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🇫🇷 13 Traditional Provençal Christmas Desserts: Indulge in Decadent French Treats! [Part 1]

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Les Treize Desserts

Cultural Context

Originating from Provence, Les Treize Desserts is a traditional Christmas dessert that symbolizes the 13 guests at the Last Supper. Each dessert represents different aspects of the region's agricultural bounty and is enjoyed as part of the festive celebrations. Today, families often customize their selections, leading to variations across households and regions, making it a cherished holiday tradition in France.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup dried figs
1 cup almonds
1 cup walnuts
1 cup hazelnuts
1 cup candied fruit
8 oz nougat
1 cup chestnuts
1 cup pralines
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup orange peel
4 oz dark chocolate
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 cups fresh fruit

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dried figs

🥗Healthier: fresh figs

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Fresh figs offer a lighter option, while dried apricots are often more affordable.

nougat

🥗Healthier: marzipan

💰Cheaper: homemade nougat

Marzipan can be a lower-calorie alternative, and homemade options can save costs.

chestnuts

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: canned chestnuts

Sweet potatoes provide a similar texture and flavor, while canned options are budget-friendly.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs offer a healthier, less sweet option, while milk chocolate is often less expensive.

1

Prepare a large serving platter for the desserts.

2

Arrange dried figs, almonds, and walnuts on the platter.

3

Add hazelnuts and candied fruit to the display.

4

Include nougat and chestnuts among the desserts.

5

Place pralines and raisins next to the other items.

6

Add strips of orange peel for garnish.

7

Include pieces of dark chocolate on the platter.

8

Finish with an assortment of fresh fruit for variety.

Cooking Techniques

arranging

Equipment Needed

large serving platter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-freelow-carbpescatarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Thirteen Desserts
Local Name: Les Treize Desserts

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