Friday’s Quiz: What bite-sized French doughnut is New Orleans famous for? RJ Hamster 2 years ago The word “éclair” is derived from the French word for “lightning.” The dessert got its name because it was so delicious that it was gobbled down in a flash. Don’t Flake Out On This Quiz About Pastries / 15 Questions What bite-sized French doughnut is New Orleans famous for? rudisill/ iStock Macaron Sufganiyot Kolache Beignet Email Preferences Unsubscribe Terms of Use Privacy Policy Advertisements: Powered by AdChoices We love to collaborate. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, please connect with us here. 1550 Larimer Street, Suite 431, Denver, CO 80202 Share this:Print