What was that French food idiom?

<p>What was that french food idiom for when I want to say something like “the part that was most unique” or to that extent.</p>

<p>I think it was like creme de la crepe or something… but I’m not sure. Anybody know?</p>

<p>I’m referring to the one that Americans would be familiar with if they read it in a book.</p>

<p>Cr</p>

<p>Cream of the crop?</p>