French Pastries You Can Make at Home

Time is on your side. Beat the boredom and try something new and give yourself a confidence boost and celebrate your successful attempt at french baking with a treat.

Here is our ultimate list of French pastries you definitely need to try.

Create some simple recipes like these mini palmiers to cure your pasty cravings.

Decadent, classic French cake consisting of layers and layers of paper-thin crepes separated with pastry cream.

These Mint Chocolate Chip Éclairs are perfect for any season and have just the right amount of sweetness to make anyone happy.

When you need pie but not the extra work, reach for this recipe for Blueberry Lavender Buttermilk Galette, a great flaky crust filled with juicy blueberries.

This vegan raspberry Mille-Feuille is a perfect pastry dessert if you miss enjoying a delectable french pastry with layers of decadent cream and fruit. All you need is 8 ingredients to make this delicious vegan pastry for a loved one or to WOW your friends!

Truly a French classic, popularized in the US by the illustrious Julia Child.

Kouign Amann are flaky, amazing little pastries that are very much like croissants. They take some time but are so worth the effort!

These Peach Crepes with Goat Cheese Cream Filling are sweet and full of flavor without sacrificing nutrition. Simple, wholesome ingredients create the perfect meal to start your day!

Choux buns filled with a ginger and lime curd and then folded in some mascarpone cheese to add richness and thickness. The combination of the spicy heat from the ginger and the fresh, zesty flavor of the lime adds the kick these buns need!

Adapted from David Lebovitz's Lemon-Glazed Madeleines.