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Pastries : Introduction

Here you'll find all the pastry recipes that our site's foodies have lovingly created for you!

The Four Pillars of Pastry

The world of pastry is built on four fundamental technical pillars that form the structure of every recipe.

First, we work with structural doughs like puff pastry or choux pastry, which we combine with creamy fillings such as ganache or pastry cream.

Added to this is the creation of light, airy cookies like sponge cake or dacquoise, as well as the meticulous work with sugar and chocolate for icings and decorations.

Are all desserts considered pastries?

It is important to note, however, that not all desserts belong to the pastry family.

Simple milk-based desserts, fresh fruit, ice cream, or confections like nougat fall under distinct categories. Indeed, they do not require this specific work with dough or complex assembly.

Pastry Traditions Around the World

Around the world, pastries are divided into major cultural families with unique signatures.

  • France, the temple of elegance, shines with its classic techniques such as the Mille-feuille, the Éclair, or the Macaron.
  • In the Middle Eastern and North African tradition, pastries emphasize the crispness of phyllo dough and the sweetness of honey, as seen in Baklava or Gazelle Horns.
  • The Anglo-Saxon tradition focuses more on comfort and generosity with cheesecake or carrot cake.
  • Latin American pastries celebrate the richness of eggs and cream with Pastéis de nata or Cannoli.
  • Central Europe, meanwhile, stands out for the sophistication of its layer cakes, such as Black Forest cake or Apfelstrudel.

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My Easy Homemade Puff Pastry

Here is my recipe for homemade puff pastry, heavily inspired by a recipe from 180° magazine and its special edition .As you’ll see, making puff pastry isn’t rocket science—as long as you take the ...

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Austria
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Traditional Apple Strudel

Here’s the recipe for Apfelstrudel, or apple strudel. It’s one of the first recipes I ever had the pleasure of making!Little Fréd was just a toddler back then, since it was a 6th-grade cooking ...

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England
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English chocolate cake

Here’s the recipe for English chocolate cake, which my neighbor Andrew introduced me to. It’s a classic British recipe perfect for teatime.With this recipe, you’ll learn how to make this delicious ...

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Old-Fashioned Apple Cake

I’m thrilled to share this recipe for an old-fashioned apple cake, which I baked for a family weekend. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that looks beautiful and evokes the traditional cooking of our ...

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Basque Country
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Basque Cheesecake, just like at La Viña

Here’s my cheesecake recipe, inspired by the one served at La Viña, a famous restaurant in San Sebastián... For the record, they make there what the New York Times called in 2021 “the best cheesecake ...

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My Traditional Yule Log

Here is my recipe for the traditional Yule log, just the way my mom always made it. It’s a real treat that requires quite a bit of preparation, but the result is truly excellent. So I decided to ...

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Basque Country
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Basque Cream Cake

I’m finally sharing my recipe for Basque cream cake, a traditional pastry that’s very popular throughout the Southwest. This traditional dessert consists of a crisp, golden shortcrust pastry shell ...

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Chocolate and Raspberry Cake

Here is my recipe for chocolate and raspberry cake. This dessert is as delicious as it is easy to make.If you’re looking for a change from the usual chocolate fondant, here’s an equally indulgent ...

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