Tompouce

(Tompoes)

Tompouce is a traditional pastry consisting of a thin puff pastry that is filled with cream and topped with a layer of smooth, pink icing. The dessert is usually prepared in a rectangular shape. Around King's Day in Amsterdam, the icing is traditionally colored bright orange in order to represent true Dutch colors.

It is believed that the dessert is named after a performing dwarf with the stage name of Tom Pouce. Tompouce is often served with afternoon tea or coffee, especially at festive events such as birthdays.

Netherlands

WHERE TO EAT The best Tompouce in the world (according to food experts)

Culemborg Klopt and 9 other food critics.

"The royal tompouce! Culemborg's delicacy, the popular Culemborg tompouce, has been made in this pastry shop for over 100 years, following the traditional recipe."

Rubinia Tjon A Sam and 4 other food critics.

"According to experts, they sell the best tompouces in the region. People come to Maassluis even from Alkmaar for the tompouces from Patisserie and Chocolaterie Holtkamp."

Nicole Holten and 2 other food critics.

"Patisserie Holtkamp is probably the most famous bakery in the city of Amsterdam. Its pastries are delectable. One of their specialties is the Tompoes."