7 French Desserts You Can Make At Home This Summer

By Bornika Das

French desserts are poplar for their intricate flavours and visually stunning presentations. French pastry institutions have created and defined entire categories of desserts. The art of artisanal pastry-making is highly respected in France and is considered a true culinary art. Check out the 7 most popular desserts you can try at home.

Crème Brûlée

This classic French dessert features a rich and creamy custard topped with a crisp caramelized sugar layer. This is one of the most popular desserts eaten across the world.

Chocolate Mousse

This French delicacy resonates French elegance. Just as it looks beautiful, the dessert also tastes delicious.

Tarte Tatin

This classic French upside-down apple tart is a staple of any pastry kitchen. This dessert can be served with vanilla ice cram.

Éclairs

These classic French pastries feature a choux pastry shell filled with a creamy pastry cream and topped with a chocolate glaze.

Macarons

These French Macarons are considered to be the work of art. These can be eaten with buttercreams.

Opera Cake

This layered French dessert is made with layers of almond sponge cake, coffee syrup, and chocolate ganache, all covered in a smooth chocolate glaze.

Crème Caramel

This silky smooth and caramel-topped dessert is a French classic. To serve, invert the dish onto a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining caramel sauce.