Pastry chef Paola Velez's variation on a traditional croquembouche features homemade cinnamon doughnuts instead of cream puffs. The first step is to fry up a batch of the doughnut holes. They're then ...

We may not have any big celebrations happening these days, but that doesn't mean we can't get over the top with our culinary creations. This week we tackled croquembouche, a classic French tower of ...

Here is a splendid edible centerpiece for your New Year’s table, the croquembouche — row upon row of tiny cream puffs mounted into a conical tower and glittering with caramel. It’s fun to assemble and ...

To prepare the croquembouche, start by making the choux pastry. Cut the butter into cubes and place it in a saucepan, then ...

Croquembouche, the French pastry popularized in the early 19th century, is suddenly back on the banquet table. Seeking to evoke “a meeting of wise characters coming from a fantasy world,” the ...

Think the Cronut is a complex dessert? Think again! Thanks to a recent MasterChef episode where the contestants were challenged to make croquembouche, the French dessert is on everyone's minds. Since ...

One of my favorite desserts to make is this wonderful “cake” called a croquembouche. It was created by chef Antoine Carême in the 1700’s and is the traditional French wedding cake. This wonderful cake ...

Looking for the ultimate showstopper this festive season? Look no further! This croquembouche recipe is a festive take on the French patisserie classic with its mincemeat filling. Shared with us by ...