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A Christmas Croquembouche seems like the perfect way to celebrate this holiday season. Cream puffs held together by swirls of delicate caramel make for a gorgeous, festive display. More Holiday Recipes
Bûche de Noël is a fun, festive cake resembling a holiday yule log. It’s a beautiful cake that’s perfect as a Christmas dessert. This is a classic French dessert that is served at Christmas time. Bûche de Noël translates as the “Christmas Log” and is meant to look like the […]
I love making Sufganiyot for Chanukah. Below is a recipe for a jelly-filled donut, but you can fill and top these with whatever you want. More Holiday Favorites
This spice cake is a beautiful fall recipe. The cranberry filling, spices and gorgeous look makes this cake right at home on a Thanksgiving or holiday dessert table. As the temperature turns chilly and the holiday season nears, it makes me crave all the warm spices. This cake is adapted from my Zoë […]
This caramel apple pumpkin pie is a twofer for those of us who love both apple and pumpkin pies. Both great flavors layered together in a flaky, rich crust. I used apples that kept their shape when I caramelized them, so they would add a bit of texture to the […]
This is the perfect pairing of a sweet, rich, brown butter blondie and the tartness of rhubarb crisp in the spring (or cranberry crisp if you’re feeling festive around the holidays)! This Cranberry Variation is perfect for the Thanksgiving or even Christmas table. I suggest baking a double batch in […]
Thanksgiving is all about pie, but sometimes it’s fun to think outside the box. This list of 15 Thanksgiving desserts goes beyond pie. Don’t worry, I threw in a few bonus pies. Or, you can check out my 22 favorite pie recipes and guide to pie crust. If you’re like […]
Pie dough is notorious for being a difficult pastry. While it can take time and a good recipe to master your pie dough technique, you shouldn’t fear this beloved dessert, even if you’re worried that you can’t match the flakiness of your grandma’s crust. I’ve put together a guide on […]
The Apple Tarte Tatin is a quintessentially French dessert. Below, you will find a more classic recipe with options to use puff pastry, phyllo, or pie dough for the crust. Or you can jump down to the Mini Swirled Apple Tarte Tatin recipe that is elegant, beautiful and perfect for […]
This pear and ginger cake features cozy fall flavors with the natural sweetness of Bosc pears for a tasty treat perfect for Thanksgiving or the holiday season. More Fall Recipes
These easy homemade graham crackers are delicious, and a fun way to swap out the store-bought variety. They’re tasty as a snack, perfect for s’mores or used in the crust of your favorite cheesecake recipe! This recipe comes from my cookbook, Zoë Bakes Cookies! I make these homemade graham crackers […]
When I think of fall flavors, it’s the spices that really set this time of year apart. There is something warm and inviting about baking with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, clove and so many more. Sometimes one spice is featured and other treats have a combination. Pumpkin spice mix may […]
I'm Zoë François and I love to bake. This is where I play with sugar and take the mystery out of baking everything from cookies to wedding cakes. More...
