Top 10 French Pastries You Should Know
Mille-feuille
Classic French pastry with layers of puff pastry and crème pâtissière, topped with powdered sugar or fondant.
Paris Brest
Wheel-shaped choux pastry filled with crème mousseline pralinée, created to honor a bicycle race.
Tarte au ci
tron meringuée
Lemon meringue tart with a pastry base, lemon curd, and foamy Italian meringue.
Kouign-amann
Breton pastry with layers of butter and sugar, resulting in a caramelized, flaky texture.
Canelé
Rum and vanilla-flavored cakes from Bordeaux, known for their crispy exterior and moist interior.
Éclair
Choux pastry filled with cream and topped with flavored icing; available in various modern flavors.
Mont B
lanc
Meringue-based dessert topped with chestnut puree and whipped cream, named after the mountain.
Opéra
Elegant layered chocolate cake with almond sponge, coffee syrup, chocolate ganache, and coffee buttercream.
Tarte
lette aux fraises:
Strawberry tart with a shortbread base, crème pâtissière filling, and fresh strawberries.
Galette des rois
Frangipane tart baked for Epiphany, with a hidden fève and a gold paper crown for the lucky finder.