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Intermediate & Advanced Pastries

intermediate and advanced desserts

Once you have the basics under your belt and you feel comfortable with all the mixing methods and techniques in the Basic Pastries section, it's time to get into a little more advanced preparations. It's not scary at all. Besides, I'm right here to help, if you need it.

intermediate and advanced desserts

custard recipes
Custards

dessert garnish recipes
Garnishes

pastry variations
Pastry Variations

dessert construction
Dessert Construction

dessert deconstruction
Dessert Deconstruction

how to plate desserts
Plating the Dessert

refining desserts
Refining the Dessert

putting your own spin on desserts
Spinning the Dessert

holiday baking ideas
Holiday Baking

When I first started Pastry Chef Online, this was the heart of the site--I want people to understand that it only takes a bit of refinement to turn the Sunday evening dessert into a stunner worthy of capping off a swanky dinner party. Please, look around and explore. I know that you'll find some useful information. And if you get stumped, you are welcome to contact me via email, through the forum or the blog.