Fruit is the debut cookbook by Cédric Grolet, the celebrated French pastry chef named World’s Best Pastry Chef in 2018. Known globally for his breathtaking trompe l’œil desserts that replicate the look of real fruit, Grolet elevates pastry to edible sculpture. This stunning book offers a deep dive into his signature style, where taste, precision, and art collide.
Inside this lush volume, Grolet presents 130 recipes featuring 45 fruits, from citrus and berries to exotic and wild varieties. Recipes are organized by ingredient, showcasing his refined techniques and flavour-forward creativity. Grolet begins each creation with a drawing, bringing both artistic vision and culinary innovation to every page.
Each chapter includes step-by-step guidance, design sketches, and beautiful photography that highlight the intricacies behind his fruit-inspired creations. Readers will find inspiration not just in the recipes, but in Grolet’s philosophy: to recreate the authentic essence of fruit using the tools of modern French pastry.
Whether you’re a seasoned pastry professional or an ambitious home baker, Fruit is an essential resource for mastering fruit-based desserts with elegance and imagination.
• Language: English
• Author(s): Cédric Grolet
• 336 pages
• Published in 2019
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