Fraisier

Fraisier is a traditional French dessert made from fresh strawberries and a light sponge cake. The name "Fraisier" comes from the French word for strawberry, "fraise". This dessert is particularly popular during the strawberry season in France, which typically runs from April to June.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of a Fraisier are fresh strawberries, sponge cake, and a cream filling. The cream filling is typically made from a mixture of pastry cream and buttercream, which is known as "mousseline cream". Some variations of the recipe may also include almond paste or marzipan.

Preparation

To prepare a Fraisier, a layer of sponge cake is first placed at the bottom of a cake ring. This is then topped with a layer of mousseline cream, followed by a layer of fresh strawberries. Another layer of sponge cake is then added, followed by more mousseline cream and strawberries. The cake is then topped with a final layer of sponge cake and is typically decorated with a layer of marzipan.

Variations

There are many variations of the Fraisier recipe. Some versions may include other fruits such as raspberries or kiwis, while others may include different types of cream fillings. There are also variations in the decoration of the cake, with some versions being topped with whipped cream or chocolate instead of marzipan.

See also

• List of French desserts
• Strawberry cake
• Genoise
• Mille-feuille

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