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The best recipes are often the most simple, especially if you are a beginner. Whip up a world of delectable desserts with this collection of free recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth, as well as your need to learn and improve your techniques.
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Olguta Iliescu – Pastry Chef & Educator
Hi, I’m Olguta – the heart behind Pastry Workshop. With over 10 years of experience in pastry and teaching, my mission is simple: to help you bake with confidence.
Whether you’re here for a quick recipe or want to master the art of French entremets, you’ll find inspiration, technique, and clarity in every post. I believe great desserts start with great knowledge – and I’m here to share it with you.
Fresh from the Pastry Lab
Whether you’re looking for a comforting dessert or an impressive showstopper for a special occasion, our recipes are thoughtfully crafted to bring out the best flavors and textures.
Petit Gâteaux – the Jewels of Modern Pastry
What petit gâteaux are, why they are the jewels of modern pastry and which recipes to try at home.
Double Chocolate Cookies
Crisp outside, fudgy inside double chocolate cookies with cocoa, dark and caramel chocolate and a touch of ground coffee.
Apple Cake
A cosy spiced apple layer cake with moist apple sponge, caramelized apples, mascarpone cream and white chocolate butter ganache.
21 Christmas Cookies & Holiday Treats to Bake This Year
Our favourite Christmas cookies, gingerbread houses, edible gifts and festive cakes – 21 tested recipes with step-by-step instructions.
Mini Kugelhupf
I’d lie if I’d say that I like working with yeasted dough. I’m not a huge fan of it, the kneading part is the one that scares me, but from time to time…
Classic Carrot Cake
This must be my second time making carrot cake. The first time happened years ago and I wasn’t this experienced with recipes and ingredients so I…
Citrus Wafer Cookies
You can tell Christmas is coming – the lights are on in town, it’s been snowing for the last few days, the shops sell Christmas decorations for a few…
Christmas Thumbprint Cookies – Two Ways
With just 3 weeks until Christmas, I’m testing more and more cookie recipes, but these thumbprint cookies are a classic and need no introduction! Such…
White chocolate passion fruit petit gateaux
These exquisite white chocolate passion cakes are refreshing and somehow in contrast with the Christmas cookies and gingerbread I’ve been baking…
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