Behind the Scenes at a French Bakery | Baking Tartes Aux Fraises and Cookies Together

We went behind the scenes and found, possibly, the happiest couple in France — Here’s Their Secret Recipe!

Step into the heart of France and meet Pauline and Franck, the happiest couple you’ll ever see — two passionate bakers who fill every day (and every pastry) with love. 💕 Watch as they share their joy for life through their favorite creations: a classic French tarte aux fraises (strawberry tart) and homemade chocolate chip cookies that are as sweet as their story.

In this cozy short film, I’ll show you what makes Pauline and Franck’s relationship so special — and reveal the simple secret behind their happiness. 🥐

Then, back in my own kitchen, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial for baking a tarte aux poires, chocolate et caramel (pear, chocolate and caramel tart) — a rustic, golden dessert that captures the warmth of French home baking.

✨ In this video, you’ll see:

The daily life of Pauline & Franck, a French baking couple 🍞

How to make a tarte aux fraises and chocolate chip cookies

The secret ingredient to lasting happiness ❤️

A full tarte aux poires recipe tutorial you can follow at home

If you love French baking, slow living, and stories about love and food, you’ll adore this video.

Watch, bake, and fall in love with the sweetest couple in France.

INGREDIENTS FOR TARTE
1. Semi-Whole Grain Sweet Tarte Base (Pâte Sucrée semi-complète)

A slightly nutty, crisp tart shell — perfect for fruit tarts.
Ingredients:

180 g semi-whole wheat flour (T110)
100 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
50 g powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 pinch fine sea salt
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Almond Paste for Baking (Pâte d’Amandes)

Used as a thin layer under fruit (like in tarte aux fraises) to keep the crust crisp and add flavor.
Ingredients:
100 g almond flour (finely ground almonds)
15g self raising flour
100 g powdered sugar
2 eggs
1–2 drops vanilla extract (optional, but enhances flavor)
Pinch of salt

Mix until smooth and spreadable

Quick Caramel Sauce (No Butter)
A rich caramel made with just sugar and cream — perfect for drizzling.
Ingredients:
100 g granulated sugar
120 ml heavy cream (35% fat),
Pinch of sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)

Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)
Smooth and rich, used to fill fruit tarts, éclairs, and more.

Ingredients:
500 ml whole milk
1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
100 g egg yolks (about 5 large yolks)
100 g granulated sugar
40 g cornstarch
25 g unsalted butter (optional, for gloss and richness — add at the end)

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