Gâteau l’Opéra

This heavenly gâteau is the creation of the great Parisian pâtissier Gaston Lenôtre. The house of Lenôtre is a symbol of tradition for gourmands, as Gaston Lenôtre himself is one of the most celebrated pâtissiers in France and has spawned a whole new generation of pâtissiers, confiseurs and chocolatiers. Lenôtre even has his own brand of couvertures and other chocolate products.

The gâteau, created in honour of the Paris Opera House, has become a classic. Many have tri