Paramount Desserts (1997)

For renowned Australian chef Christine Manfield, dessert spells S-E-D-U-C-T-I-O-N: seduction of the eyes, the nose, the palate.

In this stunning book, she demystifies the world of the pastry chef, showing you how to work miracles with the laws of gravity, temperature and balance to produce edible creations that combine visual appeal and fantasy with sublime textures and flavours. With Christine as your guide, you can’t go wrong. Featuring Ashley Barber’s extraordinary photographs of luscious creams, silky fruit, crumbly meringues, rich tarts and brioche, comforting puddings, light-as-air wafers and frozen confections of great beauty, this book aims to entice.

Also published in softcover as Christine Manfield Desserts (2004)

Awards

Shortlisted best cookbook at 1998 Julia Child Awards

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For renowned Australian chef Christine Manfield, dessert spells S-E-D-U-C-T-I-O-N: seduction of the eyes, the nose, the palate.

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