Léonard Parli, Fruity Aix-en-Provence Traditional French Provence Calisson Strip
Regular price $ 31.00Léonard Parli, Fruity Aix-en-Provence Traditional French Provence Calisson Strip, 15 Count, 3.52 oz (100 g)
Discover a colorful taste of Provence with Léonard Parli’s assorted fruit calissons. These delicate almond-and-candied-fruit confections pair a soft, gently textured center with a thin layer of colorful icing.
When eaten, a Léonard Parli calisson offers a multi-sensory experience: the initial slight crunch of the icing gives way to the unctuous, velvety, and delicately grainy paste, with the combined flavors of almond, melon, and hints of orange providing a refined, lingering sweetness. It is considered a gourmet delicacy that embodies the essence of Provençal confectionery and is a traditional part of the "13 desserts of Provence".
Presented in a slim strip of 15 pieces, this traditional French Provence confection makes an elegant hostess gift, stocking stuffer, or sweet accompaniment to afternoon coffee.
What Is a Calisson?
A specialty of Aix-en-Provence, a calisson is a traditional French confection made with ground almonds and candied fruit, set on a thin wafer and topped with icing. Its distinctive almond shape and tender texture make it a charming addition to a dessert plate.
- Each strip contains 15 calissons
- Net weight: 3.52 oz (100 g)
- Ingredients: Candied fruit (melons, glucose syrup, oranges), almonds, glucose syrup, sugar, water, egg white, candied clementines, dehydrated figs, natural pear flavoring, natural raspberry flavoring, unleavened bread (potato starch and sunflower oil)
- Imported from France
About Léonard Parli
Founded in Aix-en-Provence in 1874 by Swiss confectioner Léonard Parli, the house carries on generations of Provençal confectionery tradition. Its historic shop remains a beloved city landm