List of French desserts
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This is a list of French desserts, sweet pastries and cakes that come from French cuisine. In France, a chef who prepares desserts, cakes and sweet pastries is called a pâtissier, who is part of a kitchen hierarchy in French cuisine termed brigade de cuisine (kitchen staff). In France, both the bakery and the goods they make are called Pâtisserie, although simple rustic goods are made at home.
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Pâtisserie – a French or Belgian bakery that specializes in desserts, cakes and sweet pastry. The goods made are also called Pâtisserie. In both countries it is a legally controlled title that may only be used by bakeries that employ a licensed maître pâtissier (master pastry chef).
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