Barquette
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A barquette is a pastry shell in the shape of a boat containing either a savory or sweet filling. Barquettes may be served as an hors d'oeuvre or as a dessert.[1]
Examples of barquette fillings include fruit, vegetables, custard, or smoked salmon.[2][3]
History and etymology
The word barquette is a diminutive of the French word barque, meaning ship.[4]
The first known use of the word was in 1881.[4]
References
- ^ The Food Lover's Companion, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. via Food Network [1]
- ^ "barquette". Your Dictionary. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Smoked Salmon Barquettes". Epicurious. December 2002. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ a b "barquette". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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