croquembouche

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Not in a fussy, croquembouche kind of way — just enough to give them the structural ambition they deserve.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025

My problems didn't magically disappear after conquering the croquembouche, but it taught me that I'm perfectly capable of climbing mountains, no matter how crooked or burnt they may be.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2022

The Julia Child Challenge In the season finale, the three finalists prepare four-course meals from Child’s classic recipes: a croque monsieur, duck a l’orange, boeuf bourguignon and a croquembouche.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2022

In lieu of a traditional wedding cake, the couple had a croquembouche and a groom’s cake with a New York Rangers hockey theme.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2021

Enter croquembouche, the French conical dessert composed of a soaring heap of cream puffs that’s often served at weddings, baptisms, and communions, though an election will do just fine.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2020