Mushroom Jalousie

A jalousie—a window with slatted blinds—presumably gets its name for its ability to protect those inside from the inquiring eyes of jealous lovers. In any case, it’s easy to see the resemblance to this pastry, which has slats on top that allow a peek at what is inside. A classic jalousie has a filling of almond paste covered with jam, but it is one of those versatile pastries that you can fill with just about anything sweet (such as cooked fruit) or savory (such as foie gras, pâté, seafood,