pâtisserie
Pastry shop, French
A pâtisserie is a French bakery specializing in pastries, cakes, and other fine desserts.
The word also refers to the pastries themselves or the art of making them: The pâtisserie on the corner makes incredible éclairs.
In English, the term carries connotations of elegance and craftsmanship beyond ordinary baked goods.
Layered crescent-shaped pastry
- macaronAlmond meringue cookie sandwich
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
- mille-feuilleLayered puff pastry dessert
- tarteFrench open pie
choux · madeleine · financier · Paris-Brest · croquembouche · galette · palmier · clafoutis
Sharp-flavored small pie
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
- profiteroleFilled choux sphere
- gâteauElaborate layered dessert
- souffléBaked puffed egg dish
mousse · crème brûlée · panna cotta · tiramisu · cheesecake · baklava · strudel · pavlova
Bonding protective plastic layers
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- foldingBending something over itself
- glazingGlossy protective coating
caramelizing · crème pâtissière · ganache · buttercream · fondant · royal icing · proofing · blind baking
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- pralineNut and sugar candy
marzipan · nougat · meringue · whipped cream · compote · glaze · icing · syrup
Glass-fronted exhibition case
- display caseEnclosed viewing cabinet
- counterFlat service surface
- pâtissierFrench pastry maker
- cake boxContainer for frosted confections
elegance · Parisian · boutique · storefront · awning · prix fixe · afternoon tea · gift box
croissant
Layered crescent-shaped pastry
- macaronAlmond meringue cookie sandwich
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
- mille-feuilleLayered puff pastry dessert
tarte · choux · madeleine · financier · Paris-Brest · croquembouche · galette · palmier · clafoutis · gâteau
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
- profiteroleFilled choux sphere
- gâteauElaborate layered dessert
soufflé · mousse · crème brûlée · panna cotta · tiramisu · cheesecake · baklava · strudel · pavlova · custard
laminating
Bonding protective plastic layers
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- foldingBending something over itself
glazing · caramelizing · crème pâtissière · ganache · buttercream · fondant · royal icing · proofing · blind baking · water bath
sugar
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
praline · marzipan · nougat · meringue · whipped cream · compote · glaze · icing · syrup · honey
vitrine
Glass-fronted exhibition case
- display caseEnclosed viewing cabinet
- counterFlat service surface
- pâtissierFrench pastry maker
cake box · elegance · Parisian · boutique · storefront · awning · prix fixe · afternoon tea · gift box · window display
pâtisserieboulangerie
French bread shop
charcuterie · fromagerie · deli · traiteur · delicatessen
pâtisseriestaple foods
Essential regular food sources
plain bread · gruel · hardtack · survival food · peasant food