Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafé NormandieA. Brousse Recipe

A. Brousse Recipe

Inspired by Café Normandie
Time1h
Serves12

Make A. Brousse Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Topping

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Pour into Baking Dish

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly.

Filling Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and almond extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.

  2. 8

    Add Pistachios

    Fold in the chopped pistachios into the ricotta mixture.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 9

    Layer the Filling

    Spread the ricotta filling evenly over the batter in the baking dish.

  2. 10

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Topping Preparation

  1. 11

    Prepare the Topping

    Once the A. Brousse is out of the oven and cooled slightly, drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle with chopped mint.

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