Canelé, a traditional cork-shaped pastry from the region of Bordeaux, France, taste like crème brûlée on the palate. Its crispy and caramelized exterior hides a rich, custardy interior. Canelé are the perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea and, of course, the definition of deliciousness.
Carline Senesie, who baked her first canelé in 2014 after finding a recipe on a French website, shares an innovative presentation of recipes that, while respecting and maintaining the integrity of the pastry, stretch the original version into thirty-six bewitching flavors that include nutty, matcha, black sesame, cherry berry hibiscus, malted milk, bananas foster, cookies and cream, and popcorn. While following the traditional two-two-two method of preparation, Senesie also includes photographs and valuable information on tools and molds that will lead both novice and seasoned bakers on a flavorful journey to experience canelé in an entirely new way.
Can You Canelé? is a collection of original recipes that tweak the classic version of this delightful pastry to provide new flavor options for bakers around the world.