Making Tuiles

Tuile biscuits are made from a basic stencil paste . They can be shaped in a variety of ways, but the classic shape for this crisp dessert accompaniment is the slightly curled disc shown here. To obtain this, the cooked and still-warm biscuits are curled into shape over a greased rolling pin, as shown below. Lacy brandy snaps can also be shaped using the same method. The centre of a larger biscuit can be weighted down over an open mould to make attractive containers for desserts - Tulipes. Tuile biscuits can also be crushed and sprinkled on to desserts for a contrasting texture.