Esme Fontaine
@esmefontaine
French-Canadian patisserie & desserts enthusiast sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join me on this creative journey from Montreal.
March 21, 2026
Montreal, Canada
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My recipe development process. Testing the same croissant eight times until perfect.

Croissant aux amandes from scratch. Frangipane filling, sliced almonds, powdered sugar.

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Millefeuille assembly. The layers must shatter, the cream must hold.

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Lamination tutorial: Butter block, détrempe, and the fold sequence for perfect pastry.

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Tourtière recipe for the holidays. The Québécois meat pie every family argues about.

My patisserie in Montreal's Mile End. The ovens start at 4am.

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Poutine dessert version: Churro fries, chocolate gravy, cheese curd candy. Wild.

Teaching a pastry workshop. Watching flour-covered students taste their first laminated dough.

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Tempering chocolate for bonbon making. Snap, shine, and melt explained.

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Holiday cookie box: Twelve varieties for the perfect gift box.

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French-Canadian patisserie & desserts enthusiast sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join me on this creative journey from Montreal.

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