Madeleine: A small, traditional French smooth pastry, delicately flavored and shaped like a shell. It seduces the gourmet, both young and old. The Madeleine can be enjoyed for breakfast or a snack. It perfectly accompanies tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, and can also be appreciated as a dessert with apple cider, champagne, or some smooth white wine. Or if you're particularly into Proust, with a decoction of lime-blossom.
The Financier, vanilla or filled with chocolate, possesses a delicate flavor and soft texture. Enjoy this cake by itself or pair it with coffee, tea or chocolate mousse.
Chouquettes (Petits Choux): These light and delicious puff pastries, sprinkled with sugar, can be eaten alone or used as the foundation for Profiteroles, Croquenbouche (stacks of profiteroles held together with caramel), or Gateaux St.-Honoré. Choux Pastries can be filled with custard or ice cream.
