With its fine chestnut vermicelli wrapped like a nest around a heart of whipped cream, the Mont Blanc is one of the most elegant desserts in French pastry. Made legendary by Parisian tea salons, it immediately evokes autumn, chestnuts, and the snowy peaks that give it its name.
Behind its sophisticated appearance are three quite accessible preparations: an oven-dried meringue, vanilla whipped cream, and a cream and chestnut paste mixture to poach. We guide you step by step, vermicelli piping tip included, for a result worthy of a pastry shop display.