5 Traditional French desserts

These 5 decadent traditional French desserts are the ultimate in French baking! These recipes use some of the finest ingredients : apples, pumpkin, chocolate, biscuits roses and more!

There are so many wonderful things about living in Paris. One of the best parts of living here, is the food and especially, the desserts!

We have many French recipes on this blog. Hugo is French and loves making traditional French desserts.

All of these French desserts are perfect for the homecook. Pin this post for the next time you’re having friends over and would like to make a special French dessert or for a romantic date night in with the one you love.

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Caramelized apple galette des rois

Homemade caramel and spiced apples make up this traditional French epiphany tart. In France, we make this tart in January but I recommend eating it year round! It is sure to become one of your favorite French desserts too.

These 5 decadent French desserts are the ultimate in French baking! These recipes use some of the finest ingredients : apples, pumpkin, chocolate, biscuits roses and more! | ahedgehoginthekitchen.com

The best tarte tatin

A French classic that tastes as good as it looks! Caramel and poached apples = one of the most amazing French desserts!

Honey pumpkin madeleines

One of our absolute favorite French desserts : madeleines are quick and easy to make. They are also a French classic and you will be able to enjoy these as a teatime snack over several days. YUM!

Biscuits roses de Reims cheesecake

We were inspired to make this lovely little pink cheesecake after visiting the Fossier pink biscuit factory in Reims (more on that coming soon so stay tuned!).

The best French hot chocolate

Nothing is better than French hot chocolate, nothing! Perfect every month of the year! Rich, creamy, full of dark chocolate… It doesn’t get any better than this!