Tarte tropézienne

Tarte Tropézienne is a dessert pastry that originated from Saint-Tropez, a town on the French Riviera. It was first created in 1955 by Alexandre Micka, a Polish immigrant. The name "Tarte Tropézienne" was given by the French actress Brigitte Bardot while she was in Saint-Tropez filming "And God Created Woman".

History

Alexandre Micka inherited the recipe for the cream used in Tarte Tropézienne from his grandmother. When he opened his bakery in Saint-Tropez, he decided to use this cream in a new type of pastry. The result was a brioche filled with a mixture of buttercream and pastry cream, which he initially sold without a specific name.

During the filming of "And God Created Woman" in 1956, Micka was contracted to provide catering for the crew. Bardot, who was part of the cast, tasted the unnamed pastry and suggested the name "Tarte Tropézienne". Micka subsequently registered the name as a trademark.

Description

Tarte Tropézienne consists of a round, sweet brioche that is sliced in half and filled with a cream mixture. The top of the brioche is then sprinkled with granulated sugar. The cream filling is a closely guarded secret, but it is known to be a combination of buttercream and pastry cream.

Variations

There are several variations of Tarte Tropézienne. Some versions use different types of cream for the filling, such as mousseline cream or almond cream. Others add fruit, such as strawberries or raspberries, to the filling. There is also a smaller version of the pastry, known as a "Baby Trop", which is popular as a snack or for children.

See also

• List of French desserts
• French cuisine
• Saint-Tropez