Gâteau Basque (Basque: etxeko bixkotxa; "cake of the house") is a traditional dessert from the North of Pays Basque, a region of France, typically filled with black cherry jam or pastry cream.

Dec 13, 2025 · Gâteau Basque literally means Basque cake, but with its flaky pastry crust and silky crème pâtissière filling, it tastes more like a tart. Learn how to make this hearty sandwich …

Oct 24, 2023 · Try this traditional Gâteau Basque recipe. This easy cake is filled with pastry cream or cherry jam. It's perfect with coffee anytime!

May 23, 2023 · This delicious Gâteau Basque recipe can be filled with pastry cream or cherry jam for a traditional Basque cake dessert that will have everyone singing your praises! The sweet …

Nov 21, 2023 · My classic Gateau Basque recipe has a crisp, buttery crust and a silky, creamy pastry cream filling. You’ll find two variations of this delicious cake recipe: one with a rich layer …

Oct 28, 2022 · The grown-up version of a Pop-Tart, gâteau Basque combines elements of a cookie, a tart, and a pie, with a filling of pastry cream or cherry jam.

Dec 8, 2025 · Making a true Basque gâteau means paying attention to the dough, the filling, and the baking process. We’ll walk through the key ingredients, step-by-step prep, and the ever …

What is Gâteau Basque? This gâteau basque originates from the Basque region of France, as the name implies. The cake is typically made with a crisp, buttery crust and is filled with either …

Dec 15, 2016 · I learned how to make Gateau Basque from Bernadette Irribarren, a native of the area, who has been baking the cake regularly for decades. At the time I was collecting recipes …

Apr 4, 2022 · The Basque cake (le gateau Basque) is a famous cake from the Basque country in the south west of France. With two layers of sweet pastry filled with a vanilla pastry cream, this …