Tour d’Éléphant Goûter Gourmand (Print version)

Multi-layered snack tower blending sweet pastries, fresh fruits, and savory cheese bites with honey and pistachio accents.

# 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 slices cucumber
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

# How to Make:

01 - Bake madeleines, brownies, and gougères if not using store-bought items.
02 - Place a gougère on a serving platter. Top with a dollop of herbed cream cheese and a slice of cucumber.
03 - Stack a brownie atop the savory base. Add a small swirl of whipped cream and a strawberry half.
04 - Place a madeleine on the next layer, followed by a cherry tomato half and a touch of cream cheese.
05 - Continue alternating savory and sweet layers to build the tower for all servings.
06 - Drizzle honey, sprinkle chopped pistachios, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
07 - Present immediately as a visually appealing multi-layered snack.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory bites to please every palate.
  • Quick to prepare with mostly store-bought components for convenience.
  • Visually impressive tower presentation that elevates any tea or snack time.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and adaptable to dietary needs.
02 -
  • Use a piping bag for precise application of cream cheese and whipped cream to keep layers neat.
  • Alternate sweet and savory layers carefully to maintain balance in flavor and texture.
  • Bake components in advance and refrigerate if preparing ahead of time to streamline assembly.
  • Lightly toast chopped pistachios before sprinkling for added aroma and crunch.
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