Tarte tropézienne
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Tarte tropézienne, also known as "la tarte de Saint-Tropez", is a dessert pastry consisting of a halved brioche filled with a mix of two creams, thick pastry cream and buttercream, and topped with pearl sugar. Wikipedia
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What is the story behind tarte tropézienne?
It was created in 1955 by Polish confectioner Alexandre Micka, a pâtisserie owner in Saint-Tropez, where he moved in 1945 just after the war. Micka adapted a family recipe (the legend says it was his grandmother's recipe) to create the first version of tarte tropézienne in 1952.
What is the story behind Tropezienne?
Brigitte Bardot discovered the cream-filled brioche by chance during the filming of “And God… Created Woman” in 1955. It was Bardot who coined the name of this special dessert she fell in love with, suggesting to name it after the town. It was then that La Tarte Tropézienne and its popularity truly began taking shape.
What is the famous cake of St Tropez?
Today, the tarte tropézienne is absolutely essential in Saint-Tropez. You will find it in all the pâtisseries in the city as well as on the tables of the greatest restaurants. You might prefer to enjoy it while strolling through the picturesque streets and on the quays or comfortably seated in a tearoom or restaurant.
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Sep 4, 2023 · The rich filling is crème pâtissière gently folded with softly whipped cream, making it light in texture, known as Crème Diplomate. The brioche ...