This delicious Caramel Poached Apple Tart is comprised of poached apples sitting on top of a baked madeleine cake inside a tart crust with caramel and finished off with a bay leaf infused whipped ganache. 

Inspired by the apple orchards of Marie Antoinette’s hamlet at Versailles, this elegant tart captures the rustic charm of the queen’s countryside retreat with a touch of royal indulgence.

Because almond was a big flavor in desserts in the 18th century, we will be making this beautiful chocolate bavarois made with almond milk, a crunchy homemade feuillitine layers and rich chocolate almond financiers.

This elegant creation brings a classic Versailles ingredient into a beautifully modern pastry.

Delicate cream puffs filled with luscious pistachio cream and raspberry-rose mousse come together in this elegant French pastry—sweet, floral, and fit for a queen.

Inspired by the iconic Saint-Honoré featured in Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette (2006), this dessert brings a playful, romantic touch of Versailles to the table.

Pâte à choux gets a royal makeover with elegant meringue necks and wings, delicate piped feathers, a touch of gold, and your choice of luscious chestnut or vanilla cream filling.

This delicate dessert is inspired by the fanciful hair decorations of the 18th century and the gardens of Versailles. Did you know that the Apollo Fountain was originally known as the Lake of the Swans?

We're doing 3 recipes this month - one short and easy with lots of possibilities (tuiles!), a brioche filled with pearl sugar made with a Thangzhong technique, and nougat, now this one is more of a challenge - but it's oh so fun!

These are 3 recipes that would easily be nibbled on at courtly visits. Also, Marie Antoinette supposedly saying "Let them eat cake" is actually not referencing cake... but brioche! 

This recipe is made up of grapefruit mousse made from a loose fruit curd, an inset of silky Fleur d'Orange Namelaka (a technique created by Valrhona that's a mix between a cremeux and a ganache), all nestled on almond cake with a crisp white chocolate feuilletine layer.

Inspired by the beloved orange blossom perfume scent of the 18th century—and the orange blossoms grown on the Versailles perfumerie ground—this elegant dessert is a celebration of a scent once associated with purity and fertility.

Decadent layers of tender cake, rich chocolate ganache, and luscious raspberry buttercream come together in this irresistible take on the classic Opera Cake.

While this dessert is a 20th-century creation, we can’t help but imagine the kings and queens of Versailles enjoying it. And with not one, but two opera houses at Versailles, it feels right at home!

A gorgeous yogurt lemon cake with a fun technique: whipped caramel as a frosting for the inside! We'll take a traditional round shape and make it oval, and also dive into decorating with a Swiss meringue buttercream to make elaborate designs on the outside.

Inspired by the colorful, over-the-top cakes of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette (2006), this playful creation also nods to the elaborate cakes that were beginning to take center stage at Versailles.

A delightfully fresh tart featuring a fragrant black tea–infused panna cotta filling, juicy fresh strawberries, and a beautiful hibiscus jelly decoration.

Inspired by the growing tea culture of 19th-century France and the tradition of chilled fruit desserts, this tart is light, refreshing, and perfect for a summer day at Versailles.

Summer is time to catch up on or remake recipes you might have missed during the 2026-2027 Le Baking Club session, and hear from some super special guest presenters! Stay tuned for more details.