If you like the flavors of tiramisu, you’re going to love macarons with chocolate ganache and coffee buttercream! Inspired by my first experience with opéra cake on a trip to Paris, they’re the perfect combination of delicate and decadent.

A couple years ago I spent the summer in Paris.

I rented an Airbnb, shopped in open-air markets, cooked food in the tiny galley-style kitchen, and enjoyed as many local foods (read: cheeses) as I could.

My favorite thing to do was walk around the gorgeous City of Lights and take in the stunning architecture and history. Most days I walked 8 to 10 miles! And of course stopping for a beautiful pastry on these walks was a must.

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