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
↑ "barquette". Your Dictionary. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
↑ "Smoked Salmon Barquettes". Epicurious. December 2002. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
1 2 "barquette". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

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[1] 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

[2] "barquette". Your Dictionary. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[3] "Smoked Salmon Barquettes". Epicurious. December 2002. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[:0-4] 1 2 "barquette". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

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