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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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Pear and Dark Chocolate Cake

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I drew inspiration for this recipe for a pear and dark chocolate cake from a recipe in the famous book . The pears, poached with a touch of rum, are perfectly tender, and their flavor blends ...

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My homemade shortcrust pastry

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Here’s my go-to recipe for homemade shortcrust pastry—it’s easy to make. This is my tried-and-true recipe that I’ve been using for years, and it’s helped me create countless delicious, authentic tarts ...

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Easy Yogurt Cake

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Here’s my mom’s recipe for an easy yogurt cake. It’s a family favorite, and I think it was actually the first recipe I ever made as a kid! It’s very simple to make because there’s no need to weigh ...

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Hand-rolled shortcrust pastry

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Here is my complete recipe for making shortcrust pastry by hand, which will allow you to easily create this delicious and essential dough without a mixer. Shortcrust pastry is indeed one of the ...

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Dark Chocolate Brownie

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The brownie is a dessert that originated in the United States, specifically in Chicago. It’s made with dark chocolate, nuts, butter, eggs, and a little flour. The brownie is one of the best-known and ...

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