INTRODUCTION

A particularly comprehensive work on pastry making which begins with around ten historical pages…

60 deliciously well-made recipes, by the Nantes pastry chef who is also president of Relais Desserts. The chapters are organized by ingredient: caramel (p’tit pot fou de caramel, Absolu caramel), confectionery (passion fruit mango paste, soft white nougat), red fruits (raspberry-hazelnut bite), yellow fruits (Florida tart), ice creams (maestro glacé, apricot mascarpone vacherin), chocolate (hazelnut flower bar, orange bite chocolate), dried fruits (pistachio choux) and finally snack (kouign-amann, chestnut fondant).

All interspersed with dialogues with Hélène Luzin on the daily life of the artisan pastry chef and chocolatier and its issues: reconciling creation and management, reducing waste, the love of chocolate…

To order on the Librairie Gourmande website: https://www.librairiegourmande.fr/patisserie-professionnelle/17630-artisan-patissier.html?search_query=vincent+guerlais&results=5

OTHER ARTICLES

2024 EDITION OF THE RELAIS DESSERTS CHARLES PROUST COMPETITION.

The competition will take place on 3 November, at the Pavillon Gabriel in Paris.

Frozen desserts 2024

The Relais Desserts pastry chefs’ frozen creations invite you to enjoy an unforgettable trip into the world of haute patisserie. Each dessert reflects a refined combination of tradition and innovation. From the velvety sweetness of a bourbon vanilla ice cream, enhanced with subtle nuances, to the boldness of a yuzu sorbet, every spoon promises an absolute pleasure. As true artists of flavours, these chefs use high-quality ingredients in their compositions to awaken the senses. Discover these frozen delights, real masterpieces of delicacy and elegance…

The best desserts for a delicious summer 

Summer is an invitation to slow down and take the time to enjoy the moment. It is also the period when pastry shop windows are full of colour and freshness, and when seasonal fruits are the inspiration behind every creation. Once again this year, the members of Relais Desserts have created sweet treats to reflect the beauty of the summer season. Follow us for a quick overview…