Konrad Limbeck (By photographer) Andrea Karrer Dietmar Fercher - Sweet Classics

Esterhazy torte, cream filled pastries, or the famous Guglhupf ring cake – Austrian cuisine finds its perfection in the world of sweets and pastries. Well-known Viennese patissier Dietmar Fercher reveals 180 of his irresistible recipes, which were deliciously photographed by Konrad Limbek: this elaborate and sophisticated seduction couldn’t taste any sweeter. The comprehensive collection of typically Austrian desert recipes ranges from soufflés, sweet dumplings and puddings to Schmarren (a torn sweet omlette), Palatschinken (the Austrian version of crepes) and fried pastries. Of course, biscuit roulades, slices, crème deserts and parfaits are also included in the collection. Next to easy-to-understand tips, readers are treated with anecdotes on the scrumptious traditional pastries while also learning the basics of baking. Whether fluffy, creamy or delicate: this book helps you create the finest in sweet seductions in your own kitchen.