Tour dÉléphant Goûter Gourmand (Printable)

A delightful tower blending sweet madeleines, brownies, and savory gougères with fresh garnishes.

# Components:

→ 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 slices cucumber
07 - 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 4 tablespoons herbed cream cheese

→ Garnishes

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

# Directions:

01 - Bake madeleines, brownies, and gougères if not using pre-made items.
02 - Place a gougère on a serving platter; top with a dollop of herbed cream cheese and a slice of cucumber.
03 - Stack a brownie atop the savory base, add a swirl of whipped cream and a strawberry half.
04 - Place a madeleine on the next layer, followed by a cherry tomato half and a touch of cream cheese.
05 - Repeat stacking alternating sweet and savory layers to form a tower for each serving.
06 - Drizzle lightly with honey, sprinkle chopped pistachios, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
07 - Present immediately as an elegant multi-layered snack tower.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Combination of sweet and savory elements for varied flavors in each bite
  • Elegant multi-layered tower presentation ideal for entertaining
  • Vegetarian-friendly and customizable to dietary needs
02 -
  • Bake components the day before to save time during assembly.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice strawberries and cucumbers evenly for a balanced tower.
  • Chill ingredients before stacking to ensure stability and freshness.
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