Life in Mirepoix France

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In France, many families keep the tradition of picking up pastries for Sunday lunch, and one of the most impressive choices is the Saint-Honoré. It begins with a circle of shortcrust pastry topped with a ring of pâte à choux. Small choux puffs are baked, dipped in caramelized sugar, and set side by side around the edge like little golden crowns.

The base is usually filled with crème chiboust, a light mix of pastry cream and Italian meringue, then finished with swirls of whipped cream. The pastry takes its name from Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers, and has been a centerpiece of French patisserie since the 19th century.

You will spot it in bakeries all over France, often saved for special occasions or Sunday gatherings. It is as much about the tradition as the taste, which makes it one of those pastries that feels celebratory the moment it’s on the table.

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