1665 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Cloud-like filled delights ☁️
Elegant bites, never overly sweet ✨
Made fresh in Washington, DC”
Check Cloudette out in the great back patio behind Hunter & Huntress:
The goods:
“First developed in the kitchens of the French court in the 16th century and refined later by chefs like Antonin Careme, pâte à choux was remarkable in its simplicity — a dough that rises not with yeast, but with steam.
Over time, it became the foundation of some of France’s most enduring pastries — éclairs, profiteroles, chouquettes.
Cloudette is a modern take on a classic French chouquette — light, precise, and indulgent.
Born of an obsession with texture, balance, and restraint, Cloudette reimagines French chouquette as joyful, elegant, and effortless. Crisp shell. Cloud-like cream. Perfect bite. We took the best of French flavor and reshaped it to become something more delightful than decadent.
Our story involves precision, failed experiments, patience, and a focus on lightness – the kind that invites you back without ever feeling too sweet. If you’re curious how it all came together, we’d be happy to share the rest.”