The French make some of the best pastries in the world. The French word for pastry is la pâtisserie (pronounced lah pah-tee-ser-ee). French pastries add sweetness, texture and flavor to our lives, offering culinary experiences that are just unforgettable.

Bonjour! My name is Anthony Rosemond. I’m the head chef at Pastreez, a bakery which sells Macarons online. I am a Codon Bleu alumni chef and grew up in Paris. Today I will present the names of French pastries and explain the uniqueness of these delicious desserts!

Bonjour! My name is Anthony Rosemond. Born and raised in Paris, I can honestly say France has the best desserts worldwide. As a Codon Bleu alumni chef, I founded Pastreez (an online macaron bakery) back in 2017 in the United States. Over the years, customers have always asked me what are my favorite top 10 most delicious classic French desserts. Here is my official list!

Our list of the top 10 French desserts

1. Clafoutis
2. Soufflé
3. Madeleines
4. Macarons
5. Profiterole
6. Mousse au chocolat
7. Crème brûlée
8. Éclairs
9. Crêpes
10. Babas au rhum