Tour dÉléphant Goûter Gourmand (Printable)

A whimsical tower with layers of sweet madeleines, chocolate brownies, and savory gougères with fresh garnishes.

# 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 versions.
02 - Place a gougère on the serving platter, then top it with a dollop of herbed cream cheese and a slice of cucumber.
03 - Stack a brownie on the savory base, add a small swirl of whipped cream and half a strawberry.
04 - Place a madeleine on top, followed by half a cherry tomato and a touch of cream cheese.
05 - Repeat the alternating sweet and savory stacking for each serving to create a multi-layered tower.
06 - Drizzle honey lightly, sprinkle chopped pistachios, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
07 - Present immediately as an elegant, eye-catching snack tower.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A creative blend of sweet and savory that elevates typical snack time into an elegant experience.
  • Quick to assemble with components that can be baked in advance or store-bought to save time.
  • Visually stunning multi-layer tower perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special treat.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and customizable to suit dietary preferences.
02 -
  • Use store-bought madeleines, brownies, and gougères for a time-saving shortcut without sacrificing taste.
  • Chill the herbed cream cheese slightly for easier piping and cleaner layers.
  • Handle strawberries and tomatoes gently to keep their shape intact within the stack.
  • Assemble towers on a sturdy serving platter to avoid slips while serving.
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