• Creamy and indulgent
• Traditional recipe from Provence
Description
Experience the iconic recipe of the famous calissons from Aix-en-Provence in a creamy, luscious form. Made with candied melons, almonds, and sheets of wafer, this delightful preparation is perfect for enjoying by the spoonful, as a tart filling, or incorporated into your desserts for a sweet and indulgent touch that evokes the flavors of Provence.
Ingredients
Almonds, candied fruits (54% fruits: melon, orange peels), glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, natural quinine flavors, bitter almond extract. May contain traces of other nuts.
Nutritional Values
Average values per 100g/ml:
- Energy: 1687 kJ / 404 kcal - Fat: 23 g - Saturated Fat: 2.1 g - Carbohydrates: 39 g - Sugars: 35 g - Protein: 8.3 g - Salt: 0.04 g
Culinary Ideas!
Here are some culinary ideas to enjoy Aix calisson cream:
Gourmet toasts: Spread it on slices of toasted bread or brioche for a sweet, refined breakfast.
Tart base: Use calisson cream as a base for a fruit or almond tart.
Mille-feuille: Incorporate it into a mille-feuille for a Provençal twist.
Macarons: Use it as a filling for delicate, fragrant macarons.
Panna cotta pairing: Serve alongside panna cotta for a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Crêpes and waffles: Add a touch of calisson cream to complement crêpes and waffles.
Calisson truffles: Blend it with white chocolate to create indulgent and original truffles.