8 Classic French Desserts You Need To Try 

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1. Crème Brûlée  

A creamy custard dessert with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. The contrast between the smooth custard and the brittle caramel layer is both simple and divine. 

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2. Tarte Tatin   

An upside-down caramelized apple tart, Tarte Tatin features caramelized apples baked under a layer of flaky pastry. Once baked, the tart is flipped to reveal the caramel-coated apple topping. 

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3. Profiteroles    

Small, airy choux pastry balls filled with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with warm chocolate sauce. Profiteroles can also be filled with whipped cream or pastry cream. 

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4. Éclairs     

Long, thin pastries filled with flavored cream and topped with icing. Chocolate is a classic choice for the glaze, but other flavors like coffee or caramel are also popular. 

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5. Macarons     

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6. Mille-Feuille       

Also known as a Napoleon, Mille-Feuille is a pastry made of layers of puff pastry and pastry cream. The top is typically dusted with powdered sugar or glazed for a glossy finish. 

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7. Madeleines  

Small, shell-shaped sponge cakes with a distinctive hump on one side. Madeleines have a light and airy texture and are often flavored with lemon, vanilla, or almond. 

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8. Floating Island (Île Flottante)   

A dessert consisting of poached meringue "islands" floating on a vanilla custard sauce and drizzled with caramel. It's a light and elegant treat with a combination of textures. 

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