Classic French Desserts Chef Comar Summer Educators 2012
Classical French Pastries *Classic desserts are classified as pastries that have some significance of history, event or famed person. *Most been established by France or Austria, also Italy, Germany and Spain had been credited.
Examples: *Charlotes *Bavarians *Mousses
Choux Paste Items: *Éclairs *Cream puffs *Profiteroles *Saint Honore *Paris/Brest
Other Products: *Napoleon *Jalusie *Bond du fruit *Vol au vent
Tarts: Apple tart Alsace Clafoutis Chocolate custard tart Tart Tatin
Bite Sized Cookies: French Macaroons Shortbreads Financiers Madalenes Palmiers
Miniardies: Served for tea service after meal or as an complimentary offering when presenting the check, at the end of a nice meal.
Assorted French Pastry: Tarts Pithivier Small pastry
Traditional French Wedding Cake Croquambouche