It's #TrendingTuesday and this week @alexawhatsfordinner is trying out the viral croissants sold at Lafayette, a French bakery & café in New York City. The croissants at Lafayette are not your average croissant. The Croissant Suprême is acrispy swirled croissant filled with seasonal pastry creams, drizzled with glaze, and finished with toppings. It's a 3-day process to bake these bad boys and they sell out fast! Guests wait in line for up to an hour to try a fresh Croissant Suprême. To keep people on their toes, Lafayette introduces a new seasonal flavor every month (this month it's Peaches & Cream)! The recipe from Lafayette remains a secret, but if you want to try your hand at making croissants at home, try our favorite recipe.
These naturally leavened buns are a labor of love, perfect for a weekend baking project for sourdough lovers! A rich black sesame filling is spread over a sheet of sweet dough, then twisted and swirled into a hypnotizing spiral. Don't have any black sesame paste? Feel free to swap in tahini. The buns will taste the same, even if they will be lacking a little bit of drama!
This Summer Tomato and Pesto Tart is a simple, yet elegant dish perfect for lunch or an appetizer for your next gathering. It's made with store-bought puff pastry, an assortment of beautiful summer tomatoes, basil pesto and fresh mozzarella. Crimp the edges for a rustic, visually-pleasing tart that'll really wow your guests!
In my opinion, pie is superior to cake when it comes to summer desserts. Seasonal fruits like berries and stone fruit taste delicious when paired with a flaky, buttery crust. In this recipe, mint is added to an otherwise traditional blackberry pie for a refreshing bite.
When it comes to making pastries, you either go big or you go home. This Cream Puff recipe isn't for the faint heart – they require attention, patience, and time. The end result is a light & fluffy pastry filled with a creamy filling, and topped with a chocolate glaze.
