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Tarte Tropézienne

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The most famous dessert of the Var department, this sweet treat is a creamy brioche style cake born in Saint-Tropez.

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This iconic dessert represents the sweet side of the Var region. It consists of a brioche split in half and filled with a blend of pastry and buttercream. To find the best local bakeries, look at Saint-Tropez on the Harita section. It is a true pride of France.

Ingredients

  • 300g flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 50g sugar
  • 125g butter
  • 200ml milk (for cream)
  • 2 egg yolks (for cream)

Preparation

  1. Prepare the brioche yeast dough and let it rest.
  2. Shape the dough into a round cake, sprinkle with pearl sugar and bake.
  3. Make a thick pastry cream with milk, sugar, egg yolks, and starch.
  4. Slice the cooled brioche horizontally, fill with cream and cover.

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