A very nice apple and almond pastilla recipe

Let us take you to a trip to Maghreb with this apple pastilla recipe with custard. This tasty dessert is very quick and easy to prepare. When you want a little greed, here’s the recipe for this treat.

What it takes for 4 persons

- 6 apples
- 100 gr of skinless almonds

- 10 sheets of brick pastry
- 1 tbsp. of cinnamon powder
- 200 gr of butter the juice of 1/2 lemon
- 50 gr of icing sugar
- 50 gr of caster sugar
For the custard:
- 50 gr of sugar
- 1 tbsp. of orange blossom water
- 50 cl of milk
- 5 egg yolks

Follow the next steps

- Prepare the custard: bring the milk to a boil in a large saucepan and turn off the heat. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar into a bowl until the mixture whitens. Spread half of the hot milk over the mixture while whisking.

- Pour the mixture back into the pan containing the remaining milk and put over very low fire. Do not stop stirring with a spatula while scraping the bottom of the pan and do not boil until the cream is thick and slick the spatula. Then pour the orange blossom water to perfume. Let cool and set aside in a cool place.

- Cut the apples into wedges after peeling and removing the seeds and heart. Assemble each quarter into 3 slices.

- Heat 50 g of butter in a casserole and let fry gently for ten minutes the apples with powdered sugar, a pinch of cinnamon and lemon juice.

- Preheat oven to th6 (180°C)

- Melt the remaining butter.

- Brush each side of the 10 sheets of brick pastry with butter, after taking off the paper. Cook them for 2 minutes in the oven with their paper (depending on the size of the oven, there will be several batches). Gently peel off the paper as it comes out of the oven.

- In a frying pan, cook the crushed almonds and let cool.

- Dressing the pastilla: in a dish, superimpose 2 sheets of brick pastry, spread a layer of apple with cinnamon and sprinkle with almonds (leave a little for topping). Repeat until all ingredients are finished. Then sprinkle the top of the pastilla with icing sugar, almonds and cinnamon and serve immediately with custard.

Tip: prepare the apples in advance to avoid wasting time when arranging the pastilla.

A delicious honey and chocolate madeleines recipe

The taste of honey and chocolate madeleines makes us fall back into our childhood. With this recipe offered by Delices and Gourmandises, you can prepare this delight on your own. Find out how to easily and quickly bake this greed, ideal for a good breakfast and tasty at tea time.

Here are the ingredients for honey and chocolate madeleines for 4 persons

- 150 gr of flour
- 150 gr of butter
- 3 tbsp. of bitter cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- 125 gr of caster sugar
- 2 tbsp. of liquid honey
- 3 tbsp. of milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 tbsp. of liquid vanilla
- 1 pinch of salt

The steps to follow for the preparation of your madeleines

- A microwave or a small saucepan is suitable to melt the butter. Do this 2 hours in advance.

- Beat the eggs with the sugar for 2 minutes in the bowl of your blender.

- Then add the milk and beat again. Now, take the melted butter and add it to the bowl. Finally, add the sifted flour and yeast. Mix everything until you get a smooth paste.

- Divide the dough in two. Add honey and vanilla to one half and the cocoa to the other half. Cover both doughs with plastic wrap. Let them cool for at least 2 hours.

- After that, preheat your oven to 220°C. Alternate the two doughs until half-filling silicone madeleine molds. Place them in the oven and after 5 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 180°C. Add 5 minutes cooking time or more frequired. The madeleines must be golden brown and form a hump. However, do not cook too much to make sure to get soft madeleines.

- Before unmolding your madeleines, wait another 5 minutes.

Some advices offered by Delices and Gourmandises on how to choose a red wine

Red wines can be paired with variety of dishes but you must choose the right bottle if you want the perfect meal. Delices and Gourmandises will show you how to combine your red wines and your food perfectly.

Red wines pair great with most main dishes

Meats are most of the time the principal component used to prepare main dishes. That is the main reason why people often serve meat based dishes with red wines.

- Full-bodied red wines and wines that are high in tannins such as a Côte-du-Rhône Domaine de Lascamp, Bordeaux Château Haut Gravelier or a Languedoc Merlot-Les Estampilles pair perfectly with grilled meat and other red game meat.

- Simmered red meats are best to combine with wines like the Languedoc La Caresse Merlot.

- Poultries like quails, ducks and geese are best to consume with red wines like Pays du Gard wines and Côte-du-Rhône rouge AOP.

- Light red wines such as a Bordeaux Château Fontana or a X de Béliard pair well with veal.

- For chicken and pork which are both white meat, it is best to use fine red wines with tannin content such as the AOC Minervois rouge Domaine du Bosc Rochet.

Red wines, cheeses, and desserts

Most Bordeaux wines pair well with blue vein cheeses. If possible, it is better to just choose wines with fruity aromas like a good Château Grand Jean or a Gewurztraminer Moulin de Dusenbach.

Red fruity wines with light tannin content are also good to enjoy with pies made with red fruits and chocolate cakes.

Delices and Gourmandises has plenty of great quality wines with assorted prices for you to choose from. We will ship your order to you in a timely manner.

Delices and Gourmandises Dauphiné shortbread cake recipe

We all know the potato gratin that makes the fame of the Dauphiné terroir, but we less know about the Dauphiné shortbread cake. The one proposed by Delices and Gourmandises is a shortbread cake filled with blueberry jelly that you can also prepare home with this recipe.

What you need for preparing the Delices and Gourmandises Dauphiné shortbread cake are:

The Dauphiné shortbread cake of Delices and Gourmandises is made of a sanded down paste filled with blueberry jelly. These are the ingredients needed:

- 250gr wheat flour
- 60gr icing sugar
- 125gr softened concentrated butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 jar of 200gr blueberry jelly or jam

You can vary the recipe using other fruit jam or jelly you like.

How to prepare and cook your cake?

First, make the sanded down paste. Pour the flour in a bowl and add the sugar and the baking powder. Cut the butter in dices and mix with the flour with your hands while crumbling the mixture with your fingers until it has a sandy consistency, slightly granulated. Beat the eggs and add them to the dough, mix well and form a ball with it. Add some wheat to avoid the dough to turn sticky. Roll it in a plastic film and put it in the bottom of the fridge for an hour. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

When the hour is passed, get the dough out of the fridge, lower it and divide it in two parts. Put the first half in a pie dish and pour the jelly or the jam over it. Cover with the over half of dough and close your cake well for the filling not to go out during the cooking. Put into the oven until it has a beautiful golden color. Check the cooking by putting a knife into it; your cake is ready when the knife out of it perfectly dry. Serve your cake lukewarm or cold with hot or cold beverage.

The coconut macaroons by Delices and Gourmandises

The coconut macaroons of Delices and Gourmandises are appreciated for their texture that is crunchy on the outside and really soft in the inside first, but also for their delicate exotic taste and aromas. If you want to know how these traditional Alsatian biscuits can be prepared, this is the recipe.

For about 20 coconut macaroons you will need

The recipe is really simple and will not cost you much money as you just have to have:

- 200gr of grated coconut
- 4 egg-white
- 200gr sugar
- A pinch of salt

Delices and Gourmandises advise you to put the egg-whites in the fridge for about 1 hour as they have to be really cold when you will use them.

How to make the coconut macaroons of Delices and Gourmandises?

Put a metallic bowl in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Pour the cold egg-whites in it with a pinch of salt then beat them with an electric mixer to make them up in firm snow. Check the firmness by putting the bowl upside down. If the whites do not fall down, it is ok.

Add the sugar step by step and beat until it has completely melt.

Pour slowly the grated coconut and mix carefully until you have a homogeneous mixture.

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

Use a pastry bag to form the macaroons on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

Cook for about 10 minutes. Get them out as soon as they have a delicate blond color.

Let them completely chill before serving.

If you want to try the coconut macaroons made in the Alsatian traditional way and cooked in a copper cauldron, Delices and Gourmandises offers you the opportunity to taste them. Just put your order on our site and also take a look in our catalog to discover all the delicacies we sell.

Delices and Gourmandises grape and apple cookies recipe

Need light, delicious yet crispy treat for breakfast or tea time ? Delices and Gourmandises has the perfect answer with its grape and apple cookies.For those who are fond of homemade pastries, here’s the recipe.

What you need to prepare Delices and Gourmandises grape and apple cookies

- 250g of applesauce without sugar
- 1 cup full to the brim with sugar
- 125g of softened margarine
- 1 whole egg
- 200g of flour
- 100g of oatmeal
- 5 g of sodium bicarbonate
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- ½ c to c of baking powder
- 2 pinches of salt
- 75g of raisins
- 120cl of rum

Delices and Gourmandises recommends amber rum to enhance the cookies aroma.

Prepare the dough

The preparation of the dough being relatively fast, preheat the oven to 180°C before staring. The day before, dip raisins in the rum.

In a large bowl, pour the beaten egg and add the softened margarine, apple sauce and sugar. using an electric thresher, work the mixture at medium speed until you get a homogeneous mixture. Then sift the 2 flours and pour them in rain without ceasing to beat until there are no more lumps. Add bicarbonate, yeast, cinnamon and salt. Continue to beat so that it mixes well. Lastly, remove the raisins from the rum, slightly drain them and put into the preparation.

Delices and Gourmandises tips to bake and taste grape and apple cookies

Flour your baking sheet. Using a spoon, make balls of dough and place them on the plate spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart (the cookies will swell up). Put in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Your cookies are ready when they turn beautiful golden.

Delices and Gourmandises grape and apple cookies can be served hot, warm or cold accompanying a hot or cold drink, it’s up to you ! If you have any remaining, better keep them in an tightly-sealed box, away from moisture and air to prevent them from softening.

The caramel waffle, a suggestion from Delices and Gourmandises

Want a sweet yet light pastry? Caramel waffle will amaze you with its very light dough and the wide variety of ways it can be enjoyed. Experience something new! Delices and Gourmandises offers you an easy-to-follow recipe using caramel.

Delices and Gourmandises tells all you want to know about waffle

Coming from the Latin "gafrum", which means honeycomb, waffle owes its design to a twelfth century blacksmith who invented a very particular iron that draws honeycombs on the dough. From the original recipe, very simliar the hosts’ (flour and water) to the eighteenth century waffle when eggs and milk were added, this pastry became a tradition in Belgium.

However, it can have différent shapes depending on its origin. For example, you may be surprise to learn that in Liège, waffle is small and rounded with 24 holes, while the Brussels version is rectangular and bigger, with only 20 holes.

The recipe of the caramel waffle by Delices and Gourmandises

To prepare twenty waffles, the ingredients are simple: 500gr of flour, half a liter of milk, 3 eggs, 100gr of butter, 50gr of sugar and some yeast.

Mix the flour, egg yolks, melted butter and yeast in a bowl. Add the cooled milk, and if you like it, a drop of hazelnut liquor or rum.

Thoroughly whisk the eggs to snow with a pinch of salt until stiff and gently fold into the dough.

Let stand 30 minutes and prepare the caramel: heat the sugar in 12,5cl of water. As the caramel starts to colour, lower the heat and gently add 25cl of cold water.

Oil the plate of the waffle iron and pour the dough into it. Three minutes should be enough to bake a waffle on both sides. Serve piping hot, generously coated with caramel.

We invite you to take some time to browse Delices and Gourmandises online catalog. Among other delicacies, you will find a soft and tasty version of the caramel waffle. All you have to before letting it delight your taste buds : a quick warming up!

Taste homemade "congolais" or coconut rocks with the Delices and Gourmandises

You have some egg whites in your fridge ? Delices and Gourmandises has a nice idea to use them : prepare some « congolais » or coconut rocks.

Congolais or coconut rocks: what's the difference?

These two names can be used for this little treat made with egg whites, sugar and coconut powder. The name "congolais" comes from Congo, but in the West Indies, it is called "Rocher coco" (coconut rock). The recipe however remains exactly the same. This pastry is very easy and quick to make. Just one egg white, half a teaspoon of butter, 60 gr of sugar and the same amount of grated coconut are enough to bake a dozen.

The preparation does not take more than 5 minutes, and the cooking does not exceed twenty minutes. All you have to do is beat the egg whites with melted butter and sugar. Once the mixture gets foamy, add the coconut powder and stir well to obtain a paste. Next step is to make small cones, the "congolais" very specific shape, on a baking sheet. All that remains for you now is to bake them at 175° for about 20 minutes.

Delices and Gourmandises tasting tips

To vary the delights, you may customize the Congolese or the coco rock recipe for example by adding some lemon or cinnamon. These litlle cakes are ideal for kids snack time, and of course for the adults greedy pleasures. They can be enjoyed with tea, coffee or hot chocolate. This treat can also be served as an aperitif with a dry and full-bodied red wine. If you lack time to bake them yourself, there’s an easy and quick solution : order from Delices and Gourmandises website.

Try this simple recipe of quince liquor from Delices and Gourmandises

Surprise your guests with irresistible quince liquor: thanks to this recipe from Delices and Gourmandises, its preparation becomes child's play.

Experience a unique taste with Delices and Gourmandises

Quince is an autumn fruit that is usually eaten cooked. You can turn it into in compotes, jelly and jam, or use it as a vegetable in some dishes. The quince tree has been cultivated for about 4,000 years. From Persia - now Iran - the quince was already known by ancient Greeks as the "Cydon apple" or "Cydonia pear", with reference to a Cretan region. The Romans also used it in perfumery.

Delices and Gourmandises offers you to enjoy the unique taste and fragrance of a delicious drink made with quince. It will delight your guests as an aperitif or after a good meal shared with family or friends in an easy-going atmosphere.

Realize your quince liquor with Delights and Delicacies

Here’s your little shopping list for a liter of quince liquor:

- 1 l of fruit alcohol
- 1 kg of quince that have a fragrant smell
- 350 g of sugar
- 2 oranges
- 1 star anise

Very easy to make, quince liquor is accessible even to beginners.

First, prepare the fruits. To remove their fuzz, dip them in water, rub gently with a sponge and dry. Then cut them into pieces. Also wash and cut the two oranges into slices.

You are now ready to prepare the liquor following 3 steps.

1) Pour alcohol fruit in large bowl for maceration.
2) Add the quinces and oranges.
3) Stir in anise and sugar.

And now, voila! All you have to do is let the drink marinate for six weeks. Remember to shake from time to time. After the maceration period, strain and pour into a bottle. Your quince liquor prepare the Delices and Gourmandises way is ready for tasting.

Find out all you need to know about candlestick with Delices and Gourmandises

Despite it might often be overlooked or forgotten, candlestick is an effective decorating item, especially thanks to its comforting glow that gives your home an atmosphere of warmth and mystery. Here are Delices and Gourmandises tips to to brighten up your home with candle holders.

More than a simple accessory

Because it is literally a "light bearer", the candlestick and its multiple branches-derivatives, from candle holders to traditional chandeliers, has always had a a very powerful symbolic value.

The best example is of course the menorah, the seven-branched candelabra know as one of the most ancient and widely used symbols of Judaism, and which candles are lit for Hanukkah. Over the centuries, some thinkers such as the Jewish philosopher Philon d’Alexandrie have even seen in it a representation of the sky.

Delices and Gourmandises decorating ideas and tips about candlesticks

To illuminate your dining room table for festive meal, a candlestick or two have the highest say. Associate it with flowers, matching tablecloth and table runner and you will get back the warm spirit of yesteryear’s celebrations.

However, be careful not to use high candle holders that might fall. We invite you to browse Delices and Gourmandises’ catalog to find a small and very stable Bougeoir Nain, which makes the perfect choice for Christmas or New Year's Eve.

If you have ever used a candlestick, you may have already faced the tedious task of removing wax residue inside of it. How to get rid of it when candle has burned to the end of its usefulness and there’s no wick left? Rather than trying to take out the solidified wax with a knife and damage your candlestick, just pour boiling water over it to get the wax underneath melted. It then becomes much easier to remove.

Try the best strawberry liqueur recipe by Delices and Gourmandises

To be enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif, Delices and Gourmandises wild strawberry liqueur is a sweet and fragrant brew that will appeal all red fruits-based drinks. Here’s a very simple recipe for a delicious homemade liqueur.

Ingredients :

Preparing Delices and Gourmandises wild strawberry is very easy. You only need :

- 500g of wild strawberries
- 1l of 40° brandy or white rum
- 500g of powdered sugar + 20 cl water or sugar cane syrup

If you have the opportunity, go for freshly picked fruits and preferably from organic culture.

How to prepare the liqueur?

It won’t take you long to prepare your wild strawberry liqueur following Delices and Gourmandises recipe but maceration period is a bit longer. However, you won’t regret being patient. Wash carefully yet quickly the strawberries under a under a drizzle of cold water then stalks them. Let them dry on paper towel before putting them in a jar. Pour the brandy or rum over the strawberries and tightly close the jar. Let the fruits macerate in alcohol for a whole month.

Once this is done, filter the juice from the preparation. Make a syrup with the sugar and water. Let cool before adding it to the alcoholic juice. If you used cane sugar syrup, add it slowly to get a pretty sweet mixture to your liking.

Keep your beverage in tightly-sealed jar and just like any alcoholic beverage, enjoy it in moderation.

Delices and Gourmandises : Get food back with priorities

My flatmate and I don’t always agree on who is doing the cooking during the week. In balancing work, outings, study sessions, and anything else that may come at us, food doesn’t always make it on our “to-do” list, and neither does making trips to the grocery. And after a while, the take-out down the road just doesn’t cut it anymore. So, when I heard about Delices and Gourmandises menu of items to be delivered straight to the flat, I had to give it a try. It was definitely one of my better decisions. I have placed three orders so far, with nothing but cheers from my flat mate and friends who have shared the delivered meals with me. Great food, easy ordering, easy delivery.

Delicious meals ready to serve from Delices and Gourmandises

Whether you’re craving some Indian, Chinese, or some more traditional comfort food, Delices and Gourmandises has got it ready for you to order. They even have snacks and appetizers for our more couch centered days, and their meals are great. The butterbean braised lamb is particularly good, although I was hesitant to try it since it is one of my favorite dishes from home. I ventured and it didn’t disappoint! Great sauce and a great combination of flavors that reminded me of mum’s cooking (not that I could ever tell her that). For those who are more upscale than a simple stew, Delices and Gourmandises also offers duck and seafood pates and platters that I’ve heard are great. The stuffed olives and goat cheese crackers are a perfect combination for sharing with some friends. My favorite is the cheese oatcakes (also a childhood memory). Delicious!

No Complaints Here

I have never had a complaint from anyone when we have had the meals or snacks from Delices and Gourmandises. The food is great and the pictures are just as appetizing as the items themselves! There are definitely more items I am interested in trying, but for now I have to say that this is one of the best options when you are tired of cooking or have a busy week ahead and just can’t plan another meal. This is a great way to make it all work!

Pair your ice cream with delicious pastries from Delices and Gourmandises

Ice creams are great dessert and tea time delicacy. Here are some secrets and ideas proposed by Delices and Gourmandises for you to make your snack more original.

A matter of taste

Ice creams are generally really sweet. You can pair them with multiple kinds of pastries or other delicacies to enhance the taste even more. Given the fact that all the ingredients taste amazing, it would be hard to distinguish all the different kinds of flavors you are having.

In order to spice up the flavors of ice cream that are known to have a smooth taste such as vanilla, milk chocolate, and banana, it is better to use acidic product to pair with them. Red fruits coulis are the best flavor enhancers. It is even better if you use slightly salted or caramel flavored products.

In another hand, ice cream with strong flavors such as pistachio, chocolate sorbets, and green lemons pair better with smooth cream in order to alleviate the flavor. In sum, it is all about pairing contrasts.

And of texture

Always in the domain of contrast, but this time concerning texture, Delices and Gourmandises proposes you to always pair ice cream with dry biscuits. Their crispy textures combine perfectly well with the soft property of ice creams.

There is a reason why ice creams are always paired with crispy cat’s tongues. If you want to change a little bit you can also choose to use tuiles, butter biscuits, or other delicacies that you can order directly from Delices and Gourmandises.

Finally, you can always try to use dried fruits or other kinds of jams to complement your ice cream and to get other original taste.

Health benefits of red wines

According to Dita Von Tesse’s hairdresser, John Blaine, red wines are good for your hair. Here is how it works according to Delices and Gourmandises.

The benefits of red wines to a healthy hair growth

First of all, let it be clear to you all Bordeaux wine lovers out there that the secret is not about drinking a lot of red wine and waking up in the morning expecting to have a sudden positive change in the quality of your hair. As a matter of fact, the key is not drinking wine but apply it on your hair.

Wine contains polyphenols which are known for their natural antioxidant property. That is the reason why John Blaine is using wine for the conception of Vine de la Vie.

Polyphenols are molecules with high content in vitamin E, omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 which are necessary elements for a healthy hair growth. They are also great for preventing hair loss.

Try this red wine traditional recipe on your hair

Shampoos and red wines are used to revive and repair your hair. They, therefore, play an important role in curing dry and damaged hair. The variety proposed by John Blaine which comes with a shampoo, a hair gel, and a conditioner is, however, quite expensive since each product costs around 30 to 45 euros. Fortunately, there are traditional recipes you can easily find on the internet and use to get the most out of wine. All you have to do for now is order a fine bottle of wine at Delices and Gourmandises.

Tasteful homemade raspberry wine with Delices and Gourmandises

Surprise your guests with this raspberry wine recommended by Delices and Gourmandises! Its subtle fruit flavor will for sure delight everyone.

Try this easy-to-make recipe

The secret of perfect raspberries wine lies in the choice of a quality wine and freshest raspberries. To get a little more than 1 liter, you will need:

- 400 g to 500 g of raspberry

- 1 liter of red wine (you can also choose a rosé)

- 400 g of sugar

- 1 small glass of marc spirit

- Wash the raspberries and drain them thoroughly. Meanwhile, mix the sugar, wine and brandy.

- Add the raspberries to the liquid mixture and let marinate for 5 days, away from sun. Once done, all that remains is to strain while crushing the raspberries with a spoon to get as much juice as possible and pour it into glass bottles.

- To avoid any risk of contamination with mould, Delices and Gourmandises recommends to sterilize the bottles prior to using them. To do this, simply dip them in a pan filled with cold water and bring it to a boil for a minimum of three minutes. Then just let the bottles dry and cool.

Tasting advice tips from Delices and Gourmandises

Easy to drink and delightfully refreshing, this raspberries wine is great for aperitif before a summer lunch or for parties with friends. It also goes very well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It keeps in the fridge for up to 15 days.

Try this delicious blueberry liqueur selected by Delices and Gourmandises

Some regional liqueurs and brandies are best purchased in shops or directly from producers. Things are different when it comes to blueberry liqueur as you can prepare it yourself and personalize it according to your tastes, thank to this delightful recipe from Delices and Gourmandises.

Delices and Gourmandises recipe

For homemade blueberry liqueur, you will need:
- 1 liter of brandy
- 500 g of blueberries (or a bit more if you want to slightly soften its taste)
- 350 g of sugar
- 25 cl of spring water
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1 vanilla pod (both optional)
- The juice of a small lemon

... and a lot of patience, but this delicious beverage is totally worth the wait.

The preparation could not be simpler: wash the blueberries and drain thoroughly before mixing with the other ingredients. It is better to dissolve the sugar in alcohol and water before mixing. Marinate in a bottle away from the sun for 4 to 6 weeks.

The liquor should have taken a beautiful pinkish color slightly purple by then. It is now time to strain. To remove as much particles as possible, you can also use a coffee filter.

You can enjoy it right away, but Delices and Gourmandises experts recommend to keep it in your cellar for at least a month before serving.

Tips to taste and bring out the flavour of your liquor

This deliciously scented liqueur is usually drunk as it is, without water or ice, and is a great digestive after a family lunch. It perfectly accompanies a chocolate dessert such as brownies or a black forest cake and a scoop of ice cream.

Try Delices and Gourmandises delightful chocolate pretzel recipe

Among the pastries and confectioneries available on Delices and Gourmandises website, the chocolate pretzels are one of the best-sellers. If you want to make them on your own at home, follow this quick, easy and tasty recipe.

Delices and Gourmandises reveals chocolate pretzels recipe

For 8 people, you need:

- 275gr of flour
- 120gr of butter
- 60gr of powdered sugar
- 100gr of cocoa powder
- 1 egg

For the icing:

- 175gr of icing sugar
- 250gr of plain chocolate
- 25gr of butter

Preparation Instructions

- Preheat oven to 190°C (thermostat 6/7)
- Butter a baking tray.
- In a bowl, work the butter with an electric mixer with the sugar until the mixture whitens.
- Add the beaten egg.
- Slightly dilute cocoa and add it to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Gradually add the flour, beating well until smooth and blended.
- Place the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- With dough pieces, form sticks of 10 cm long and 6 mm thick.
- Wax them up to take pretzels shape: first form a circle then return the two halves into one another.
- Place the pretzels on the baking tray, leaving enough space for them to swell during cooking.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Let pretzels cool completely on rack.
- In a bowl, break chocolate into pieces and melt it in a water bath.
- Then also melt the butter and mix it with the chocolate and icing sugar, stirring well.
- Dip each pretzel into the preparation, dropping the surplus in the bowl. Let dry on a sheet of baking paper. To end, sprinkle with some icing sugar.

Order your chocolate pretzels from Delices and Gourmandises

At any time of the day, you can enjoy these light and delicious chocolate pretzels. And to avoid being short of small pastries, please browse Delices and Gourmandises catalog, choose all your favorites and get your order door-delivered within few days!

Délices et Gourmandises, the Kingdom of kugelhopf

From the eighteenth century, both kids and adults are fond of kugelhopf, a tasty celebration cake that became even more popular because of the mystery surrounding its origins and legends about it. Let’s find out more about it with Delices and Gourmandises.

An exquisite brioche with multiple spellings

Sweet bread, similar to brioche, flavored with raisins and almonds, baked in a ring-shaped clay mold, and usually sprinkled with powdered sugar before serving, kugelhopf is an Alsatian specialty. It is also popular in other European countries such as Austria, Czech Republic and south Germany, which explains the wide variety of spellings when it comes to write its name.

To enjoy this taseteful brioche, Delices and Gourmandises recommends to dip your kugelhopf slices into coffee with milk for breakfast. It can also be enjoyed at afternoon snack time.

Discover Delices and Gourmandises’ desserts selection

Prepared with flour, butter and raisins, kugelhopf baked by Delices and Gourmandises are best when served warm for dessert. The small amount of orange and lemon zest adds some extra flavor complexity. The cake has a nice golden color on the outside in an appetizing presentation.

The cake is entirely topped with icing sugar, and is to be enjoyed without moderation with family or friends by the fire place.

To enjoy our delicious kugelhopf, you are most welcome on our website to place your order. It will be door-delivered within 48 working hours, after a preparation meeting the standards of safety and hygiene.

Learn more about gum arabic thanks to Delices and Gourmandises

Gum arabic is often found in sweets and other food. To taste it, try Delices and Gourmandises delicious acacia sweets that are made with gum arabic. If you want to know more about this ingredient, this article is for you.

What is gum arabic?

This ingredient used in Delices and Gourmandises acacia candy is actually solidified sap produced by a variety of acacia. It is also called acacia gum. Some also know it as Senegal gum, although the tree from which it is extracted comes from Sudan. It is rich in potassium salts, magnesium, and calcium. It has no taste, no peculiar smell, and dissolves in water. It is sold in powder or crystals, and its color varies from yellow to brown.

What are the main uses of gum arabic?

Gum arabic has been known for millenniums and is used in many areas, to secure Egyptian mummies bandages, but nowadays to solidify textiles and make them shine. In cosmetics and pharmacy, it is used to cure certain skin conditions and to heal wounds. In building construction, it optimizes roofs impermeability. Finally, it is used to make paper gummed for labels and stamps.

Gum arabic in food

Gum arabic is a treat to chew in its home country. You can find some on Delices and Gourmandises under the name acacia candy. In the food industry, it is known as E414. It is used as an emulsifier in citrus-extracted oils tastes and support for flavorings. It is also very effective as a colloid in emulsions.

An easy-to-make rock praline recipe with Delices and Gourmandises

Among Delices and Gourmandises’best sellers, delicacies lovers certainly know and appreciate pralines rocks. Crunchy on the outside, nicely smooth on the inside, they are simply irresistible! Surprise your beloved ones, prepare them on your own following this easy recipe.

Delices and Gourmandises shares the main ingredients

For the praline, you need 150gr of hazelnuts, 130gr of sugar, 1 vanilla pod, 20gr of dark chocolate with a minimum of 60% of cocoa and 80gr of milk chocolate. Use 80gr of whole hazelnuts for topping. For coating, you need 50gr of mixed nuts, 200gr of dark chocolate with a minimum of 60% cocoa and 200gr of milk chocolate.

Over the years, the pastry masters have brought their own personal touch by adding chopped almonds, some biscuit or 10cl of cream to improve the taste and texture of this delicacy.

Prepare your pralines rocks with Delices and Gourmandises

As a start, prepare the filling and praline: pour the sugar and hazelnuts in a pan. Divide the caramel on baking paper. Once cooled, the caramel should be coarsely manually crushed. Then mix everything until you get a thick and grainy praline paste. Set this preparation aside and move to the coating. Melt the dark chocolate and milk chocolate, then add the mixed nuts, praline paste and chopped almonds and other ingredients you want to include the preparation.

Mix until obtaining homogeneous dough to pour into a pastry bag, which is to be placed in silicone molds for easy removal. Refrigerate for at least two hours. Once unmolded, your pralines rocks can be chocolate-coated then sprinkled with praline. When you lack time, there’s a solution: order an assortments of chocolates or chocolate pastries from Delices and Gourmandises, your favorite online confectionery.