- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min read

Top Ten Tasty Treats in Paris

Updated: Feb 5, 2022

Try these sweets next time you are in Paris.

Paris is a dream vacation for some many from artists, musicians, sweethearts, empty nesters, and anyone that want to experience the joie de vivre. Paris has a way of wrapping around you like a soft warm blanket that you just can’t seam to part with. And the cafes, mom and pop markets, and oh the desserts!

Paris is sweet on the eye, sweet on the romance, and sweet on the palate. It is a sugar lovers' dream, and the only problem you'll have when it comes to the delectable French desserts is which one to choose. To help you navigate that yummy last course, we've broken down the top 10 must-try desserts for your visit to France. And if you must eat more than one a day to get through the list? Well, c'est la vie!

1. The Tartes Aux Fruits – The tartes aux fruits are prepared with fresh fruit inside a buttery pastry. The fruit sits atop a heavenly Chantilly cream. You can enjoy these tartes in both miniature and pie sizes. Are you hungry yet?

2. The Éclair – The éclair is a popular dessert in Paris. The long French choux pastry can be filled with either a rich custard or pastry cream and topped with a sweet fondant. By definition, the term éclair means lightning in French. Go figure!

3. The Paris Brest – This pastry was created to celebrate the Paris to Brest bicycle ride in 1891. Naturally, it's circular and contains praline flavored crème and choux pastry. Oh, so good!

4. Macaron – Macarons are undeniably delectable. There are so many flavors to choose from and not a bad one in the bunch. The base ingredients include meringue and almonds. Be sure to not confuse it with coconut macaroons, in which the English added the -oon to the word in the 16th century. Try some on top of the Eiffel Tower, next time you are in town.

5. The Tarte Au Citron – Tarte Au Citron, also known as the lemon tart, is extremely popular. Donning a pastry crust and delicious lemon filling. The filling, however, is not made with fruit. The cream is a mixture containing lemon juice, lemon zest, and of course, eggs and sugar.

6. The Mille-Feuille – This fluffy treat comes in a vanilla or custard slice and consists of several layers of puff pastry. Between the puff pastry lies an additional two layers of pastry crème. You may know this as a Napoleon. Whatever name you give it, it is scrumptious.

7. The Tarte Tatin – Named after the hotel that serves the dessert , Hotel Tatin, the tarte Tatin is a unique upside-down pastry. Its ingredients include caramelized fruit prepared with sugar and butter. It pairs famously with a bit of tart crème Fraiche.

8. The Choux à La Crème – These cream puffs are created using puff pastry as well. They swell while cooking and are hollow. The oozing center is filled with either whipped cream or custard. Once you add chocolate as your topping, it then becomes a profiterole. There are various toppings you can add to this pastry, from ice cream to fruit and even spun caramel.

9. Croissant – Everyone knows a croissant, right? You must have one when in Paris and taste the real thing. This buttery, flaky wonder is a signature French pastry. There are so many ways to top it; you can use fruit, chocolate, fondant, or a compote of your choosing. You will not be disappointed.

10. The Petits Four – Translated, petit four means small oven, and are also known as mignardises. The petits fours are little bite-sized pastries that can also be savory if you choose. The sweet option includes a sugary glaze atop a crispy biscuit. These pastries are perfect for tea parties.

I’m sure the sugar rush has set in and you’ll be ready for a nap soon, am I right? Now that you have learned about some of the mouth watering treats Paris has to offer, consider it for your next trip to Europe, you can’t go wrong.

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