The countdown is on – just one week until we’re back in Paris, and all I can think about is all the delicious food we’ll get to enjoy!
Last year, when that familiar Paris itch hit, I turned to Ina Garten’s repertoire of French-inspired desserts to satisfy my cravings from afar. And of course, Ina – the ultimate francophile – delivered.
From elegant classics like French Apple Tart and Chocolate Cassis Cake, to showstoppers like Coeur à la Crème with Raspberries and Île Flottante, to satisfying challenges like Soufflé à l’Orange and Mixed Berry Pavlova, she offers plenty of ways to bring a little Paris to your plate.
Coeur a la Creme with Raspberries
Barefoot in Paris, page 189 (Recipe)
This dream of a dessert is what I want served to me on as my final meal.
Chocolate Cassis Cake
Foolproof, page 205 (Recipe)
A rich, decadent dessert that screams to be loved.
Soufflé a L’Orange
Food Network (Recipe)
Looking to impress? This light-as-air soufflé is bound to delight.
Profiteroles
Barefoot in Paris, page 219 (Recipe)
Live your French fantasy by making these profiteroles. You can make them with pastry cream or ice cream, but I prefer the ice cream stuffed ones.
Ile Flottante
Barefoot in Paris, page 180 (Recipe)
This beautiful dessert is one of my favorites and perfect for a special meal.
Chocolate Mousse
Family Style, page 166 (Version of the recipe here)
I’ve never met a mousse I didn’t love and this one is a favorite.
Crème Brulee
Barefoot in Paris, page 222 (Recipe)
Nothing is more satisfying than cracking into a creme brulee to enjoy that creamy custard.
Mixed Berry Pavlova
Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 173 (Recipe)
Pavlovas are a labor of love but such a satisfying dessert.
Apple Cake “Tatin”
Food Network (Recipe)
I may have burnt the caramel the first time I made this one, but it still ranks toward the top on my favorite desserts.
Daniel Rose’s Pear Clafouti
Cook Like A Pro, page 218 (Recipe)
I adore a clafouti and this version Daniel Rose shared on Ina’s show is my go-to.
French Apple Tart
Back to Basics, page 191 (Recipe)
This absolute Ina classic is one of the first desserts I make each fall – it never gets old.
Pavlova Fruit Tart
Food Network (Recipe)
This one is very similar to her Mixed Berry Pavlova, but it’s so good I thought it deserved a second spot on the list.
Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Cooking for Jeffrey, page 231 (Recipe)
A delicious spin on a French classic!
French Nougatine
Food Network (Recipe)
I didn’t know what to expect with this dessert and it turned out to be one of my favorite in the whole project.
Raspberry Tart
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, page 182 (Recipe)
Another recipe that was still phenomenal even if I did mess up the crust.
Coconut Madeleines
Barefoot in Paris, page 212 (Recipe)
Sure these require a special pan, but nothing beats one fresh out of the oven.
Dark Chocolate Terrine with Orange Sauce
Make It Ahead, page 209 (Recipe)
A rich, decadent dark chocolate dessert perfect to cool you down on a warm day.
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