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

Austrian Desserts: Over 400 Cakes, Pastries, Strudels, Tortes, and Candies by Mörwald, Toni. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781616084349.

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 Mörwald, 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, Mörwald and Wagner allow chefs of any skill level to create and serve: Iced temptations for sultry summer days Fresh berry roasts and pies Crème brulées 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.