Austrian Desserts: Over 400 Cakes, Pastries, Strudels, Tortes, and Candies

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For Austrians, dessert is the culmination of any meal-the crowning achievement that can make or break a culinary experience. In this beautifully photographed cookbook, Austrian pastry master Toni Moerwald, and award-winning restaurant critic Christoph Wagner share the secrets to crafting over 500 perfect Austrian desserts. From Old World traditional dishes such as Linzertorte and Apfelstrudel, to contemporary and diet-conscious recipes, Austrian Desserts has it all. With easy-to-understand instructions, Moerwald and Wagner allow chefs of any skill level to create and serve: Iced temptations for sultry summer days Fresh berry roasts and pies Creme brulees with an Austrian twist A variety of flaked baumkuchen (layer cake) Chocolates and candied confections And so much more! Sprinkled between these delicious recipes are tips and tricks from a kitchen connoisseur, suggestions for health-conscious substitutions, and notes on the traditional origins of numerous Austrian dishes.

Toni Morwald is an award-winning chef and successful author, who apprenticed with some of the most illustrious pastry chefs from around the world. In his native Austria, Morwald is popularly known for his frequent appearances and classes, during which he offers tips, tricks, and recipes for traditional pastry baking. Christoph Wagner is a famous critic, writer, and scholar in his native Austria. Along with Edlald Plachutte, Wagner coauthored the bestselling title The Good Kitchen . A weekly columnist for Gourmet News, he was awarded one of Austria's highest Gold Medal prizes for his culinary writing in 2001.