Tour dÉléphant Goûter Gourmand (Printable)

Layered sweet and savory bites stacked with madeleines, brownies, gougères, and fresh garnishes for an indulgent treat.

# 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:

01 - Bake mini madeleines, chocolate brownies, and cheese gougères if not using pre-made items.
02 - Place a mini gougère on the serving platter. Spread a dollop of herbed cream cheese on top, then add a slice of cucumber.
03 - Stack a chocolate brownie atop the savory base. Pipe a small swirl of whipped cream onto the brownie and top with half a strawberry.
04 - Place a mini madeleine above the brownie layer. Add half a cherry tomato and a small touch of herbed cream cheese.
05 - Continue alternating savory and sweet layers to build the tower for each serving.
06 - Drizzle honey over the completed towers, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and decorate with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Combines sweet and savory flavors in a fun, layered presentation.
  • Perfect for entertaining or a special afternoon snack.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and easily adaptable to dietary needs.
  • Offers a balance of textures with soft cakes, creamy cheeses, and fresh produce.
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife to neatly halve the strawberries and cherry tomatoes for clean layers.
  • Chill the assembled towers briefly if not serving immediately to help set the layers.
  • Adjust the amount of honey drizzle to balance sweetness to your preference.
  • Ensure even layering for stable towers that hold their shape when served.
Return