The French certainly impress with their wide assortment of delicate pastries and decadent desserts. From Madeleines to Tarte Tatin, there are dozens of French delicacies that offer a perfect ending to any meal. I am offering a list of lip-smacking delicacies that you would not refrain from indulging in. You need to taste each and every of these at least once in your life time.
Madeleines
Madeleine is one of the most memorable French treats one can ever have. This shell-shaped, light and small delicacy when baked nicely can be an absolute delight for dessert lovers.
If you ever happen to visit France, you can view these cakes piled across the city in patisserie windows. However, the fluffiest of these delicacies are found only at selected places in the country.
Tarte Tatin
Sometimes accidents in the kitchen can lead to culinary masterpieces. Chocolate chip cookies, corn flakes and potato chips were all the results of accidents. The delectable Tarte Tatin resulted owing to some mistimed caramelization by Caroline and Stephanie in a hotel owned by the two sisters.
Tarte Tatin is considered to be the posh cousin of Apple pie. This dessert is now commonly prepared in combination with a variety of fruits including prunes, quinces and pears.
Mille-Feuille
Although this dessert is simple when it comes to taste, it can be complex when it comes to consumption.
If you ever come to know how to consume this dessert so that the cream does not ooze from the three layers of this pastry while having the first bite, then kindly let me know how not to look stickier in public. You cannot go wrong if you opt for this delectable delicacy.
Creme Brulee
The Catalans, the English and the French for long have claimed the creative rights for crafting the Creme Brulee recipe.
However, the inclusion of this recipe on every menu within the country proves that French case may be strong. Indulge in this delicacy if you are looking for a traditional pudding experience!
Macaroons
The macaroons trace their origin to the middle Ages. However, these became immensely popular during the 19th century through industriousness and creativity.
The popularity of these desserts has attained the peak. These desserts are filtered extensively in billions of photographs on social media apps.
Mendiants
This is a traditional French confection which is composed of chocolate disks that have been studded with dried fruits and nuts representing the four monastic orders.
Each of the ingredients used in this delicacy refers to the color of the monastic robes. As per the tradition, raisins imply to Dominicans, almonds for Carmelites, dried figs for Franciscans and hazelnuts for Augustinians. These are produced usually during the Christmas season. The recipes have deviated away from traditional combination of fruits and nuts to incorporate seeds, other items and fruit peels.
Creme Caramel
The creme caramel is considered to be the soft-brained alternative of the Creme Brulee. This caramel pudding is a custard dessert which comprises of a layer of soft caramel topping.
Creme Brulee, on the other hand, comprises of a pudding with a hard caramel topping. This dessert is widely popular all over the world.
Caneles
The Canele is a specialty of Bordeaux region has features a soft custard interior. The hard caramel exterior is flavored with rum and vanilla.
Canele is eaten with dinner, lunch, and breakfast despite the alcoholic flavoring. It goes well with either a glass of wine or a cup of tea.
Mousse Au Chocolat
Though this is claimed to be a Spanish or Middle Eastern delicacy, the history of Nougat can be traced back to France.
This is distinctively a French variety and is made with honey or sugar and topped with roasted nuts of which macadamia, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts and almonds are common. Nougat is consistently chewy and is widely used in a variety of chocolates and bars. There are three basic varieties of Nougat. The white nougat is made from honey and beaten egg whites. The brown nougat is firmer and has a crunchy texture. The third variety is made of nut and chocolate.
Nougat
Though this is claimed to be a Spanish or Middle Eastern delicacy, the history of Nougat can be traced back to France. This is distinctively a French variety and is made with honey or sugar and topped with roasted nuts of which macadamia, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts and almonds are common.
Nougat is consistently chewy and is widely used in a variety of chocolates and bars. There are three basic varieties of Nougat. The white nougat is made from honey and beaten egg whites. The brown nougat is firmer and has a crunchy texture. The third variety is made of nut and chocolate.
