Canelés are the perfect pairing for wine! Why they're a classic pairing in Bordeaux, France
Have you ever tried canelés, a traditional French dessert?
With their cute, round shape, they are often found in cake shops and bakeries in Japan.
In fact, canelés have a surprising connection with wine.
Let me explain why it is known as a dessert that pairs well with wine.
What kind of sweet is a canelé?
The basic ingredients of canelés are flour, eggs, milk, sugar, butter and rum.
It has a crispy exterior and a moist, chewy dough inside, with a slightly bitter taste.
It is a traditional French baked confectionery, and its official name in French is " Cannellé de Bordeaux".
Canelé is a French word meaning "grooved," and it has a unique round shape because it is baked in a special canelé mold with grooves.
The canelé originated in Bordeaux, a famous wine producing region.
Canelés are a sweet that originated in the world-famous wine-producing region of Bordeaux, France .
In fact, wine is deeply connected to the birth of the canelé.
Part of the wine-making process involves a process called collage, which removes impurities and sediment, and involves using a large amount of egg whites.
However, since egg yolks are not used , the question arose as to whether it was possible to make a dessert using egg yolks, and so canelés were created.
The history of the canelé is very old, having been created in a convent in Bordeaux in the 16th century.
After that, pastry chefs will make the canelés using rum and butter.
Canelés as a wine snack
In Bordeaux, France, canelés are often eaten as a snack to go with red wine .
There are also canelés that contain spices that are designed to pair well with wine.
The bitter taste and soft sweet flavor of the crispy baked canelés go perfectly with wine.
Canelé and wine pairing
At my favorite wine shop in Osaka, they served canelés and taught me a new way to eat them.
This is a simple snack that just requires topping a toasted canelé with prosciutto.
The bitterness, aroma, and slight sweetness of the canelé matched well with the saltiness of the prosciutto, making it a perfect match for the red wine.
We recommend eating it with olive oil, so be sure to give it a try at home!
The surprising relationship between canelés and wine
Did you know that canelés are closely related to wine?
There are canelé specialty stores in Japan, and many different kinds of canelés are available.
You can also purchase it at cake shops and bakeries, so be sure to try pairing it with wine.
Please also take advantage of Lucia's wine accessories, which can be used as a substitute for a decanter .