Verrine


A verrine is a small, thick-walled glass container with no base, whose purpose is to hold a solid or liquid dish rather than a drink. This French word is usually left untranslated.
Metonymously, a "verrine" designates in the cooking world a dish served in a verrine, in a vertical manner, allowing a different aesthetic and gustatory experience compared to a dish served on a plate.
Philippe Conticini was the first to imagine a dessert served in a verrine. He introduced more than a simple evolution of the form, but rather a notable evolution in taste experience.
The verticality and transparency of the verrine allows:
According to the original concept, verrines are composed of three layers, each conveying specific taste characteristics: