Tour dÉléphant Goûter Layers (Printable)

A layered tower combining sweet madeleines, brownies, and savory gougères with fresh garnishes.

# What you 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

# Directions:

01 - Bake madeleines, brownies, and gougères if not using pre-made versions.
02 - Place a gougère on the serving platter, spread a dollop of herbed cream cheese, and top with a cucumber slice.
03 - Stack a brownie on top of the savory base, add a swirl of whipped cream, and place a strawberry half atop.
04 - Place a madeleine on the next layer, top with a cherry tomato half, and add a small amount of cream cheese.
05 - Continue stacking alternating sweet and savory layers for each serving to build the tower.
06 - Drizzle honey over the assembled tower, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and decorate with fresh mint leaves.
07 - Present immediately as an elegant multi-layered snack tower.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Combines contrasting sweet and savory elements in an artful, multi-layered presentation.
  • Simple preparation with readily available ingredients like mini madeleines, gougères, and fresh fruits.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and adaptable for guests with dietary needs.
  • A perfect centerpiece for social occasions, intriguing your guests with flavor and texture variety.
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife to slice fruits and cheeses for clean layers that stack neatly.
  • Chill the tower briefly before serving to allow flavors to meld and make handling easier.
  • Try to balance the amount of whipped cream and herbed cream cheese to prevent sogginess.
  • Prepare components ahead of time to streamline assembly before your event.
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