French pastries are a type of pastry originating from France. Popular French pastries include the NAPOLEON, which is a layered puff pastry filled with custard or cream and topped with icing; the CROISSANT, which is a crescent-shaped pastry made from flaky layers of dough; the Eclair, which is a pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate; the Tarte, which is a pastry crust filled with sweet or savory ingredients; the RISSOLE, which is a deep-fried pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese; the GATEAU, which is a cake made with layers of sponge cake and cream; and the FLAN, which is a custard tart.