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Rahier, Revisited
Date: Jul. 7th 2009
Category: Cakes, Cheesecakes, Cupcakes and Muffins
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A few months ago, I shared with you the fact that when I want to order a special a cake (and don’t feel like baking it myself), I turn to Rahier Pâtisserie, Toronto’s premiere pastry shop (in my opinion).
Well I had to share another example of the shop’s brilliance with the Gâteau St. Honoré you see pictured above. You have to special order the gâteau (call at least 48 hours in advance) and if ordering it in the summer, the trip home can be a bit dicey depending on how hot it is in your car (you may notice a bit of melted caramel off to the side), but despite all of that I cannot stress enough how worth it this dessert is.
We always have a Canada Day barbecue for the family at our house. It’s been a particularly busy time for me and because of the late arrival of summer in these parts, we’re still not seeing an abundance of local fresh fruit. On a whim, I decided to order a cake and because of a conversation with a good friend of mine, I had Gâteau St. Honoré on my mind.
If you’re ever in Toronto I urge you stop by Rahier for a coffee and a pastry (the pâtisserie is in a cute neighbourhood with lots of nice shops) and if you are a Toronto resident, I urge you to visit the shop and try their goods.
You will not be disappointed.
Cream Puff’s honour!
Ciao!
In May 2007, the Daring Bakers made Gâteau St. Honoré. Ah, the good ol’ days!
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07/7/09 at 7:53 pm
If I’m ever in the city, I’ll invite you to go with me in a heart beat!
07/7/09 at 8:01 pm
I’ve yet to find a favorite bakery out my way - I had one in NYC (surprise! surprise!) and one in St. Paul. Love that you have one in Toronto and it looks grand.
07/7/09 at 10:03 pm
That looks so good!
Cheers,
Rosa
07/7/09 at 10:34 pm
*suddenly wishing I was in Toronto* Hmm… I wonder why!
07/7/09 at 10:38 pm
that looks delicious. I ll surely go to Rahier next time I visit Canada. pity it won t be that soon
07/8/09 at 8:16 am
We’ll be in the area later this month…I’ve put this on my list of things to do!
07/8/09 at 9:05 am
Magic word- caramel.
Yum. Take off the white chocolate and I’m sold.}:P
07/8/09 at 1:51 pm
That’s not a Gâteau St. Honoré! It looks nothing like mine… what…? oh.
07/8/09 at 4:02 pm
What wonderful pastry artistry! It is so beautiful. I’ve never been to Toronto but when I do get there I now have Rahier to go to.
07/9/09 at 2:46 pm
The gateau looks heavenly! I have never been to (or even heard of, outside of your blog) the bakery. If I ever see it I will surely stop in for some goodies. Is it in the west end?
07/11/09 at 2:33 pm
Ah yes…the good ole days of DB. That cake makes me want to try another St. Honore because I don’t know where I’d get one locally (crazy huh!)
07/11/09 at 6:40 pm
You’re killing me here. I’ve been lusting after that gateau since we made it in the challenge and I had just about gotten over it. Now I’ll have to make it yet again , and eat it. Nie work
07/12/09 at 7:56 am
Hi, I love your blog and have been following it for quite a while. Really great stuff what Daring Bakers is doing
07/12/09 at 6:04 pm
Beautiful and for sure delicious St honoré
07/13/09 at 12:48 am
Oh that looks incredibly good! I want to dive right in!
07/13/09 at 7:46 am
I LOVE coconut and happened to also write a few lines about it today-take a look at the beautiful cake I was lucky to enjoy!