Rustic French Desserts

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Rustic French Dessert Recipes

If the mere mention of French desserts brings to mind the three “Fs” ~ fussy, fancy, and finicky, think again.

Unlike the intricate pastries you see in elegant patisseries, these homemade desserts focus on flavor over perfection. Take my apple galette, above ~ caramelized apples and buttery pastry come together in the most perfectly imperfect way.

These are the kinds of desserts that invite you to roll up your sleeves and enjoy the process, imperfections and all.

Creme Anglaise (easy custard sauce)

This luscious French sauce is a secret weapon for easy entertaining ~ I can't think of a dessert it doesn't improve...

Before testing this recipe I'd never made creme Anglaise before and now I'm obsessed. I've always loved vanilla, and the flavor really shines in this sauce. It turns fresh berries or a slice of pound cake into an elegant dessert. I think it would be so nice with any of my simple fruit coffee cakes:

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"Easy and fun to make. I’ve made this breakfast cake several times now and it always gets raves. Delicious and very moist!"

~LAURA

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