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Macaron Day NYC is March 20th

LaRenaissance — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:00:50 +0000

Why all the fuss over a little French cookie, you ask? Each bite of one of these unassuming little gems begins with a light, crispy crunch, leading to a chewy almond meringue and then a smooth, creamy interior – a combined bite of texture and taste that might just make you melt at the knees. French macarons come in an array of bright and lively colors and flavors, and are fast becoming popular wherever they can be found – which, outside Paris, isn’t all that many places…yet. Coaxed along by the world famous award-winning pastry chef Francois Payard, this French favorite’s moment seems to have arrived stateside, where it is slowly making its way into the American public’s lexicon of culinary delights.

Beginning one year ago, with the establishment of Macaron Day NYC 2010, Payard began a new American tradition that reflects one celebrated in his native Paris each year – Jour du Macaron, a creation of La Maison Pierre Hermé.

With this year’s celebration of Macaron Day NYC 2011 on March 20, participating bakeries in the New York area, including La Renaissance Patisserie, will be offering a free macaron to every customer. If you haven’t tried a French macaron yet, be prepared to fall in love with this ex-pat Parisian. Visit La Renaissance in Scarsdale, NY on Sunday, March 20 to see what all the fuss is about…

SUMMER PROMO: Strawberry Shortcake

LaRenaissance — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:10 +0000

Nothing says summer like this La Renaissance classic! Our tender vanilla génoise is layered high with sweet, summery strawberries and fresh whipped cream, and then iced with more luscious whipped cream and dressed with slivered almonds. Once they get a load of this on the picnic table, everyone will be sure to save room for dessert.

Today through July 12, you can get a special deal on our Strawberry Shortcake. Simply mention that you read about it here, and we’ll give you 20% off a 6″ or 8″ Strawberry Shortcake (regularly $28 and $38, our 6″ cake serves 4-6, and our 8″ cake serves 8-10). Need a larger size? We’ll share the discount on those, too!

Custom Wedding Cakes

LaRenaissance — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:40 +0000

La Renaissance is proud to offer custom cake design services, including for that most special event, the wedding.

Shown above is just one of our elegant wedding creations, complete with rolled fondant icing detail and hand-made sugar flowers. We can create just about anything you can dream up. Whether it’s an exotic filling, a contemporary twist on a classic flavor, or an original idea for your cake’s decoration, our custom cake experts will produce a cake to exceed your expectations and delight your guests.

It all starts with a call. Get in touch with us to learn more about what we can create for you: 914-472-0702

SUMMER PROMO: Lemon Meringue Tart

LaRenaissance — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:00:34 +0000

Just as sweet, tart and buttery as you remember it. A velvety curd made from yolks of the freshest eggs, real sugar, and hand-squeezed lemon juice is layered into the bottom of a crispy, buttery crust, topped with a light cloud of fresh meringue and lightly caramelized to create a luscious bite of heaven. Go ahead, have another piece….

Today through June 28, you can get a special deal on our Lemon Meringue Tart. Simply mention that you read about it here, and we’ll give you 20% off our 9″ Lemon Meringue Tart (regularly $26 – serves 8-10), or buy four mini Lemon Meringue Tarts and get one free.

SUMMER PROMO: Fresh Fruit Tart

LaRenaissance — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:00:32 +0000

Imagine a bounty of fresh summer berries nestled together in a flaky tart shell with perfectly ripe star fruit, slices of kiwi and a light but rich layer of just-sweet-enough vanilla pastry cream. It’s the epitome of summer! The abundance of color and layers of flavor in our Fresh Fruit Tart make for an unforgettable summer dessert experience.

Today through June 14, you can get a special deal on our Fresh Fruit Tart. Simply mention that you read about it here, and we’ll give you 20% off a 9″ Fresh Fruit Tart (regularly $30 – serves 8-10), or buy four mini Fresh Fruit Tarts and get one free.

Custom Cakes: First Communion and Baby Shower

LaRenaissance — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:00:22 +0000

There’s nothing we like to do more than help you create a unique and delicious cake for your special occasion.

This month, we’d like to share with you two cakes that we created this month–one for a First Communion, and one for a baby shower.

The Communion cake shown above is actually an oversize sheet version of a Napoleon, with flaky layers of puff pastry layered with vanilla cream and covered with chocolate and vanilla icing. The baby shower cake below–a Strawberry Shortcake with custom decoration–was a special commission for a party held at Mulino’s Italian Restaurant in White Plains, NY.

Have an idea for a cake you’d like to have created for a special occasion? Whether it’s a first communion, a baby shower, a bridal shower, a retirement party or any other occasion, the experts at La Renaissance are ready to assist you in creating just the right cake, with any filling, shape or size you desire. Visit the custom cake image gallery on our web site to see more of our work…

Croquembouche

LaRenaissance — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:44 +0000

Croquembouche, a traditional French dessert composed of profiteroles and decorated with wispy threads of spun sugar, is often seen at Christmastime, but can be used to mark a celebration at any time of the year, including weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, bar and bat mitzvahs and first communions.

At La Renaissance, we begin by baking our own choux, and then filling each one by hand with pastry cream. The cream puffs are then artfully arranged as an impressive, towering confection, held together by caramel and decorated with sugared almonds, custom messages, festive ribbons–whatever you might wish for!

CUSTOM CAKE: A Christening

LaRenaissance — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:46 +0000

Custom cakes are our specialty. Shown here is a simple but elegant and delicious custom cake we created for a baby’s christening. Have an idea for a cake you’d like to have created for a special occasion? Whether it’s a wedding, a bar or bat mitzvah, an anniversary, a birthday, or any other occasion, the experts at La Renaissance will help you with all the details, from special fillings to custom shapes and sizes. Visit the custom cake image gallery on our web site for more inspiration…

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

LaRenaissance — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:00:09 +0000

La Renaissance is known for our traditional French pastries and custom cakes, but did you know that we also make our own bread pudding? We start with our own challah bread, and blend it with a traditional custard made of fresh eggs, cream, milk, sugar and vanilla. Then, after adding a good measure of melted imported white chocolate, we bake it all together and add one last drizzle of glaze while it’s still hot from the oven.

Served in individual portions, our white chocolate bread pudding is the perfect not-so-sweet dessert for when you want a little “something something” after your meal, but don’t want to get too fancy. It also makes a great brunch item!

Hand-iced Easter Cookies

LaRenaissance — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:38 +0000

Offered individually, by the pound or as a gift tray, our hand-decorated cookies are both festive and delicious. For Easter, we feature seasonal shapes, including tulips, eggs, baby chicks and bunnies. These delicate and beautiful morsels are made with a traditional French butter cookie recipe, and each cookie is individually iced, by hand.

Drop in to visit us at La Renaissance to pick up some special Easter cookies for your family or as a gift for friends or co-workers. Download a full-size PDF of our Easter menu here.