Bichon au citron

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Bichon au citron
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Bichon au citron
Type Pastry
Place of origin France
Main ingredients Puff pastry, sugar, lemon curd [1]

The bichon au citron is a French pastry. It is similar to a turnover in size, shape, and that it is made of puff pastry. A major distinguishing feature is that it is filled with lemon curd. The outer layer of sugar is sometimes partially caramelized.

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References

  1. "Bichons au citron". Marmiton.org (in French). Retrieved 14 June 2017.