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From chocolate lovers to crêpe enthusiasts - and just about everyone in between - French desserts cater for a wide variety of pallets.
I must admit I have a soft spot for les mille-feuilles - or custard slices depending on your locality.
If your favourite dessert
isn't listed please do let us know!
Desserts | Les Desserts
| Francais | English | |
| le beignet | doughnut | |
| le biscuit | biscuit / cookie | |
| les bonbons | sweets / candy | |
| le chausson aux pommes | apple turnover | |
| le chocolat | chocolate | |
| les choux à la crème | cream puffs | |
| la crème brûlée | custard | |
| la crème caramel | flan | |
| la danoise | danish | |
| les éclaires | eclaires | |
| le gâteau | cake | |
| la glace | ice cream | |
| la madeleine | a small cake-like cookie | |
| les mille-feuilles | napoleon or custard slice | |
| le mousse au chocolat | chocolate mousse | |
| profiteroles | baked puff pastries filled with cream | |
| la tarte | tart / pie | |
| la tarte tatin | caramelized apple tart | |
| terrinée | rice pudding |
