Jesuite

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Jesuite
Pastry
Place of origin:
France
Main ingredient(s):
Pastry, frangipane cream, slivered almonds, powdered sugar
Recipes at Wikibooks:
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Media at Wikimedia Commons:
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A Jesuite is triangular, flake pastry filled with frangipane cream and topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar. The pastry originated in France and the name refers to the triangular shape of a Jesuit’s hat.[1]

See also

References

  1. Rinsky, Laura Halpin, The Pastry Chef's Companion, p.149 , Wiley 2009
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