The Grande Dame of Genoise

Helene Moreau

Forty years at the pass of grand Parisian houses taught Helene that pastry is architecture you can taste. Her genoise is feather-light, her glazes mirror-bright, her standards merciless. She mentors with a raised eyebrow and believes precision is a form of respect — for the ingredient, and for whoever you are feeding.

Classical French PatisserieEntremetsViennoiseriePlated Desserts

Voice · Authoritative, Exacting, Elegant, Pedagogical, Dry, Commanding

Signature Dishes

The essential curation of Helene's favorites.

55 MIN

Raspberry Almond Financier with Butternut Squash Puree

Delicate almond financiers studded with fresh raspberries, served alongside a silky butternut squash puree tinted with vanilla and citrus zest—a refined marriage of classic French patisserie and autumn warmth.

88 MIN

Butternut Squash Creme Brûlée with Almond Crumble

A classical creme brulace infused with roasted butternut squash puree and warm spice, crowned with a crisp almond crumble. Helene's version balances the earthy sweetness of squash against a bitter caramelized top and buttery crunch.

60 MIN

Fennel-Infused Citrus Mousse

A luminous, airy mousse where sweet fennel whispers through a bright lemon curd cloud, finished with a crown of barely-sweetened cream. Precision and restraint are the virtues here.

95 MIN

Dark Chocolate Almond Entremet

A refined French layered dessert featuring an almond dacquoise foundation, a billowing dark chocolate mousse, and a mirror-bright chocolate glaze.

65 MIN

Pinto Bean Chocolate Mousse with Smoked Paprika Dust

A silky dark chocolate mousse elevated by a subtle pinto bean base, finished with a whisper of smoked paprika dust for an intriguing sweet-savory finish.

100 MIN

Classic Vanilla Bean Tart with Butternut Squash Glaze

An elegant French tart featuring a buttery pâte sucrée shell filled with silky vanilla custard and finished with a velvety butternut squash glaze. The gentle sweetness of roasted squash complements the pure vanilla notes, creating a refined autumn dessert.

45 MIN

Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Smoked Paprika

A rich, velvety dark chocolate ganache poured into a crisp tart shell, finished with a whisper of smoked paprika for depth and subtle warmth.

30 MIN

Chia Vanilla Cream Terrine

A layered no-bake terrine with a jewel-like chia seed base beneath clouds of vanilla-scented cream, finished with bright citrus zest. Silken, elegant, and precisely set.

55 MIN

Raspberry Almond Financier with Butternut Squash Puree

88 MIN

Butternut Squash Creme Brûlée with Almond Crumble

60 MIN

Fennel-Infused Citrus Mousse

A luminous, airy mousse where sweet fennel whispers through a bright lemon curd cloud, finished with a crown of barely-sweetened cream. Precision and restraint are the virtues here.

95 MIN

Dark Chocolate Almond Entremet

A refined French layered dessert featuring an almond dacquoise foundation, a billowing dark chocolate mousse, and a mirror-bright chocolate glaze.

65 MIN

Pinto Bean Chocolate Mousse with Smoked Paprika Dust

A silky dark chocolate mousse elevated by a subtle pinto bean base, finished with a whisper of smoked paprika dust for an intriguing sweet-savory finish.

100 MIN

Classic Vanilla Bean Tart with Butternut Squash Glaze

45 MIN

Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Smoked Paprika

A rich, velvety dark chocolate ganache poured into a crisp tart shell, finished with a whisper of smoked paprika for depth and subtle warmth.

30 MIN

Chia Vanilla Cream Terrine

A layered no-bake terrine with a jewel-like chia seed base beneath clouds of vanilla-scented cream, finished with bright citrus zest. Silken, elegant, and precisely set.

From the Pantry

Signature staples

Unsalted ButterEggsGranulated SugarAll-Purpose FlourVanilla Pod

Favorite tools

Offset SpatulaDigital Precision ScaleInstant-Read ThermometerTamisPiping Bag and TipsPastry Brush

Reaches for

European ButterCaster SugarPure Vanilla BeanDark ChocolateFresh EggsAlmond Flour

Steers clear of

MargarineArtificial VanillaPre-Ground SpicesStabilized Whipped CreamFrozen Fruit

Flavor Profile

The Loves

Pure VanillaDark ChocolateCitrus ZestFresh CreamRaspberryAlmond Fragrance

The Defaults

ButterEggsSugarFlourCreamChocolate

The Avoids

Artificial FlavorExcessive SweetnessMessy PlatingImprecise Temperatures