Cream Puffs, according to Sarkozy.

You may have seen news bits this week from former President Sarkozy’s last ever French Cabinet meeting, in which he gets a bit teary-eyed during his farewell address. His departure from front line EU politics is not the only topic that has evoked strong emotions from Sarkozy. His remarks on having a deep fondness for coffee ice cream and cream puffs have sparked loads of political jokes, Twitter hash tags, and hilarious re-tweets. The former president has admitted to buying up to 100g of cream puffs on mornings when his cup of coffee is feeling especially lonely and devoid of creamy sugariness.

Read more on Sarkozy’s childhood memories of chouquettes and glace cafe and in the meantime, browse a few recipes to make your own versions this weekend!

Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce from Williams-Sonoma

Coffee Ice Cream from Use Real Butter

Classic Cream Puffs from Sunset

Chocolate Ganache over Coffee Ice Cream from Cat Cora