Lemon, the emblematic citrus fruit of Menton, brings freshness and balance to pastries, from classics to the finest creations. Discover a selection of fifteen sweet treats from the Azure Coast where tartness meets indulgence.
A star ingredient in our sweet treats, lemon seduces with its freshness, its powerful aroma and its ability to harmonize sugar. The emblematic citrus fruit of our region, Menton IGP lemon illustrates its richness wonderfully. Its Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) guarantees exclusive geographical origin, the traditional expertise of producers and unique taste qualities.
Lemon appears in both the great classics of pastry – cakes, madeleines, tarts… – and in the most refined creations, such as mousses, entremet cakes or trompe-l’œil. It enhances a multitude of flavors and harmonizes beautifully with butter, vanilla, meringue or even red fruits.
Its balance between vibrancy and finesse makes it a favorite ingredient for pastry chefs and an essential for sweet treat enthusiasts.
Because indulgence is a delightful fault, let yourself be tempted by my selection of pastries, where tart notes mingle with the sweetness of sugar.
Pâtisserie Julien Dugourd – The Lemon
Jonathan le Pâtissier, Le Bar à choux – Lemon meringued choux
Pâtisserie Popote d’Ondine, Ludovic Gambiani – The Lemon
Boulangerie Michel Fiori – Lemon meringued croissant
Hôtel Le Negresco – Lemon cake
Gino Caffè – The meringued lemon tart
Les Petits Marchands – The almond coconut lemon tart
Blend – Lemon meringued white chocolate cookie
Pâtisserie Moutet – The Breton shortbread with meringued lemon
Pâtisserie Déli Bo – Speculoos palet gianduja coconut ganache lemon
Mitron Bakery Mauro Colagreco – The Menton lemon tart
Café Alma – Lemon bun with speculoos crumble
Mitron Bakery Mauro Colagreco – Menton lemon cookie
O Madeleine – Meringued lemon madeleine
Pâtisserie Mesiano – The meringued lemon tart
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