A Symphony of French Chocolate Truffles

A Symphony or rather a selection of fresh cream chocolate truffles, this is my basic recipe with a few indulgent added extras…….such as toasted almonds, stem ginger with brandy or rum! These decadent rich truffles are perfect to finish of a dinner party with, especially if you serve them on a Truffle Tree – Recipe #270171 Do try to use very high quality minimum 70% solids chocolate, it really does make such a difference to the taste. They also freeze very well – which means you can make them in advance and at leisure; they only take about 1 hour to defrost at room temperature.

Riz Au Lait

A very cheap, but o so good dessert. Add some fresh fruit and you’ll have a very nice and heavenly breakfast!

Flammekeuch

Flammekeuch is a pizza-like affair with a thin bread crust topped with crème fraiche, fromage blanc, smoked bacon and thinly sliced onion. From the LCBO magazine.

Pear, Roquefort and Rosemary French Galettes – Tartelettes

These wonderful little tartelettes are made from a combination of ripe, sweet pears with tangy, sharp Roquefort blue cheese and aromatic rosemary.They make an excellent and very elegant starter; they are also wonderful if served as a light luncheon dish, with salads and chutney or pickles. The galettes can be assembled several hours in advance – or even the night before – then chilled until you are ready to bake and serve them. I have stipulated shortcrust pastry – but puff pastry can also be used.

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