| Type | Pastry |
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| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Pastry, frangipane cream, slivered almonds, powdered sugar |
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A Jésuite is a triangular, flake pastry filled with frangipane cream and topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar. The pastry originated in France and the name refers to the triangular shape of a Jesuit’s hat.