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Matcha Madeleines with a White Chocolate Shell
French elegance meets Japanese flavor.

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Classic eclairs, warmed up with ginger and cinnamon.

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Warm cinnamon, buttery richness, and a smooth, glossy finish.

Ginger Pastry Cream
Warm spices, creamy texture. Pure comfort.

Chocolate Madeleines With a Chocolate Shell
Soft madeleines with a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate shell.

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Shiny, snappy chocolate? It’s all about a little temperature magic.

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A little patience, a lot of flavor.

Caramel Sauce
Caramel takes practice, but once you nail it, you’ll want to put it on everything.

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A saucepan and a bowl are all it takes, seriously.

How to Temper Eggs (A Quick Guide)
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Simple Dessert Recipes, Detailed Instructions
DefinitelyNotAChef.com specializes in desserts. Here, you’ll find simple recipes and detailed step-by-step instructions, perfect for beginners baking their first batch of eclairs or cream puffs.

Meet the author
Hi, I’m Marcin.
I’m here to help you cook stuff. My recipes are simple and made with readily available ingredients. I’m not the best cook in town (or even in my house) so I keep the instructions detailed so that you can get great results from the very first time you cook my stuff.