For Austrians, dessert is the culmination of any mealthe 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 more than 400 perfect Austrian desserts. From Old World traditional dishes, such as Linzer
Torte 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 brûlées 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.