Regional French Desserts Archives - Sweetery Escapades

Sliced Gateau Basque on a wooden board showing the golden crosshatch crust and thick vanilla custard center.

Traditional Gateau Basque with Vanilla Pastry Cream

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Jesse

Bake a rustic Gateau Basque with a rum-kissed crust and silky vanilla pastry cream filling, mostly hands-off chilling time.

Sliced far breton on a wooden board showing golden custard studded with rum-soaked prunes and a dusting of powdered sugar

Far Breton: Brittany’s Classic Prune Custard Cake

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Jesse

Bake a far breton with rum-soaked prunes and silky egg custard in one dish, ready with pantry staples and about an hour of oven time.