Patisserie Made Simple : The Art of Petits Gateaux - Maxine Scheckter
Maxine Scheckter
- Pages · 240 pages, Colour throughout
- Publication Date · 05/03/2026
- Genre · Cooking for parties
This book really blows my mind. I haven't been this excited about a p�tisserie book in a long time' - Jenny Hartin, Eat Your BooksHave you ever stood gazing at the window of your local p�tisserie, in awe at what top-level pastry chefs can achieve? Imagine if you could make your own little cakes that look and taste just as good! P�tisserie Made Simple: The Art of Petits G�teaux is the perfect introduction to creating your own exquisite confections at home. Complete with simple-to-follow recipes, broken down into achievable steps, and stunning photography that will make you salivate, this book is perfect for every wannabe Dessert Boss. For the airiest mousses, melt-in-your-mouth cheesecakes, fantastically tart compotes, perfectly tempered chocolate and impressively vibrant gels, this book will help you take your baking and dessert-making to a whole new stratosphere. And the wonder of it all is that every recipe is made in a single brownie tin.
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