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.[1]
Examples of barquette fillings include fruit, vegetables, custard, or smoked salmon.[2][3]
History and etymology
The word barquette is a diminutive of the French word barque, meaning ship.[4]
The first known use of the word was in 1881.[4]
References
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