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Recipes, Tricks & Tips in The Persuit of All Things Sweet.

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Popcorn and Caramel Popsicle Ice cream

This is a recipe you’ll surely love: rich, buttery popcorn ice cream with swirls of salted caramel, coated in milk chocolate and caramelized popcorn pieces. Each bite is crunchy, creamy, and buttery. Try this mini popsicle, or just scoop the ice cream into a bowl—you’ll be surprised either way!

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Flexible Ganache

As a pastry chef, you’re always looking for ways to innovate and elevate your plated dessert. One such versatile ingredient that’s gaining popularity is flexible ganache.

But what exactly is it? It's exactly what it sounds like – a chocolate ganache that's soft and flexible, adding a new dimension to your plated desserts.

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Whipped Yogurt: A Versatile Element for Plated Desserts

Whipped yogurt is a versatile and delightful addition to any pastry chef's repertoire. It's a go-to element for quickly elevating a plated dessert, offering a unique texture and flavor profile that perfectly complements a variety of sweet creations.

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"Colourful Egg" - Easter Plated dessert

Indulge in a modern Easter plated dessert with our 'Colourful Egg' creation. Crafted with a blood orange mousse, strawberry insert, matcha ganache, matcha sponge, and blood orange gel, this delightful dish is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Prepare all components in advance and focus on presentation.

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Champagne and hibiscus granita

This easy-to-make component combines the delicate flavors of champagne and dried hibiscus to create a beautiful and refreshing granité.

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“Circle of Love” - Plated dessert

Explore "Circle of Love" Valentine’s plated dessert recipe, with rhubarb and Sichuan pepper, accompanied by sake ice cream, olive oil cake, and white chocolate namelaka.

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Popcorn Foam

Elevate your culinary creations with my popcorn foam recipe, a delightful plated dessert component that adds a light and airy touch to your desserts.

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How to make Coffee Caviar (Direct Spherification)

I’ll unravel the secrets behind making Coffee Caviar using the Direct Spherification method – a surprisingly simple technique that transforms it into an easy yet stunning plated dessert component.

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Gluten-Free Cocoa Microwave Sponge

Microwave sponge cakes have revolutionized the world of baking with their quick and easy preparation. They are perfect for when you want to add a simple yet delightful component to ..

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Halloween Simple Plated Dessert

My Halloween plated dessert is the perfect choice for those who crave a blend of simple preparation and spooky satisfaction. With minimal effort, you can create a dish that's certain to terrify and tantalize in equal measure.

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What Are Plated Desserts?

A plated dessert involves arranging multiple components on a plate. While most of these components are prepared in advance, the plated dessert itself is skillfully assembled right before serving, ensuring freshness and a burst of flavor with every bite.

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Vegan Lime Sponge Cake

This vegan lime cake is incredibly moist and fluffy, making it the perfect addition to your vegan plated dessert creation

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"Nordic Harvest - Plated Dessert"

If you're looking for a unique and flavorful dessert to impress your guests, this Danish plated dessert recipe is the perfect choice. Combining the tangy sweetness of poached apples with the smooth and creamy texture of whipped skyr ganache, this dish is a true culinary delight. And with the added crunch of rye bread crumbs and the subtle spice of cinnamon and cardamom, every bite is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

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