After winning the Silver Praline award in 2025, Jospi Collado claimed gold in 2026 with his take on the famous Lyonnais specialty. At just 25 years old, the Spanish pastry chef already boasts an impressive résumé: trained under chef Martín Berasategui, then working in Ireland, he came to Lyon to learn alongside Nicolas Pépin. Quite a turn for someone who admitted he wasn't particularly fond of pralines before discovering the secrets of this local delight!
His recipe relies on roasted Valencia almonds prepared in-house and a particularly refined finish, with a lion drawn through a stencil on the surface. The result: a creation that reimagines the classic pink praline tart, a staple in Lyonnais shop windows, with a personal touch that set him apart in the competition.
Where to find this praline tart in Lyon?
This award-winning tart will be sold exclusively at Nicolas Pé
cute;pin, in its Guillotière and Confluence shops, until October 31st. You'll need to count on 35€ for an eight-slice tart, perfect for sharing… or to keep jealously for yourself, no judgment here. Be careful though: this limited edition will only be available for a few weeks.Head to 28 cours Gambetta, in the 3rd district, or 54 cours Charlemagne, in the 2nd district, to taste this award-winning creation. A good reason to treat yourself to a sweet break before the best praline tart of 2026 bids farewell!