Christmas is the perfect time to push the boat out when it comes to crafting decadent sweet treats. So why not try your hand at some French Christmas desserts this year?
French desserts cover a myriad of styles, from decadent yuletide logs to a classic crème brûlée, and make the perfect addition to any festive table.
Make a name for yourself this Christmas and take your pick from our round-up of some of the classics below:
French Christmas Desserts
French cotillon Christmas chocolate cake
The queen of all chocolate cakes offers a layered, rich and altogether delicious slice of Christmas. This recipe combines milk, dark and bittersweet chocolate with espresso coffee and cognac. What’s not to like?
Bite-sized French cotillons
Try this French speciality with a sponge cake base, jelly and vanilla custard served in bite-sized individual portions on spoons. If indulgence is your go-to word at Christmas, there’s no need to stop at one bite-sized treat!
Proust's madeleines
Offering the perfect opportunity to learn about classic French literature while baking, try making the famous madeleine at home with this easy madeleine recipe. They could become your own nostalgic trigger.
Chocolate and almond madeleines
Because Christmas is all about chocolate, chocolate lovers can take their madeleines to another dimension with this moreish chocolate and almond recipe. The crunchy almonds make the perfect foil to the spongy texture of the madeleines.
Christmas yule log
Complete your table and set the festive tone with a traditional yule log cake - a classic cake fit for any Christmas party.
Poached pears
For an elegant and grown-up dessert, try these delicious and easy-to-make Christmas desserts with pears and red wine and a hint of cinnamon.
French chocolate mousse
Whip up a crowd-pleasing chocolate mousse, courtesy of Ludo Lefebvre's superb recipe.
