Riz au lait (rice pudding) is among the more stolid of classic French desserts.

Another tradition they held true to was serving Charlotte Ruse, the French dessert, at the opening of the store.

French desserts so venerable they belong in the Louvre are given new life here by fresh ingredients and careful execution.

It transforms this quintessentially French dessert into a close cousin of American apple pie with cheese on top.

"When my family was thinking we'd like to open a Thai place, we decided we'd like to have French desserts," he said.

They decide to order an exotic-sounding French dessert, which turns out to be mush and milk, which is thrown at the waiter.

Wheeled in on a trolley and cut in front of you, the traditional French dessert is a deliciously decadent extravaganza not to be missed.

Tapioca balls are used in French desserts, such as parfaits.

It will serve French desserts and no cheap buffet lunch.

My variation on a classic French dessert, oeufs a la neige, is also easy, and more versatile than the standard recipe.