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A layered snack tower balancing sweet madeleines and brownies with savory gougères, fresh fruits, and creamy garnishes.

# What you'll need:

→ Sweet Layers

01 - 6 mini madeleines
02 - 6 small chocolate brownies
03 - 6 strawberries, hulled and halved
04 - 7 tablespoons whipped cream

→ Savory Layers

05 - 6 mini cheese gougères
06 - 6 slices cucumber
07 - 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 4 tablespoons herbed cream cheese

→ Garnishes

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - Fresh mint leaves for decoration

# Method:

01 - Bake madeleines, brownies, and gougères if not using prepared items.
02 - Place a gougère onto the serving platter; spread herbed cream cheese on top and add a cucumber slice.
03 - Stack a brownie on the savory base; add a small swirl of whipped cream and place a halved strawberry.
04 - Place a madeleine atop, followed by half a cherry tomato and a touch of herbed cream cheese.
05 - Continue layering alternating savory and sweet components until all servings are assembled as towers.
06 - Drizzle honey over towers, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and decorate with fresh mint leaves before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A creative blend of sweet and savory flavors that delight every palate.
  • Perfectly portioned for sharing in a family gathering or afternoon tea.
  • Medium difficulty keeps the preparation fun and rewarding.
  • Visual appeal with stacked layers makes a stunning centerpiece.
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife to slice fruits evenly for balanced stacking.
  • Chill the cream cheese slightly before piping to achieve clean swirls.
  • Lightly toast pistachios before chopping for extra flavor.
  • Build the tower on a sturdy serving platter to avoid collapse during transport.
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