Which Classic French Dessert Are You?

Perhaps the most well known French dessert, crème brûlée is a classic for a reason. Personally, we think that there's nothing more perfect than silky, rich custard topped with crunchy caramel. Customize your crème brûlée with decadent flavors such as coffee and rose, or leave it plain and top with fresh fruit. Either way, you're in for a treat!

Profiteroles are the doughnuts (or, more accurately, cream puffs) of French cuisine. Consisting of balls of pâte à choux filled with whipped cream, ice cream, or custard, you simply can't go wrong with Profiteroles . If you're lucky enough to be in New York City, check out Le Coq Rico’s profiteroles for a truly transcendent experience.

Tarte tatin is like a pie or tart--only better. What makes this classic French dessert stand out is the fact that the fruit is caramelized in butter and sugar before it is baked, making it one of our all time favorite desserts. While apple Tarte tatin is classic, anything from pears to pineapples lend themselves to this decadent dish.

We still can't wrap our heads around the fact that Île flottante is one of the lesser known French desserts. While the dish looks complicated, it's actually fairly simple (and incredibly delicious. Classic Île flottante consists of islands of meringue floating in crème anglaise, explaining why the name translates to "floating islands." If you find yourself in New York City any time in the near future, we recommend Le Coq Rico’s île flottante--it's a transformative experience.