Meaning of petit gâteau | Babel Free

Definitions

A French chocolate dessert, consisting of a small cake with a crunchy shell and a creamy filling.

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“The next recipe is for one of the best of all petits gâteaux; little cups of choux paste are filled with crème patissière^([sic]) and finished on top with burnt icing sugar.”

“From croissants to intricately layered slices and petits gâteaux, each mouth-watering recipe is accompanied by expert advice on how to achieve a truly professional finish.”

“Glass display cases show off rows of colorful, picture-perfect petits gâteaux, and croissants with so many layers that they’re almost reminiscent of the rings of a tree.”

““The Parisians have a new movement against make-up, and everyone spends the day in walking about in bathing gowns,” he said. “After sunset, however, they relapse—and £7 for a bottle of champagne and two or three petits gateaux is a bit thick even for Deauville.[…]””

“Each team has 20 hours to prepare one sugar and chocolate showpiece, one sugar showpiece, one chocolate showpiece, three fresh petits fours, three petits gateaux, three chocolate bonbons and one plated dessert.”

“Success brought a move into as storefront in the Fondren Corner Building, where the bakery has become known for its pastries and delicacies such as alfajores, croissants and petits gateaux and handmade chocolates and candies.”

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