https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/ Learning French patisserie one recipe at a time... Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:46:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 68190854 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-macaron-easter-nests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chocolate-macaron-easter-nests https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-macaron-easter-nests/#respond Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:46:34 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8283 Chocolate mini eggs, chocolate ganache and chocolate macaron shells! These chocolate macaron easter nests are a chocolate extravaganza. There really is no such thing as too much chocolate, trust me. I was very kindly gifted some amazing Amedei Toscano Black … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-macaron-easter-nests/feed/ 0 8283 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/almond-buns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=almond-buns https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/almond-buns/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:49:06 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8275 These buns are a delicious hybrid of a chelsea bun and the amazing filling you find in an almond croissant. I love almond croissants and I have made them and almond Danish pastries at home before, but they are not … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/almond-buns/feed/ 2 8275 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-chip-cinnamon-buns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chocolate-chip-cinnamon-buns https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-chip-cinnamon-buns/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:04:27 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8239 Cinnamon buns are absolutely delicious and this recipe is adapted from the ScandiKitchen recipe. I’ve retained all the good stuff, the cinnamon, cardamom and brown sugar but I’ve also added a healthy dose of Guittard chocolate chips to make these … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-chip-cinnamon-buns/feed/ 0 8239 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/millionaires-shortbread/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=millionaires-shortbread https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/millionaires-shortbread/#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 08:38:51 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8226 I’ve been wanting to make these salted caramel millionaire’s shortbread ever since Now Forager’s email dropped in my inbox in 2020, but I just never got round to it. It is the perfect recipe because it doesn’t used condensed milk … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/millionaires-shortbread/feed/ 0 8226 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/make-this-crowd-pleaser-raspberry-ganache-cake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=make-this-crowd-pleaser-raspberry-ganache-cake https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/make-this-crowd-pleaser-raspberry-ganache-cake/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:38:39 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8191 I was kindly gifted some delicious Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal 69% chocolate from Firetree Chocolate and I knew just what I had to bake with it. This raspberry ganache chocolate cake is rich, indulgent and definitely one for the adults. This … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/make-this-crowd-pleaser-raspberry-ganache-cake/feed/ 2 8191 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/paris-brest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paris-brest https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/paris-brest/#respond Sun, 06 Feb 2022 21:36:16 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8167 I absolutely love Paris-Brest, although you hardly ever see it for sale anywhere. I used to be so scared of making choux pastry, years ago I made some eclairs that were shocking. There wasn’t any space in the pastry to … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/paris-brest/feed/ 0 8167 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/lemon-victoria-sponge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lemon-victoria-sponge https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/lemon-victoria-sponge/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:13:17 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8143 I made this lemon victoria sponge so long ago. I sit and plan recipes I want to make and 9 times out of 10 I never get through my list of desired recipes and end up making something completely different … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/lemon-victoria-sponge/feed/ 3 8143 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/vanilla-hazelnut-melting-moments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vanilla-hazelnut-melting-moments https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/vanilla-hazelnut-melting-moments/#respond Sun, 23 Jan 2022 14:45:10 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8117 I was having a freezer clear out and I found a batch of white chocolate ganache lurking in the back. I needed a recipe to use up the ganache and I’ll be honest I wanted something that wasn’t too taxing. … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/vanilla-hazelnut-melting-moments/feed/ 0 8117 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-cream-doughnuts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chocolate-cream-doughnuts https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-cream-doughnuts/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:32:44 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8085 Well it seems that as in previous years I have disappeared over summer and now I’m back with some baking. I don’t know why baking is so seasonal for me, I definitely associate it more with Autumn and Winter. I … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chocolate-cream-doughnuts/feed/ 1 8085 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/spiced-chocolate-spread/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spiced-chocolate-spread https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/spiced-chocolate-spread/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:31:23 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8072 I really like chocolate spread, but I’m not a big fan of Nutella – I know, it’s sacrilege to admit that, but I really don’t get the fuss. My favourite thing about Nutella is the glass you’re left with! So, … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/spiced-chocolate-spread/feed/ 6 8072 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/hot-cross-buns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hot-cross-buns https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/hot-cross-buns/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:12:05 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8048 These hot cross buns are so good, I’ve made them twice now. When they are freshly made they are pillowy soft, delicious and bursting with fruit and spices. Then after a couple of days, as they get a little bit … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/hot-cross-buns/feed/ 6 8048 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/semlor-lenten-buns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=semlor-lenten-buns https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/semlor-lenten-buns/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=8026 I have wanted to make (and eat) Semlor for a while. I have an ever increasing list of things I want to bake and these have always been on it for a very long time. These are served in Scandinavia … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/semlor-lenten-buns/feed/ 3 8026 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-banana-cake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amarula-banana-cake https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-banana-cake/#respond Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=7979 This has been a tough January, more than usual I think and I have to confess that I’ve ‘treated’ myself to the odd tipple at the end of the day to congratulate myself on making it through! Amarula is the … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-banana-cake/feed/ 0 7979 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/pistachio-frangipane-mince-pies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pistachio-frangipane-mince-pies https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/pistachio-frangipane-mince-pies/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2020 20:48:34 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=7949 I love mince pies and every year I make a batch using homemade mincemeat and homemade candied peel. The flavour is so much better when you make your own and every year I try to make some form of twist … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/pistachio-frangipane-mince-pies/feed/ 2 7949 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/guylian-spiced-chocolate-tarts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guylian-spiced-chocolate-tarts https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/guylian-spiced-chocolate-tarts/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:48:57 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=7904 I am a big fan of Guylian Chocolate Sea Shells and I have contributed to their Finishing Touches e-book on a number of occasions. This Festive collection is full of some amazing recipes for you to bake over the Christmas … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/guylian-spiced-chocolate-tarts/feed/ 3 7904 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/lardy-cake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lardy-cake https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/lardy-cake/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:49:02 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=7893 I had three attempts at different lardy cake recipes until I got it right. I wanted a lardy cake that would taste like the ones from my childhood, purchased from bakeries that no longer exist. The first lardy cake I … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/lardy-cake/feed/ 3 7893 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/pecan-streusel-apple-pies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pecan-streusel-apple-pies https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/pecan-streusel-apple-pies/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:21:00 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=7855 Two apple recipes in a row! I hope it’s not too much for some of you, obviously anyone that isn’t a fan of apples will have been completely put off by these last two posts. I’m afraid you have my … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/pecan-streusel-apple-pies/feed/ 4 7855 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chausson-aux-pommes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chausson-aux-pommes https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chausson-aux-pommes/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:28:26 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=7840 How is everyone doing? Strange times indeed, but one thing that is for certain, nature hasn’t changed at all despite what is going on around us. The areas where I walk my dog Dylan have carried on as normal this … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/chausson-aux-pommes/feed/ 2 7840 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-vanilla-spice-mummy-eclairs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amarula-vanilla-spice-mummy-eclairs https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-vanilla-spice-mummy-eclairs/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:24:57 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=7817 These Amarula Vanilla Spice mummy eclairs are my second halloween recipe for Amarula. With their little googly eyes and piped bandages they just look so cute and they are so easy to achieve. Although I know these mummy eclairs look … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-vanilla-spice-mummy-eclairs/feed/ 4 7817 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-vanilla-spice-cobweb-cheesecakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amarula-vanilla-spice-cobweb-cheesecakes https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-vanilla-spice-cobweb-cheesecakes/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:41:27 +0000 https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/?p=7808 It’s getting to that spooky time of year and one of the few things we can do at the moment is eat delicious food and watch scary films on TV. Why not treat yourself to some of these amazing Amarula … Continued]]> https://www.patisseriemakesperfect.co.uk/amarula-vanilla-spice-cobweb-cheesecakes/feed/ 6 7808