Canelé
(Cannelé, Canelé de Bordeaux, Cannelé Bordelais)
Canelé is a little cake with a rich, custardy interior, and a thin, caramelized exterior, invented by an anonymous cook from Bordeaux in France. There is a theory that the dessert originated in the convent of the Annunciation in Bordeaux, specializing in the production of candied nuts and sweet sticks known as canelets.
Canelets were traditionally made by the nuns and given to the poor. In 1790, the nuns left their convent, but the recipe was rediscovered and improved by Bordeaux cooks in 1830. Today, canelé is an emblematic symbol of the city of Bordeaux, kept as the city's specialty, but it can also be found in numerous Parisian pâtisseries.
Canelé is usually accompanied by cocktails, champagne, tea, and many types of wine.
Pairing tips
Loupiac AOC
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Crémant de Bordeaux
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Quarts de Chaume
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Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
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Canelé Authentic recipe
This recipe is by Dominique Ansel, a famous French pastry chef. It shows the classic and traditional preparation of canelé, including also instructions on how to give them the traditional beeswax coating.
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