Tour dÉléphant Goûter Gourmand (Print)

Indulge in a multi-layered tower of sweet and savory bites topped with nuts, honey, and fresh mint.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 - 4 tablespoons herbed cream cheese

→ Garnishes

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

# Instructions:

01 - Bake madeleines, brownies, and gougères if not using store-bought items.
02 - Place a gougère on the serving platter and top with a dollop of herbed cream cheese and a cucumber slice.
03 - Stack a brownie on the savory base, then add a small swirl of whipped cream and a halved strawberry.
04 - Place a madeleine on top, followed by a halved cherry tomato and a touch of herbed cream cheese.
05 - Repeat stacking layers in alternating savory and sweet order for each serving to form the tower.
06 - Drizzle honey lightly, sprinkle chopped pistachios, and decorate with fresh mint leaves.
07 - Present immediately as an eye-catching snack tower.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Combines sweet and savory flavors for a balanced taste experience.
  • Visually striking tower presentation perfect for gatherings.
  • Quick to prepare with store-bought or homemade components.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and versatile for dietary substitutions.
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife to slice fruit neatly for clean layers.
  • Chill components before assembly to maintain tower stability.
  • Alternate the layering order slightly to create unique flavor combinations.
  • Serve immediately after assembly to enjoy freshness and texture contrast.
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