Sweet cuisine is a world of gourmet delights that appeals to young and old alike. Patisserie, desserts and confectionery are a source of inspiration for chefs and lovers of sweet recipes. Sweet cooking is an art in itself, requiring creativity, technique and patience. The basic ingredients are sugar, butter, eggs and flour.
Sweet recipes are many and varied, ranging from classics such as cakes and crêpes to the more modern macaroons and entremets. Chocolate desserts are particularly popular, chocolate being the star ingredient of sweet cuisine. Caramel is also very popular, either as an accompaniment or as a base for many desserts.
Sweet cuisine is also linked to the terroir, with each region having its own specialties. In France, desserts include crêpes bretonnes, madeleines from Commercy and macarons from Nancy.
