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Home » Win a copy of Bake Off Crème de la Crème book

Win a copy of Bake Off Crème de la Crème book

April 28, 2016 by Sarah / Maison Cupcake

Bake Off Creme de la Creme book

Who has been watching the new Bake Off Crème de la Crème series on BBC2?

I have been agog since the first episode and rushed out the buy the Crème de la Crème book* – that’s my copy above. And just for fun I thought I’d give away another copy to one of my readers. This isn’t a brand or publisher sponsored giveaway, I will be sending the winner a copy direct from Amazon*.

Here are a few of the beautiful recipes you can make, inspired by the series (and don’t panic, it’s a slightly cuddlier home cook’s version than the carved birds and sugarcraft towers we’ve seen on TV!)

Framboises

Framboises

Paris Brest

Paris Brest

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Gateau St Honore

Gateau St Honore

The series has divided opinion. Some viewers have been REALLY upset that there’s no Paul and Mary and that it’s not in a tent. “It’s not the Bake Off!” they cry, “The judges are SO rude!” (and yes one made a participant cry but she did give her a hug immediately afterwards).

We had a quite a chat about it on the Maison Cupcake Facebook page and I’ve embedded the post above if you’d like to read.

If you don’t have a clue what you’re missing, here’s the BBC trailer. There are still several weeks of the show to run so you can pick it up half way through. I really hope there will be a second series!

WIN A COPY OF BAKE OFF CREME DE LA CREME BOOK

And if you’d like to win a copy of the Bake Off Crème de la Crème book* accompanying the series, fill in the Rafflecopter form below, leaving your blog comment below answering the question shown on the embedded form.

There aren’t a ton of social media hoops to jump through, I’ve kept it nice and simple. If you know someone who loves baking enter to win the prize for them or forward this post onto them.

Good luck everybody!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

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Eclairs by Christophe Adam at L'Eclair de Genie*Amazon affiliate links – if you make a purchase on Amazon via these links a sliver of commission comes back to this site helping to fund giveaways like this. This will not affect the price you are charged. 

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Sarah has published recipes on Maison Cupcake since 2009 and lives in London.
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Comments

  1. Nikki weller says

    April 28, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    I’m really enjoying the series, and would love to win the accompanying book ? I think I’d love to try my hands at the petit gateux

  2. Francesca Lobban says

    April 29, 2016 at 2:15 am

    I think the contestants are inspiring and although I am only an novice baker in comparison, I still appreciate their work and talent and I think they are all worthy winners and deserve nothing but credit and praise. I think the negative attention that the show has received is a shame – it’s not the GBBO, it’s Creme de le creme… it’s not trying to be the same programme so why are some people comparing like, for like?
    I hope I am lucky enough to win a beautiful copy of this book. Thank you!!

  3. Laura Samuel says

    April 29, 2016 at 2:22 am

    Paris-breast! It looks so fabulously indulgent!

  4. Lucia Oreiro says

    April 29, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    The cherry on the top of baking – loving the show – inspiring!

  5. Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect says

    April 29, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Bake Off Creme de la Creme is right up my street Sarah! This is a fantastic giveaway and it looks like there are some great recipes in the book. I love the show and I love how critical they are – these are professionals, they should know better.

    • Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect says

      April 29, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      I would make the coconut dacquoise.

  6. Tracy Nixon says

    April 29, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Mary’s Paris Brest – I love choux pastry!

  7. Adele Leek says

    April 29, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    Love the look of the Gateux

  8. Alison Bruce says

    April 29, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    I loved the Paris Brest

  9. Linda Rumsey says

    April 29, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    The Gateau looks delicious!

  10. Serena La Pietra says

    April 29, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Tempered chocolate so I could make all those fancy bits and bobs.

  11. Laura Evans says

    April 29, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    i would have to go for the Gateux too 🙂 nom!

  12. Pamela says

    April 29, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    The Lemon Meringue Pie looks scrumptious. It is on my “to do” list.

  13. Sharyl Wolter says

    April 29, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    I wasn’t aware of the series but I’m setting my DVR. I like the looks of the Framboisiers above.

  14. Corina says

    April 29, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I’d love to have a go at the Paris Brest too!

  15. Elaine Savage says

    April 29, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    the lemon meringue pie, hubby’s favourite!

  16. Tracey Peach says

    April 29, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Sadly I haven’t seen any of this yet so I can’t say which I would like to try the best.

  17. Maya Russell says

    April 29, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    I’d like to make Lemon Meringue Pie.

  18. Jen Schofield says

    April 29, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    Definitely the Lemon Meringue Pie

  19. stephen says

    April 29, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    Framboisiers – this is the first year I’ve grown my own raspberries

  20. Lindsey M says

    April 29, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    I think Episode 5s Chocolate Cheese Cake showstoppers looked amazing, Choc-cheesecake is a real family favourite in our house,so I would give that a go <3

  21. Samantha Fernley says

    April 29, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    The lemon meringue pie.

  22. pete c says

    April 29, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    as I love coconut , Coconut Dacquoise

  23. Susan Lloyd says

    April 29, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    I would try the Paris Brest

  24. Margaret Clarkson says

    April 29, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    The Paris Brest

  25. Kirsty Sparks says

    April 30, 2016 at 1:07 am

    The gateau looks amazing 🙂

  26. Steph GRAY says

    April 30, 2016 at 1:58 am

    How fabulous!

  27. Harline Parkin says

    April 30, 2016 at 3:06 am

    The lemon meringue pie my mother use to make the. Yummy

  28. Kathryn Casbolt says

    April 30, 2016 at 8:02 am

    I have mixed opinions about the series. I really appreciate the skills of the contestants and enjoy watching them create their bakes. I do feel the judges can be over critical. In the real world there would not be time constraints and all of the bakes would be perfect, the mistakes happen when rushing to finish.

    I would love to try and create some layered slices. The sponge and mousse layers look fabulous when decorated and presented. If I could master one of these my family and friends would be very impressed!

  29. Ruth Harwood says

    April 30, 2016 at 9:19 am

    The Lemon Meringue Pie xx

  30. Kimberley says

    April 30, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I’d like to try any of it!

  31. Paula Readings says

    April 30, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Eclairs, would be a yummy start.

  32. Jen Rogers says

    April 30, 2016 at 11:57 am

    addicted to anything ‘carrotcake’ x

  33. JENNY MILLER says

    April 30, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Love the series, the eclairs would be lovely.

  34. Sally Collingwood says

    April 30, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    I would love to try and make the petit gateau, not sure how well I would do though!!

  35. Mary D says

    April 30, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Paris Brest…as I think I might be able to make a half decent go of it!

  36. Nita says

    April 30, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    Imagine being able to learn their secrets, though?
    Yes please.

  37. Susan Smith says

    April 30, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    The Paris Best, it looks delicious

  38. Laura Pritchard says

    May 1, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    The Lemon Meringue Pie

  39. Suzie W says

    May 1, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    I’d like to try making the Petit Antoine, it looked so delicious with the chocolate.

  40. Prerna Gupta says

    May 2, 2016 at 12:17 am

    I would try Paris Breast!

  41. Richard Eldred Hawes says

    May 2, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    I woukld love to have the confidence to make thwe Paris Brest

  42. MARY ELLEN HOCKENHULL says

    May 2, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    I think I’d love to try my hands at the petit gateux

  43. Fiona Martin says

    May 3, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Paris Brest is my challenge to try this year at some point!

  44. Joel. timmons says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Love. Paris. Brest. To. Visit. My. Cousins

  45. Charlotte says

    May 3, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    Petite gateaux

  46. Susan Elai Kelly Carter says

    May 4, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    I would love to be able to master The miniature Opera Slices. I am in awe of the sugar pulling skills. Amazing. My Tuesday night must watch.

  47. cheryl hadfield says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    the coconut dacquoise

  48. Mark R says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    Lemon Meringue pie – it’s my friend’s favourite

  49. ADEINNE TONNER says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    Personally for me i would have to say i would love to try to make the lemon meringue pie

  50. Gina M says

    May 6, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    Lemon meringue pie one of my favourite desserts! But id honestly like to give them all a try!

  51. Daniel Jerram says

    May 6, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    The Gateau looks amazing! Would love to have a go at doing that!

  52. Emma Nixon says

    May 6, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    The lemon meringue pie. But i dont think mine would look as good!

  53. Lucy Major says

    May 6, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    I think probably the Gateau because I love them but all of it looks lovely!

  54. laura banks says

    May 6, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    ALL OF THEM WOULD BE GREAT BUT I SO WANT THE ARMY GUYS TO WIN SO I HOPE THEY GET THROUGH WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE FROM THE SEMIS

  55. Angela McDonald says

    May 6, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Definitely have to be the Coconut Dacquoise!

  56. fozia Akhtar says

    May 6, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    the coconut dacquoise.

  57. S Bufton says

    May 6, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    The petit gateaus look absolutely delicious I would love to try and make them myself

  58. Angie Hoggett says

    May 6, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    Lemon Meringue Pie

  59. Catherine Whetton says

    May 6, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    I’d love to have a go at the Paris breast 🙂 I’m really enjoying the series so far!

  60. Louise A says

    May 6, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I liked the edible bonsai trees 🙂

  61. Marina Esteve says

    May 6, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    I think the show is great! Its so inspiring and it has really opened my eyes to the fact that there is more out there in the pastry world than just croissants – although they are super delicious. I am also in awe of all the intricate show pieces they make, those chocolate cabinets on tuesday were really something!

  62. TJ Wooldridge says

    May 6, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    petit gateau

  63. Caroline H says

    May 6, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    I haven’t caught all of this but after an episode did Google to try and find the recipe for, without luck (and I’m sorry I can’t remember the name) amazing little dome cakes with layers of mouselline and citrus jam/jelly.

  64. Stephanie Tsang says

    May 6, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    I would love to try the lemon meringue pie.

  65. Suzanne says

    May 6, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    The lemon meringue pie looks lovely.

  66. Soph H says

    May 7, 2016 at 9:13 am

    definitely the paris brest

  67. Mark Palmer says

    May 7, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Paris Brest

  68. Ruth Thomas says

    May 7, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    I’m loving this series & Tom Kerridge is looking awesome isn’t he?
    I would actually love to learn to make croissants

  69. Bea says

    May 7, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    I am going to see if I can get caught up. I didn’t know it was on!! I love the GBBO &such. Thanks so much. I never win anything but I will give it a try. I don’t usually enter any longer on these giveaways. I would love to have such a wonderful book for sure.

  70. Kirsty Caffrey says

    May 7, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    Love the series and love all the recipes – I’d have a go a macaroons and also the coconut dacquoise x

  71. leanne weir says

    May 7, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    I would love to make the coconut dacquoise

  72. Helen W says

    May 8, 2016 at 3:06 am

    It’s got to be the lemon meringue pie. One of my favourite desserts.

  73. claire woods says

    May 8, 2016 at 9:30 am

    the coconut dacquoise.

  74. Beky Austerberry says

    May 8, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    The chocolate designs they make for the show stoppers with spun sugar creations are amazing would love to be able to make something like that – or eat something like that.

  75. Farhana says

    May 8, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    I’m hopeless and will mess it all up but if I could in my dreams then I would try Petit Gateau

  76. Anthony G says

    May 8, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Tart 🙂

  77. Tracy Newton says

    May 8, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    Paris Brest would really impress my friends

  78. Steph GRAY says

    May 8, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    The little gateaux

  79. helen tovell says

    May 8, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    I would try the eclairs first and then progress onto something I have not done before

  80. charlotte says

    May 8, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    I like the apples made for one of the final challenges. Like little white apples with the pudding inside (I am sure it was described far better by them! but I was so in awe I don’t really remember what they called it)

  81. Solange says

    May 9, 2016 at 1:15 am

    I loved the Paris Brest

  82. Catherine says

    May 9, 2016 at 10:27 am

    This book looks lovely, and useful – I would love to win

    • Catherine says

      May 9, 2016 at 10:28 am

      And I’d make the little gateaux

  83. Lizzy Cooper says

    May 9, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    oooh there’s so many but the lemon meringue pie looks great!

  84. Zac Farley says

    May 10, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I would make the coconut dacquoise

  85. laura cooper says

    May 10, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    Want to try the Coconut Dacquoise!

  86. Tammy Tudor says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    mmmm the coconut dacquoise!!!

  87. Elspeth MacMillan says

    May 10, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    Lemon meringue pie as its a family favorite

  88. Samantha says

    May 11, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    So many to choose from, but I’d like to know how to temper chocolate

  89. Gill Abrahams says

    May 11, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    I love Lemon Meringue Pie, so a different version would be great.

  90. Robyn Clarke says

    May 12, 2016 at 12:58 am

    The Paris Brest

  91. Annalise ONeill says

    May 12, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Tart :o)

  92. Laura Harrison says

    May 13, 2016 at 2:21 am

    To make the coconut dacquoise would be lovely xx

  93. Victoria Prince says

    May 13, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I have been really enjoying it 🙂 I would most like to make the Granola crumble, lemon sponge, lemon, poppy seed and ginger buttercream, blueberry buttercream & blueberry gel Miniatures that the Celtic Manor team made in the last episode 🙂 A couple of the showstoppers have been amazing and I would love to make them, but way way out of my league (who am I kidding, it’s all out of my league!)

    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      May 13, 2016 at 11:06 am

      I don’t know where on earth one would put one of those showstoppers!!

  94. chelsey wood says

    May 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    Amazing programme! I love it! would love to try the fruit tarts x

  95. Kate Knight says

    May 14, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    anything with salted caramel

  96. Jayne Kelsall says

    May 14, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    The Lemon Merangue Pie Slice looks gorgeous .x

  97. Donna Caldwell says

    May 14, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    I would love to try make the chocolate cheesecake

  98. Jayne K says

    May 14, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    The chest of drawers made from chocolate

  99. Alison says

    May 14, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    oooh I have been missing this, must look for it. Love the look of the miniature Opera Slices. Wish I was so clever

  100. Sheri Darby says

    May 14, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Has to be the Gateau

  101. Sandra Foreman says

    May 14, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    Mary’s Paris Brest

  102. Adrian Bold says

    May 14, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    The Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Tart

  103. Lisa Wilkinson says

    May 14, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Lemon Meringue Pie

  104. Victoria Middleton says

    May 14, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    I’d love to try out some of the Apple Crumbles from the 1st episode, who knew you could make a good old crumble look that amazing

  105. Dan Hogwood says

    May 14, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    I’d make the Paris Brest

  106. Emma h says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:13 am

    The lemon meringue

  107. Mark Whittaker says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:30 am

    Love the show . I would love to make the spherical petit gateaux …though I must admit I would like to attempt an apple bake , just to see if I cold succeed where all of the contestants so far have failed ….not that I’m competitive you understand .

    • Mark Whittaker says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:31 am

      that should of course be could not cold

  108. Denise Griffiths says

    May 15, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Would love to try some of these recipes

  109. Lisa Pond says

    May 15, 2016 at 9:13 am

    Lemon meringue pies! I’m salivating already 🙂

  110. kellyjo walters says

    May 15, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Anything with chocolate 😉 .. coconut and chocolate especially

  111. Nicola Newton says

    May 15, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    Ooooh lots of them maybe gateaux

  112. sue mcdermott says

    May 15, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    one of the chocolate showstoppers

  113. Dale Dow says

    May 15, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    tempered chocolate would be fab!

  114. Sarah hanson says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Lemon meringue pie, yummy yummy

  115. Kirsty C says

    May 15, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    Paris Brest first because I have just mastered choux.

  116. Gillian McClelland says

    May 15, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I’d like to be able to make the Lemon Meringue Pie.

  117. denise s says

    May 15, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    lemon meringue pie made properly with fresh lemons is delicious , would love to try to make it

  118. Emma says

    May 15, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Paris-Brest

  119. Julie Camm says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    The Paris Brest….. these bakers are so talented…. I’ve really enjoyed the series…

  120. Diana says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Paris-breast! 🙂

  121. Meena H says

    May 15, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    The lemon meringue pie

  122. Fiona jk42 says

    May 15, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    Very hard to choose which pastry I’d like to make. I loved the look of the Mouse Bank but that is far beyond my skills as a baker, or my artistic skills when it comes to modelling marzipan. I think I’d have to stick to something that looks a bit easier, maybe those chequered biscuits, can’t remember what they are called.

  123. Caroline Blaza says

    May 15, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    I would like to try the Lemon Meringue Pie

  124. Ruth Wollerton says

    May 15, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    The Lemon Meringue pie. Refreshing and yummytastic for Summer tastiness. Thanks for the chance

  125. Natalie Crossan says

    May 15, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    lemon meringue pie

  126. Karl Borowy says

    May 15, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    Gateau

  127. Katrina downie says

    May 15, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    I would make the apple flavoured Apple marshmallows that the team put on there choc tree they looked amazing! I love Tom Kerridge! I tweeted him but no reply boohoo

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