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Paris Brest from Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network

November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 Zoë François Leave a comment

A close up of the finished Raspberry Paris Brest.

Here in Minneapolis we have several lakes right in the city, along with miles and miles of gorgeous bike trails. Seeing everyone out and about had my wheels turning about making one of my all-time favorites — a raspberry Paris Brest. It’s a wheel-shaped dessert based on a French bicycle race between the cities of Paris and Brest, but you don’t have to be French or know how to ride a bike to enjoy this special treat!

Cranberry Desserts

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 Zoë François 1 Comment

Cranberries are often associated with Thanksgiving, and it’s true that they make for a nice little burst of tartness on your plate, but they are also perfect for desserts. I love them dusted with a little sugar in a recipe because the sweet and tart flavors pair so beautifully. This list of cranberry desserts is, of course, perfect for Thanksgiving, but you don’t need to be tied to the holiday. Let this “berry” free for other festivities and gatherings throughout the year!

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 Zoë François 4 Comments

Host Zoe Francois’ pumpkin creme brulee, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 1.

This is the pumpkin creme brulee I make with my son, Henri, on Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network after visiting Barten Pumpkins. My Substack Extras subscribers can access a Q&A with the owners of Barten Pumpkins here.

Pumpkin-Pear-Cranberry Hot Dish

September 4, 2022October 9, 2022 Zoë François 8 Comments

Host Zoe Francois' pumpkin-pear-cranberry dessert hot dish, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.

This is the Pumpkin-Pear-Cranberry Hot Dish that I make on Season 2, episode 12 of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network.

Strawberry Hand Pies

August 26, 2022September 24, 2022 Zoë François 20 Comments

These are the strawberry hand pies I made on the Hand Pies episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network! When the Minnesota weather turns cold, I stock my freezer with easy, bake-and-take hand pies. In this episode I make both sweet strawberry and savory curry chicken pies, and then visit a local Mexican caf é called Vivir to prepare empanadas.

Want a savory version? Try these Curry Chicken Hand Pies.

Swedish Cream

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 Zoë François 4 Comments

Host Zoe Francois' Swedish creme with lingonberry jam, raspberries and krumkake, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.

This is the Swedish cream recipe I made in the Nordic Treats episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network where I pay tribute to my Nordic heritage by preparing Swedish cream and krumkake, a pressed cookie and visiting a ladies’ church group for a lesson in making the traditional Norwegian flatbread, lefse. I also prepare sour cherry streusel bars because you can’t attend a gathering in Minnesota without bringing something to share!