les desserts
French desserts are among the most well known, with sweet and savory and rich taste, the french desserts are cooked all around the world.
Raspberry BrûléeINGREDIENTS
1¼ cups heavy cream ¾ cup superfine sugar 7 cups (about 2 lbs.) raspberries (discard any "bruisers") ⅓ cup demerara sugar (can replace with brown sugar) EDITOR'S COMMENTS
5 STARS: This is a wonderful, fruity dessert that truly enlights one's mouth. One of the great things about this dish is its multiple pieces; there is soft, crunchy, and semi-malleable elements, not to mention its easy to make and tastes great, especially if you use fresh berries.
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Crêpes with Vanilla Ice CreamINGREDIENTS
FOR THE ICE CREAM: (OR USE ready-made) 3 egg yolks 1 cup milk 1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄4 tsp. salt 1⁄2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 2 cups heavy cream FOR THE CRÊPES: 2 eggs 1 1⁄2 cups milk 6 tbsp. melted butter, cooled 1 cup flour 1⁄2 tsp. salt EDITOR'S COMMENTS
4 STARS: This recipe is a delicious yet slightly complicated recipe that involves multiple parts. Do yourself a favor and pick up a tub of vanilla ice-cream from Costco, it has a rich vanilla flavor that will complement these homemade crepes wonderfully. The crepe itself is quite bland and needs embellishment. The great thing about this recipe is that it can double as both breakfast (probably skip the ice-cream and add fresh berries) and as a dessert.
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Crème BrûléeINGREDIENTS
2 cups heavy cream 5 tbsp. sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, split Small pinch salt 4 egg yolks EDITOR'S COMMENTS
4 STARS: Don't let the brief steps on here fool you--making this dish is a complicated process, especially for beginners. There is specialized equipment required (blowtorch and ramekins) which docks this a star; however, if prepared properly, this treat is fantastic. With time, your skills will increase and this dish will become a frequent. Its fantastic taste has propelled it into becoming a staple at many french restaurants.
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