondant is easy to prepare and always surprises those who try it. With its intense chocolate flavor…

Apple pie is one of those desserts that never goes out of style and is always appealing. Whether for breakfast, afternoon tea, dessert, or to accompany a mid-afternoon coffee, it's truly one of those pies that requires few ingredients but looks impressive. It's so refreshing and…

Strudel is a type of pastry originating from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and associated with German, Austrian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Romanian, and Italian cuisines. These little pastries have a delicate apple flavor that will leave you speechless if you haven't tried them. Let me show you how…

Goxua is a typical dessert from the Basque Country, especially from the city of Vitoria. It's presented with a layer of whipped cream, a layer of rum-soaked sponge cake, and a layer of custard. If you want to make a goxua suitable for everyone, instead of soaking the sponge cakes in alcohol, you just have to…

This banana cake with walnuts and chocolate chips is a great way to use up those ripe bananas that are lingering in the fruit bowl and starting to darken. I've added chopped walnuts and chocolate chips for extra flavor. It's a perfect option and…

These classic madeleines from Xavier Barriga are a real treat. They're the kind of madeleines you've always known, and the only hard part is being able to eat just one. They're so easy to make and you'll have them ready in no time. If you store them in an airtight container, you'll have enough for a few days so you can…

Do you like cheesecake? You'll see that making it is a breeze and perfect for beginners in the kitchen. The only thing you need to be careful about is baking it so it doesn't burn. As you know, not all ovens heat the same way…

Do you love baked cheesecakes? This Baked Blueberry Cheesecake is a real treat and doesn't require much preparation. If you're having a family meal or a get-together with friends, it's sure to be the perfect dessert because this type of cake is always a hit. It's so creamy because…

There are many ways to make torrijas, that delicious dessert that, although typical of Holy Week, is enjoyed year-round. These torrijas with wine are a true delight. If you haven't tried them, they'll surprise you, and if you have, you're surely already a...

Holy Week is approaching, and our kitchens are filled with the aroma of torrijas, leche frita, and pestiños. I'll show you how to make pestiños, a very traditional sweet from southern Spain. Although they can be prepared in several ways, I finished mine with sugar and cinnamon. With the ingredients I've listed, you'll get…

This chilled cheesecake with cherry jam will become a must-have at your family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. You can make it with any jam you like, but you'll see what a delicious flavor cherry jam adds. It's very easy to make and, what's more…

This lemon mousse is so refreshing, delicious, and light. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy after any meal, no matter how big or heavy. I love serving it in individual glasses because that way you're sure to only eat your portion. I've decorated mine, but you can also...

This cream mille-feuille will be ready in no time, and I assure you, you'll make it often. I prepared it with two sheets of store-bought puff pastry, but I've included the recipe if you'd like to make the puff pastry at home. You'll see what a delicious mille-feuille it is…

Do you like fritters? These pumpkin fritters will win you over and surprise you in equal measure. They're quick to prepare, and you probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen. There are many types of fritters, but these pumpkin ones are a big hit at my house because they're quite sweet, and also…

You're not dreaming, you've just found the world's fluffiest easy mandarin sponge cake. Tender, soft, and fluffy like a cloud. Its incredible flavor and unique texture will make you remember it forever. Although you won't need to remember it for long because you'll make it countless times...

Who loves tiramisu? Well, you'll love it presented in this individual format. It's a great way to surprise your loved ones. I really like this format because it looks so nice and is the perfect portion to finish a meal or for an afternoon snack. Don't hesitate to…

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