‘Crème brûlée’ is one of the most classic French desserts that probably don’t need a description. To this day, a vast majority of French restaurants have their version on their menu. Our fusion recipe adds some strong Vietnamese drip coffee to the traditional custard, which […]
Desserts
Time to feed the sugar monster!
Galette des Rois • French King Cake
Galette des rois is a puff pastry cake with a frangipane filling. It is made and served during the celebration of Epiphany every January.
Clafoutis aux fruits • French baked fruit custard
A French baked dessert that originates from the Limousin region, traditionally made with whole unpitted cherries and a creamy flan batter.
Tarte aux fraises • Strawberry tart
By far one of Maxime’s all-time favorites, ‘Tarte aux fraises’ is a major staple of French ‘pâtisserie’ made with ‘pâte brisée’, a creamy filling, and fresh strawberries. He remembers the countless times his parents have made this delightful spring tart for family gatherings, birthday parties, […]
Foraged wood sorrel sorbet
Foraging for edible wild plants is Mai’s new obsession. It is incredible how much we don’t know about ‘wild’ (not cultivated) plants. We have been conditioned to see only fruits and vegetables in grocery stores as edible. While most of us don’t have the time […]
Mousse au café • Coffee mousse
This coffee mousse is a delicious variant to the more traditional chocolate mousse and will be the perfect dessert for that next dinner with your friends. It is truly a recipe that doesn’t require anyone to be an experienced cook – and it is fun […]
Cà phê sữa đá affogato with condensed milk ice cream
A Vietnamese take on an Italian classic: condensed milk ice cream and Vietnamese coffee – Cà phê sữa đá in dessert form.
Crêpes sucrées • Classic French crêpes
During these social-distancing times where we can’t travel back home, comfort food from our native countries is even more important to our well-being. For Maxime, crêpes are one of those quintessential French staples that he makes regularly on weekends to feel at home. Crêpes are […]