Tour dÉléphant Snack Tower (Printable Version)

A layered tower featuring mini madeleines, brownies, gougères, fresh fruits, and creamy toppings with honey and pistachios.

# What You'll 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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory layers in a stunning tower form.
  • Quick to prepare with a total time of just 50 minutes.
  • Ideal for vegetarian diets and suitable for sharing at gatherings.
  • Combines classic French flavors with playful presentation.
02 -
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor contrast.
  • Chill the whipped cream slightly before piping for cleaner swirls.
  • Assemble towers just before serving to maintain texture and freshness.
  • Handle the mini gougères gently to avoid crushing their delicate structure.
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