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Classic Mille-Feuille
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · Russia · 2 min ·

Classic Mille-Feuille

Raspberry parfait is an exquisite cold dessert of French origin, a cross between sorbet (simply put, frozen fruit puree) and classic ice cream. It's perfect for hot summer days when fresh berries are abundant.

Blackberries bear fruit in August and September. In cooking, this berry is used in the same way as its close relative, the raspberry. Fresh blackberries are used to make jam, compote, preserves, marmalade, and fillings.

Strawberry baked goods come in a wide variety. These include strawberry pies—open, closed, and lattice-topped—and formal sponge cakes, as well as cold yogurt and curd mousse cakes. Particularly delicious are...

Strawberry ice cream, granita, sorbet, and mousse are easy to make. And most importantly, all these desserts are delicious and aromatic. Strawberries are one of the first summer berries to appear on shelves, and their...

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