FRENCH

DESSERTs

AndPASTRIEs

What is better than desserts and pastries? Yet, what is better than French desserts and pastries? Chocolat Mou,

Cheese croissant, crème brulee. They sound French, they look French, and they taste so good.

French have been historically known to make some of the best desserts and pastries in the world. That is actually

accurate, at least in my experience. French have also exported their expertise in desserts and pastries to many

of the countries they have historically colonized. That's why you see many great French pastry stores in the

Middle East.

In general, French style desserts and pastries have a fine taste. They are also usually very elegantly decorated. When looking at a French dessert, you instantly appreciate all the work that

is put into the details to make it appetizing from which ever angle you look at it. French desserts are also usually colorful. Different sauces are used to add color and life to every piece

of dessert.

Croissant Croissant

Have you ever tasted a French croissant? I mean a croissant made by a French bakery, a real French bakery? If you

haven't, then you haven't tasted croissant yet. Forget all the croissants you find elsewhere. A French made croissant is

just different.

First, the French made pastry is so crunchy and buttery. Second, the filling is what makes most the difference.

Whether it is cheese, chocolate, or almonds, it is sweet, but not so sweet. Using extra sweet cheese or the strawberry

jams commonly found in croissant dominates the taste.

Crème Brulee Crème Brulee

It means "burnt cream" because the top layer consists of a burnt "crème caramel" layer that forms a very

think but solid film that protects the custard underneath.

Crème Brulee is becoming one of the most desired desserts in restaurants in the United States. You

almost see it on most menus these days. If you like custard with the flavor of lightly burnt sugar,

this is your favorite.

Chocolat Mou Chocolat Mou

Well, what does "Mou" mean? It means "melted" in French. Thus, Chocolat Mou is "Melted Chocolate." It is made of

ice cream and melted chocolate chunks. It is served in a glass, and you can even drink it. This great

French dessert is not so popular in the United States yet, but it is gathering some fans rapidly.

Chocolat Mou is at the border line between ice cream and milk shake. It is not as thick as ice cream, but not as

liquid as milk neither.

Resources:

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