French pastry
Flaky Parisian treat
French pastry refers to the tradition of elaborate baked goods developed in France—croissants, éclairs, tarts, mille-feuille, and the like.
The term suggests refinement, delicate layers, and technical skill: The bakery specializes in French pastry.
A French pastry is any single item in this style: She ordered a French pastry with her coffee.
Layered crescent-shaped pastry
- eclairIced oblong pastry
- macaronAlmond meringue cookie sandwich
- mille-feuilleLayered puff pastry dessert
- pain au chocolatChocolate-stuffed laminated pastry
profiterole · opera cake · madeleine · financier · palmier · gateau · savarin · clafoutis
Crumbly or unreliable
- butteryRich like a spread
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- airyLight and well-ventilated
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
tender · delicate · golden · caramelized · puffy · layered · crumbly · featherlight
French pastry shop
- boulangerieFrench bread shop
- patissierDessert-making culinary specialist
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
precision · craftsmanship · apprenticeship · tradition · technique · skill · mastery · dedication
Solid fat from cream
- flourMilled grain powder
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- creamRich milk fat
chocolate · almonds · vanilla · yeast · salt · milk · praline · marzipan
France's chief city
- window displayMerchandise arranged behind glass
- gift boxDecorative container for presents
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
croissant
Layered crescent-shaped pastry
- eclairIced oblong pastry
- macaronAlmond meringue cookie sandwich
- mille-feuilleLayered puff pastry dessert
pain au chocolat · profiterole · opera cake · madeleine · financier · palmier · gateau · savarin · clafoutis · brioche
flaky
Crumbly or unreliable
light · tender · delicate · golden · caramelized · puffy · layered · crumbly · featherlight · silky
patisserie
French pastry shop
- boulangerieFrench bread shop
- patissierDessert-making culinary specialist
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
handcrafted · precision · craftsmanship · apprenticeship · tradition · technique · skill · mastery · dedication · presentation
butter
Solid fat from cream
cream · chocolate · almonds · vanilla · yeast · salt · milk · praline · marzipan · fondant
Paris
France's chief city
- window displayMerchandise arranged behind glass
- gift boxDecorative container for presents
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
elegance · refinement · indulgence · romance · joie de vivre
lamination
Bonding sheets together
folding · chilling · rolling · glazing · piping · tempering · crimping · docking · egg wash · blind baking
- FranceParis, Notre-Dame, Lyon, croissant, Toulouse
- French cuisinebaguette, croissant, coq au vin, crepe suzette, croissants
French pastrymuffin
Small domed pastry
hardtack · dump cake · plain bread · biscuit · rustic bread
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