barquette

{{Short description|Pastry shell in the shape of a boat}}

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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.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 [https://www.foodnetwork.com/terms/barquette]

Examples of barquette fillings include fruit, vegetables, custard, or smoked salmon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yourdictionary.com/barquette|title=barquette|website=Your Dictionary|access-date=December 6, 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/smoked-salmon-barquettes-107404|title=Smoked Salmon Barquettes|date=December 2002|work=Epicurious|access-date=December 6, 2019}}

History and etymology

The word barquette is a diminutive of the French word barque, meaning ship.{{Cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barquette#h1|title=barquette|website=Merriam-Webster|access-date=December 6, 2019}}

The first known use of the word was in 1881.

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Category:French pastries

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