French Pastries and Desserts by LenôTre

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Gaston Lentre, the legendary master French ptissier, was revered for having made desserts lighter and more delicious; his techniques continue to influence pastry chefs in France and around the world. This cookbook contains 200 essential recipes including croissants, clairs, crpes, mille-feuilles, baba au rhum, molten chocolate cake, lemon meringue pie, and mango tartlet. The chefs at Lentre Paris – who run a world-class cooking school – have adapted the recipes for amateur bakers and experienced professionals alike who seek inspiration from the rich tradition of Lentre’s French ptisserie.