Today we had the BEST dessert.  It is our last day in Paris, and the grand finale was dessert at Angelina, Paris’ most famous tea room, dating back to 1903 – a favorite of Coco Chanel’s.

It is known the world over for its hot chocolate, which is like a velvety hot pudding.  Also its many dazzling pastries.

But we were here for their signature pastry – the Mont Blanc.

The menu describes it as:

Mont-Blanc is Angelina’s signature pastry.

The recipe was created at the beginning of the 20^th century by Angelina pastry chefs and has remained unchanged since.

Crispy and dry French meringue under a smooth creamy dome of light whipped cream, covered by chestnut vermicelli. 

Its shape was apparently inspired by the trending women’s hairstyle at the time: the sleek short square bob.

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This dessert reportedly was Coco Chanel’s favorite – and now ours, too!

Au revoir Paris.  We have had an amazing month.  A bientot.