Tuesdays with Dorie BCM: Pithiviers

March 28, 2017 at 10:33 am | Posted in BCM, cakes & tortes, general pastry, groups, simple cakes, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 9 Comments
Tags: baking, puffpastry

The last time I made Pithiviers was in cooking school about 15 years ago. I have never forgotten how delicious it was though. I’m all for two rounds of flaky puff pastry with a filling in between, traditionally almond frangipane (one of my favorite things) and a bit of jammy fruit. The pithiviers recipe is in the “Fancy Cakes” section of the book, but this was a pretty simple one for me. I used store bought puff pastry, had some frangipane in the freezer from another project and instead of making prune filling, I used some black plum jam that I made last summer. Really, the only thing I did have to make for this was egg wash!

Rather than make one large round Pithiviers (that’s too much for us in one sitting), I made a couple of babies. The puff rose nice and high. Because I was making an odd size, I eyeballed the filling amounts. I do wish that I’d used a bit more of the plum jam. I was worried about leakage (there wasn’t any), so I was too skimpy. Next time– these are so easy and good. I’d like to experiment with savory fillings, too, as the concept isn’t really any different from a turnover.

For the recipe, see Baking Chez Moi by Dorie Greenspan. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the TWD Blogroll!

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Yours are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

Comment by Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.)— March 28, 2017 #

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I have had requests to make this one again. Your little ones are cute.

Comment by Diane Zwang— March 28, 2017 #

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Even with having to make the fillings, this was still an easy dessert to put together. I love the idea of savoury fillings.

Comment by Zosia— March 28, 2017 #

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How perfect this must have been with the plum jam! Yours look delightful.

Comment by saffronandhoney— March 28, 2017 #

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I’ve never heard of Pithiviers before. They look like fun to make. I’m so happy I discovered your blog. 🙂

Comment by elliebleu— March 29, 2017 #

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They look so good and rose magically! Wow! Making individual ones is a particularly good idea with these because they get so messy when cutting out slices.

Comment by Summer— March 29, 2017 #

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Your pithiviers are the cutest one I’ve seen! Black plum jam sounds good!

Comment by joycekitchenflavours— March 29, 2017 #

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I hadn’t thought of it like that, but you are right – these are just fancy turnovers. Love the caramelisation you got on your pastry.

Comment by Cakelaw— March 30, 2017 #

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They look scrumptious!

Comment by chefkreso— March 31, 2017 #

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