consacrés
**Consacrés** refers to a traditional French confectionery made primarily from sugar and egg whites, often flavored with citrus zest or vanilla. The name derives from the French verb *consacrer*, meaning "to consecrate," as these sweets were historically prepared for religious ceremonies, particularly during Easter. The delicate, lace-like texture is achieved through a process of beating egg whites to stiff peaks and gradually incorporating sugar until a meringue-like consistency is reached. The mixture is then spread thinly on a baking sheet and baked at a low temperature until crisp and golden.
Consacrés are typically rectangular or square in shape, with a crisp exterior and a slightly chewy interior.
The origins of consacrés trace back to medieval Europe, where similar meringue-based confections were prepared for