Pâtisserie Extraordinaire

Master French patisserie techniques while dazzling friends and family with an array of showstopping illusion entremets, layered with tantalising flavours and textures and realistically sculpted to look like fresh fruits, vegetables, and more. Dessert is a Work of Art. Create unforgettable pastries that are as delicious as they are showstopping with this collection of astonishing illusion entremets recipes. Accomplished pastry chef and instructor, Fred Csibi-Levin shares the secrets to crafting impressive trompe l’oeil desserts: edible optical illusions filled with your choice of mousses, sponges, fruit fillings, and more. Layered with innovative flavour combinations, tempting textural components, and artful finishes, each pastry is designed to tantalise and inspire—and the 31 base recipes allow for endless creativity and customisation from the comfort of your own kitchen. Combining detailed dessert recipes with foundational pastry essentials, thoughtful instructions, and step-by-step photography throughout, this culinary artist’s guide is perfect for aspiring pastry chefs and confident home bakers.