Tour dÉléphant Goûter Gourmand (Print Version)

Multi-layered snack tower with sweet and savory bites, ideal for afternoon tea or family sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Layers

01 - 6 mini madeleines
02 - 6 small chocolate brownies
03 - 6 strawberries, hulled and halved
04 - 7 tablespoons whipped cream

→ Savory Layers

05 - 6 mini cheese gougères
06 - 6 cucumber slices
07 - 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/4 cup herbed cream cheese

→ Garnishes

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - Fresh mint leaves, for decoration

# How to Make It:

01 - Bake madeleines, brownies, and gougères if not using store-bought items.
02 - Place a gougère on a serving platter. Top with herbed cream cheese and a slice of cucumber.
03 - Stack a brownie atop the savory base. Add a small swirl of whipped cream and a strawberry half.
04 - Place a madeleine on top, followed by a cherry tomato half and a touch of cream cheese.
05 - Continue stacking alternating savory and sweet layers for each serving to create a tower.
06 - Drizzle honey over the tower, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and add fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A delightful blend of sweet and savory elements that keep every bite interesting.
  • Beautifully presented as an eye-catching snack tower, perfect for entertaining.
  • Combines classic French flavors with a playful twist.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and easily adaptable for different dietary needs.
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife to cut strawberries and cherry tomatoes evenly for tidy layers.
  • Chill cream cheese slightly before piping to maintain clean dollops.
  • Assemble towers just before serving to avoid sogginess from the cream and fresh produce.
  • Experiment with different herbs in the cream cheese for personalized flavor.
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