Crème brûlée says "fancy" like no other dessert: it's deliciously rich, luxuriously smooth, and indulgently creamy.
Easy French Macarons are somehow simultaneously crispy, chewy, soft, and light as air.
Profiteroles sound fancy, but don't be intimidated.
They're basically just little ice cream-filled, chocolate-covered puffs of goodness.
Tarte Tatin is a classic tart construction relies on fruit being laid over caramel then topped with puff pastry.
Galette De Rois is made of puff pastry sheets filled with almond frangipane and jam.
Poached Pears features a star–and, no doubt, not cheap–ingredient: saffron.
Cherry Clafoutis is almost like a cross between flan and cake.
French Apple Cake has just enough batter to hold all of the apples together, making super soft with an almost custard-like texture offset by its sugary, crunchy top.
Fruit Tart the mascarpone filling is light, slightly tart, and just sweet enough to pair well with the apricot preserve-glazed fruit of your choice.