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The previous day, soak t he gelat in in 4 teaspoons (21 g) co ld water for 20

1 tea s poon (3 g) gel a tin po wder 2¾ cup s ( 530 g) whippin g cre am 5 oun c e s (140 g) white cou ver t ure c ho c ola t e , c hopped ½ cup (120 g ) yuzu ju i c e

minu t es. Bring ha lf t he cream to a boi l, then add the gela t in. Grad ually pour th e cream ove r t he chopped choco lat e an d ble nd together. Add t he remain ing cream, w hich shou ld be cold , t hen add t he y uzu ju ice Use an immers ion ble nd er to emuls ify t he m ixt ur e. Pour into a pan an d seal by cover in g t he sur face of the ganache w it h plastic wrap . Refr igerate for 12 hours.

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( 180 g ) lemon jui c e 2½ tabl e sp oon s (3 0 g ) superfine sugar ¾ teaspoon ( 5 g ) a ga r powder 1/, cup ( 15 g) chopped fresh mint 4 to 5 finger limes (2 ounces /5 5 g) 1 cu p (170 g) po a c he d Meyer lemon s (s ee pa ge 315 ), finel y c hopped ¾ cup (40 g ) lemon s upreme s (about 3 l emons) I JJL.

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t he superfine sugar mixed w it h the aga r. Boil for 2 m inutes , t hen pour into a shal low pan and refrigerate until chi lled . Mix w it h an imme rsion blende r, bei ng carefu l no t to beat in any air Add t he m int , f inger lim es, Meyer lemons, and lemon supre mes Pour into 11h- inch (3 5-cm)-d iameter si licone hal f-dome molds and freeze for 2 ho ur s. U ~

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almo nd past e. Ai rbrush t hem with the same coa t ing t o create a st ipp led su rface, being carefu l to leave a few areas smoo t h to create an irregu lar effect Use a brush to ligh tl y coat the ent ire surf ace w it h th e neut ral glaze. Mix t he kirsch and gold luster dust , st rain in g the m t h ro ugh a conica l sieve. Pour int o t he airbrush and use t o gi ld the lemo ns. Top each desse rt

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4 te as poo ns ( 20 g) kir s ch 1 table s poon (5 g ) edible gold luster du s t I

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Insert a lemon gel center into the middle of t he ganache in each mold , coa t ing as descr ibed on page 317; heat t o 80°F (25°C), t hen d ip in the

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2 cups ( 500 g) coating mix ture (see page 3 17) 1 teaspoon (4 g) yello w fat-soluble foo d coloring ru"'-

The next day, heat ½ cup (120 g) wate r wi t h t he lemon j uice, t hen add

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5 lemons

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0R ~ G A The previous day, soak the gelatin in 4 teaspoons (21 g) cold water until it swells. Bring half the cream to a boil, then add the gelatin. Gradually pour the cream over the chocolate and blend together. Add the remaining cream, w hich should be cold, then add the lemon juic e and zest. Mix well using an immersion blender until perfect ly smooth, then refrigerate for 12 hours.

powder

whipping

4¾ ounces ½ cup

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gelatin

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pastry

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flour

confectioners'

sugar

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The next day, make the puff pastry dough, turning it six times as described on page 313 Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C)Use a rolling pin to roll the puff pastry to a t hickness of 1/16 inch (2 mm), then bake on two baking sheets for 30 minutes. Cut out eighteen 4 by 1½-inch (10 by 4-cm) rectangles. Sprinkle with t he confectioners' sugar, t hen return to the oven for s minutes . Finally, sprinkle w ith the sugar and let cook until shiny, about 10 minutes on the normal setting at 500°F(250°()

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3¼ cup s (40 0 g ) al 1-pu rp os e flour 2 teaspo ons (12 g) salt 2 table s poons ( 40 g ) ho ne y ½ ( 20 g ) ca ke ye as t or 2¼ tea s poon s ac ti ve dr y yea s t (dis s ol ved in wat e r or milk ) 5 large ( 260 g) eggs ½ cup (1 stick/120 g ) unsalted butter , at room temperature

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4 cup s (500 g) vanilla (see page 314) Fresh mint leaves

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OR BA A DOUG In an electr ic stand mixer f itted wit h the doug h hook, combine t he f lour, salt, honey, yeast, and eggs and knead unt il t he dough begins to come away from the sides of the bow l. Add t he butter in several stages, kneading unti l t he dough again begins to come away from the sides of t he bowl. Let stand in a cool place for 1 hour. Butter two muffin ti ns generously, then divide the dough into 1¼-ounce (35-g)balls, placing each in the cup of a muffin pan Cover w ith a damp cloth and let rise for 40 minutes in a warm place. Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C) Cover each muff in pan with a sheet of parchment paper, t hen place a baking sheet on top . Bake for 20 to 30 minut es, unti l t he babas are j ust beginning to brow n. Remove from t he muffin pan, place on t he oven rack, and dry fo r 1 hour at 210°F (100°C) OR THE L MON SYR P Soak t he gelat in in 3 tablespoons (63 g) cold water unt il it swells. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups plus 10 tablespoons (600g) water, t he superf ine sugar, and lemon zest to a boil. Remove fro m heat and let cool to 160°F (70°C), the n add t he gelat in. Let cool to 120°F(50°(), t hen saturate th e babas on both sides using a brush. Drain on a w ire rack. FOR THE L MON CO PO Put t he lemon sections and half of the superfi ne sugar in a vacuum-sealing bag and cook for 20 minutes in a steam oven at 210°F (100°C) or in a pot of boiling water. Pour the contents of the bag into a saucepan, t hen add t he remaini ng sugar mixed with the pect in. Boil for 2 minutes, then cool rapidly in t he refr igerat or. E ASSL ,BLY 10R AND N S NG Cut the babas horizonta lly into four layers, spreading t he compote between them . Make t he vanill a wh ipped cream as described on page 314 and serve wit h t he babas. Add a few mint leaves

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Make the sweet dough as described on page 312 and refr igerate for 24 hours The next day, preheat the oven to 320°F(160°C) Bake the tartlet shells for 20 minutes . Leave the oven on.

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Make the almond cream as described on page 314,t hen mix in the lemon zest Fil l the prebaked tartlet shells with the almond-lemon cream and bake for s minutes at 320°F (160°()

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0 C DOU Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C) Mix t he crumb dou gh as described on page 3121 incorporating the food coloring and lemon zest, then use a rollin g pin to roll a 1/3r inch (1 mm)-thick layer of dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Bake for 7 minutes, then sift the crumbs, keeping any chunks and discarding any powder. QR

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Place a lemon half over each tartlet shell, then place t he crumbs around the edge.

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½ teaspoon (1. 7 g) gelatin powder ¾ cup (201 g) whipping cream 2 ounces (54 g) white couverture chocolate, chopped 3 tablespoons (45 g) lemon juice 1¼ teaspoons (2. 5 g) Sarawak pepper

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(14

ounces/400

g)

choux

paste

Yellow crumb dough 1 quantity ( 12¼ ounces/350 g) crumb dough 1 teaspoon (5 g) yellow fat-soluble food coloring 1 /,, ounce (1 g) food-grade titanium dioxide White glaze 1¼ cups (300 page 319)

g)

white

starch

glaze

(see

G A The previous day, soak the gelatin in½ tablespoon (87 g) water to soften. Bring half the cream to a boil, then add the gelatin. Gradually pour the cream over the chocolate and blend together. Add the remaining cream, then the lemon juice and pepper Use an immersion blender to blend until perfectly smooth, then refrigerate for 12 hours.

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(180 g) lemon juice 2½ tablespoons (30 g) superfine sugar 2 teaspoons (5 g) agar powder 4 to 5 finger 1 imes (2 ounces/55 g), chopped ¼ cup ( 40 g) lemon supremes, cut into 1 cup (170 g) candied lemons , finely

L.

The next day, make the eclairs as described on page 318 w ith the yellow crumb dough and bake for 20 minutes at 360°F (180°C) Dry for s minutes at 320°F (160°C) Make the glaze as described on page 319

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Heat ½ cup (120 g) water with the lemon juice, then add the sugar mixed w ith the agar. Boil for 2 minutes, then cool rapidly in the refrigerator When the gel is cold, mix with an immersion blender, being careful not to beat in any air. Add the finger limes, the lemon supremes, and the candied lemons. Mix everything together gently.

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OR Use an electr ic stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to whip the cold pepper ganache, then transfer to a pastry bag wit hout a tip. Make four holes in the bottom of each eclair with the point of a knife or another tool , then pipe in 3/sounce (10 g) of ganache, and gel to fill. Reheat the white glaze to 80°F (27°C) in a microwave, then give the eclairs a first coat of glaze. Put in the freezer for s minutes, then add another coat of glaze. Refrigerate for a few minutes. Just before serving, top the eclairs with the crispy pepper balls.

31

LIA\E AN() OLl'7E OIL

32

FOR THE TARTLET

FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS 1 quantity (l¼ pounds/590 g) sweet dough ( see page 312) 6 large (100 g) egg yolks 2 tablespoons (25 g) whipping cream 1 quantity ( 10½ ounces/ 300 g) almond cream ( see page 314)

described on page 312. Let dry in the refrigerator

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The next day , pr eheat the oven to 320°F (160°() and blind bake the tartlet

she lls for 20 minutes. Beat the egg yo lk s w ith the cream and

brush the shel ls with the mixture. Bake for 5 minu t es. Make the almond cream as described on page 314 and divide among the shel ls. Bake for 5 minutes.

FOR THE LIME GEL CENTERS 1 cup (200 g) poached limes (see page 315) 1 cup ( 230 g) lime juice 4 teaspoons (15 g) superfine sugar 2 teaspoons (6 g) agar powder 1/, cup (20 g) chopped fresh tarragon 4 to 5 finger limes (2 ounces / 55 g), finely chopped

SHELLS

The previous day , make the sweet dough f or t he tartlet

FOR

THE

LIME

GEL

CENTERS

Make the poached lime s as described on page 315 Finel y chop them. Heat 1h cup (80 g) water w ith t he lim e jui ce, then add the superfine sugar mixed with t he agar. Boil for 2 minutes, then cool rapidly by pouring into a pan and ref ri gerat in g. When the gelat in is cold , mi x w ith an immersion blender w it hou t beating in any air. Add the tarragon, finger lime, and poached lime s. Spread th is mixture ove r the tartlets.

FOR THE LIME-OLIVE

OIL

CREAM

Soak the ge lat in in co ld water for 20 minutes. In a saucepan , comb ine the li me zest , li me juice, eggs, and honey. Heat ; when the mixture

2 sheets (5 g) powdered gelatin Zest of 3 limes ½ cup (142 g) lime juice 3¼ large (162 g) eggs ( '/, cup) 2 teaspoons (15 g) lavender honey 6 tablespoons (3 ounces/BS g) unsalted dr y butter (84% fat) 1 /, cup (85 g) Casanova olive oil

FOR THE LEMON MERINGUE 4½ large (150 g) egg whites ( '/, cup) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (225 g) superfine sugar ¾ teaspoon (1. 5 g) eg g white powder Zest of 1 lemon

FOR THE LEMON GEL cup (76 g) fresh unstrained lemon juice 1 teaspoon (5 g) superfine sugar ¾ teaspoon (2 g) agar powder 1 /,

begins to boil, remove from the heat , strain through a conical sieve, and add the gelatin . Mix using an immersion blende r, gradually adding the butter and olive oil. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Top the tartlets

FOR THE LEMON MERINGUE In a bain-marie, heat t he egg wh ites , superfine sugar, and egg white powder to 160°F (70°C) Whip the mixture in an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attac hm ent unt il it has coo led completely , then add the zest Use a pastry bag fitted w it h a no. 20 Saint-Honore tip to pipe the meringue onto the tartlets.

FOR THE LEMON GEL Heat 2 tablespoons

(25 g) wa t er w ith the lemon juice, then add the

superfine sugar mixed with t he agar. Boil for 2 minutes, t hen cool rapidly by pour ing into a pan and refr igerating. When the gelatin is cold , mix wit h an immers ion blender without

beat ing in any air.

FOR THE LEMON VINAIGRETTE Mix 2½ tablespoo ns (40 g) of the lemon gel w ith the oil , lemon Juice, and finger lim e. Put the vinaigrette

FOR THE LEMON VINAIGRETTE

with

the cream.

into the ce nt er of the meringue

with a spoon.

2 tablespoons (30 g) olive oil 2 tablespoons (35 g) lemon juice g) 1 finger lime (% ounce/10

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[)~IE[) LIA\EFOR THE ALMOND-TIMUT PEPPER CREAM

FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS 1 quantity

(1 ¼ pounds / 590 g ) (see page 312 )

sweet

dough

½ quantity (5 ¼ ounces/150 g) almond cream (see page 314 ) 1 teaspoon ( 2 g ) Timut pepper 1 cup (240 g ) fresh lemon supremes

FOR THE WHIPPED DRIED LIME-TIMUT PEPPER GANACHE

FOR THE LEMON PASTE

2 sheets (5 g) gelatin ½ cup (120 g) mil k 2¼ cups ( 530 g) whipping c ream 1 teaspoon (2 g) Timut pepper 1¼ Iranian dried 1 imes (¾ ounce / 10 g ) Zest of 3 lemons 5 ounces (140 g) white cou v erture chocolate , chopped

1 lemon (3 ½ ounces/100 g) ¼ cup (50 g) candied lemons 1 /, cup (100 g ) lemon juice

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Charcoal black coating 1¼ cups (300 g) coating mi x ture (see page 317) 1 teaspoon ( 4 g ) charcoal black food coloring 1½ tablespoons (20 g ) neutral glaze (see page 317)

FOR THE LEMON GEL CENTERS 1¾ cups ( 450 g) lemon juice cup (75 g ) superfine sugar 1½ tablespoons (12 g) agar powder 2½ cups (4 25 g) poached lemons (see page 315 ) , finely chopped ½ cup (100 g ) fresh lemon supremes (7 . 5 g ) Timut pepper 3¾ teaspoons 1/,

FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large 1½ tablespoon

(100 g) egg yolks s (25 g) whip ping

FOR

41

Charcoal crumb dough ¼ quantit y (3 ½ ounces/100 g ) crumb dough ( see page 312) ¾ teaspoon (1. 7 g) charcoal food coloring Zes t of 1 lemon

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SHELLS

The previ ou s day, make th e swee t dough fo r th e t art let shel ls as des crib ed on page 31 2 and let dry in t he refr ige rat o r for 1 day.

FOR

THE

WHIPPED

DRIED LIME-TIMUT GANACHE

PEPPER

Soak the gelat in in col d w at er fo r 20 minut es. Bring ha lf th e crea m t o a boil, t hen mix in t he Timu t pepp er, dr ied li mes, and lime zest Drain t he gelat in and ad d. Grad ually pour t he cream over t he chopp ed choco lat e and blend t oget her. Add t he other half of t he cream. Use an immers ion ble nd er t o emul sify th e mixt ure. Pou r into a pan an d seal by covering t he surfa ce of t he ganach e wit h plast ic wra p. Ref rigera te for 12 hour s. Continued

TIA\UT PEPPE~ TA~TLETJ

42

l)~IEI) LIA\EFOR THE LEMON GEL CENTERS The next day, heat 1¼cups (300 g) water w ith the lemon ju ice, then add the superfine sugar mixed with the agar Boil for 2 minutes , then pour into a shallow pan and refrigerate until chilled. Mix with an immersion blender , being careful not to beat in any air. Add the poached lemons and fresh lemon supremes Pour into 1½-inch (35-cm)-diame t er silicone half -dome molds and freeze for 1 hour.

FOR THE EGG WASH Preheat t he oven to 320°F {160°C) Blind bake the t artle t she lls for 20 mi nutes. Beat t he egg yolks wit h the cream and brush t he she lls wit h the mixt ure. Bake for s minutes.

FOR THE ALMOND- TIMUT 1H

PEPPER

CREAM

Meanwhi le, make the almond cream as described on page 314 Fill the prebaked tart let shel ls and add a few lemon supremes to each . Bake for another s minutes .

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING In an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment , whip the cold ganache , then transfer to 1¾-inch (45-cm)-diameter silicone half -dome molds. Insert a lemon gel center into the middle, then freeze for 1 hour before sculpting into a half-lemon shape, add ing a litt le ganache to make the tip of the lemon . Freeze for 3 hours. Make the cha rcoal black coat ing as descr ibed o n page 317 Heat to 80°F (25°C), then dip in the molded d ried limes. Secure them lightly to a bak ing sheet and airbr ush w it h the same coating to create a stipp led sur face, being careful to leave a few areas smooth to crea t e an irregu lar effect Use a br ush to coat the limes wit h a t hin laye r of warm neutral glaze . Top each tartlet with a lime half Make the charcoal crumb dough as described on page 312 and place around the edge.

PEPPE~ Tl~ TA~TLETJ

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CLEA\ENTINE

45

FOR THE TARTLET

FOR THE TARTLETSHELLS 1 quantit y (1 ¼ poun d s / 590 g) sweet dough (s ee pa ge 312 )

FOR THE WHIPPED CLEMENTINE GANACHE 1 t e a s poon (3 g ) gelatin 2¼ cups ( 530 g ) whippin g cream 5 oun c es (140 g ) • white co uv e r ture chocolate , chopped ½ cup (120 g ) clementine juice

FOR THE CLEMENTINE GEL CENTERS ¾ cup

( 180 g ) c lem e ntine j ui ce 2½ tablesp oon s ( 30 g) s uperfine su gar 2 tea s poon s ( 5 g ) a ga r po wder 1 cup ( 170 g) po ac hed cleme ntine s ( see pa ge 315 ), finely c hopped ¼ cup (40 g) lemon supr e mes. cut into pi e ces

SHELLS

The pre v ious day , make th e sw eet dough fo r the t ar t let she ll s as desc ri bed on page 312 and let d ry in t he refrigerator

FOR THE WHIPPED

for 1 day .

CLEMENTINE GANACHE

Soak the gelati n in 4 teaspoons (21 g) cold wa ter for 20 mi nu t es. Brin g half the cream to a boi l, then add the gelati n. Gradua lly po u r th e cream ove r the chocolate and blend together . Add the remai ni ng crea m, then t he clement ine juice Blend usi ng an immersio n blende r unt il perf ectl y smooth , then ref rige rate for 12 hours.

FOR THE CLEMENTINE GEL CENTERS The next day, heat ½ cup (120 g) w ater w ith the clementine j uice, t hen add the supe rf ine sugar mixed w ith t he aga r. Boil fo r 2 min ut es, t hen cool ra pid ly by po uri ng into a pa n and refr igerati ng. When t he gel is cold , mix w it h an im mersio n blender w itho ut beat ing in any air . Add the poached clement ines and lemon supremes Pour into 1½-inch (3 5-cm)-diame t er silicone half-dome mo ld s. Freeze fo r 1 ho ur.

Preheat the ove n t o 320°F (160°C) Blin d bake t he t art let shells for

6 large (100 g) e gg yolk s 1½ table s po o ns ( 25 g ) whippin g cream

20 min ut es. Beat th e egg yo lks wi t h th e crea m and br ush the she lls

½ quantit y ( 5¼ ounces / 150 g ) almond cream (s ee page 3 14 )

FORASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Oran ge coatin g 1¼ cup s (300 g ) coating mi x tu re ( see page 31 7) 1 te as poon ( 4 g ) o r ang e fat- so lubl e food color i ng l ½ tablespoons ( 20 g) neutral gl a z e ( se e page 3 17 ) ¼ cup ( 50 g) ki r sch 1 tablespoon ( 5 g) ora nge luster du s t 10 clementine lea v e s Orange cr umb dough ¼ quantit y (100 g ) cr umb do ug h (see pa ge 31 2) 3/s te as poon (1 . 7 g ) o rang e fat-soluble food coloring Ze s t of 1 c lementine

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1 quantity ( 1¼ pounds/ 590 g) sweet dough (se e page 312)

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FOR THE ORANGESORBET 2 c up s ( 450 g ) o ra nge j ui ce ¾ cup plu s 2 t abl es poon s ( 175 g ) s uperfin e s ug ar Zest of 2 o r anges

FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large (100 g) egg y olks 1½ t ab 1es poon s ( 2 5 g) whippin g c ream

FOR THE CREAM

FOR THE ORANGE SORBET The next day, boil t he orange Juice wi t h the superfine sugar and¾ cup (190 g) water, the n add the orange zest and pour into a pan Refr igerate for 6 hours. Churn to make t he sorbet Once done, keep t he sorbet in t he f reezer until the dessert is ready fo r assembly.

FOR THE EGG WASH

Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C)Blind bake t he tart shell fo r 25 min utes. Mix ALMOND-ORANGE the egg yolks w ith the cream and brush the shell with th e mixtu re. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.

1 qu antit y ( 10½ ounces /30 0 g) almond cream ( see page 314 ) 1 te as poon ( 6 g ) r um Zes t of 1 orange

FOR THE ORANGE-GRAND MARNI ER CREAM ½ sheet (1 . 25 g powdered ) gel atin 1 cup (7 5 g ) oran ge j ui c e /, 3 tablespoon s ( 40 g) Grand Marnier Co rdon Rouge 1 table spoon (15 g ) lemon juice 2½ table s poons ( 15 g ) orange ze s t 4 large ( 200 g ) eggs ¼ cup (55 g) s upe r fine sugar ½ cup (1 stick / 120 g ) uns alted butter

FOR THE SEMICANDIED ORANGES ½ medium orange ( 2 ounces / 60 g) 'la cup (1 25 g ) supe r fine sugar

FOR THE CLEMENTINE PRESERVES 5 cleme nti ne s (13 ¼ oun c es /37 5 g ) ¾ cup plu s 2 table ( 165 g ) s uperf i ne 1 /, cup plu s 1 tabl (100 g ) lemon ju ic 1% teaspoons (4 g )

s po ons s uga r es poon e pec t in NH

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 4 orange s, supr emed Timut pepper

FOR THE ALMOND-ORANGE CREAM Make the almond cream as described on page 314. Pour it int o the tart shell and bake for 10 minutes at 320°F (160°C)

FOR THE ORANGE-GRAND MARNIER CREAM Soakth e gelatin in cold water to soft en. Boil the orange ju ice wit h t he Grand Marnier, lemon j uice,orange zest,eggs,and superfine sugar. Removefrom t he heat and add t he gelatin and butter, t hen mix using an immersion blender.

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ORANGES

Remove th e stems from the oranges, cut t hem into eight hs, the n remove t he insides, leaving only 1/ s inch (3 mm) of flesh attached to the peel. Prick w ith a fork and blanch three t imes in boi ling water, draining and cooling t he oranges in cold wat er after each t ime. Boil the superfine sugar w it h 1 cup (250 g) water and drop the orange peels into t his syrup Cover and simmer gently to reduce. Once the oranges are tender, remove and dra in. Let the syrup reduce, then heat it to 220°F (105°() and return t he peels to t he syrup. Bring to a simmer and remove f rom the heat

FOR THE CLEMENTINE

PRESERVES

Removethe stems fro m t he clement ines,then cook t hem in boiling water for 5 minutes, transferring them to cold water to cool Drain and quarter them, th en cook them wit h 2/3 cup (120 g) of t he superfi ne sugar and the lemon Juice Mix the pectin and remaining sugar, blend the clementi nes wi t h an immersion blender, add the pectin-sugar mixt ure, and bring to a boi l. Let cool, then use a spoon to add a dash of preserves to each serving plate.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Top the tart wi t h the orange- Grand Marnier cream, t hen add t he orange supremes and t he semicandied oranges. Just before serving, scoop a few cur ls of sorbet sprinkled w it h Timut pepper and arrange t hem on the tart Set each slice on top of the dash of clement ine preserves.

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FOR THE WHIPPEDORANGEGANACHE 2 sheets (5 g powdered) gelatin 2¼ cups (530 g) whipping cream 5 ounces (144 g) white couverture chocolate, chopped ½ cup (120 g) orange juice

FOR THE ORANGE GEL CENTERS ¾ cup (180 g) 2 tablespoons sugar 1½ tablespoons 1 cup (170 g) (see page 315), 4 finger 1 imes finely chopped 1 /, cup (40 g)

orange (30 g)

juice superfine

zest

FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large (100 1½ tablespoons

g) egg yolks (25 g) whipping

ORANGE GANACHE

CENTERS

The next day, heat½ cup (120 g) water with the orange Juice, then add the superfine sugar mixed with the agar. Boil for 2 minutes, then pour into a pan and refrigerate. When the gel is cold, mix w it h an immersion blender without mixing in any air. Add the poached oranges, finger Ii mes, and orange zest Pour into 1½-inch (3 5-cm)diameter silicone half-dome molds and freeze for 1 hour.

FOR THE EGG WASH cream

FOR THE ALMOND-ORANGECREAM 1 quantity (1½ ounces/300 g) almond cream (see page 314) 1 orange, supremed

FOR THE ORANGE PASTE ½ medium to

large orange (2¾ ounces/80 g) ¼ cup (40 g) candied orange 1 /, cup (80 g) orange juice

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Orange coating 1¼ cups (300 g) coating mixture (see page 317) 1 teaspoon (5 g) orange fatsoluble food coloring 1½ tablespoons (20 g) neutral glaze (see page 317) ¼ cup (50 g) kirsch 1 tablespoon (5 g) edible orange lu ster dust Orange crumb dough ¼ quantity (3½ ounces/100 g) crumb dough (see page 312) % teaspoon (1 . 7 g) orange fat-soluble food coloring Zest of 1 orange

FOR THE WHIPPED

Soakthe gelatin in 5 teaspoons (24g) cold water for 20 minutes. Bring half the cream to a boil, then add the gelatin. Gradually pour t he cream over the chocolate and blend. Add the remaining cream, then the orange juice. Mix with an immersion blender. Pour into a pan, covering the surface of the ganache w ith plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 12 hours.

FOR THE ORANGE GELATIN

(4 g) agar powder poached oranges finely chopped (2 ounces/54 g), orange

SHELLS

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FOR THE ORANGE PASTE Blend the orange, candied orange, and orange juice in a blender. Spread this mixture over th e layer of baked almond cream

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Whip the ganache and transfer to 1¾-i nch (4 5-cm)-diameter si Iicone half-dome molds Insert an orange gel center into each. Freeze for 3 hours, then sculpt into an orange shape. Make the orange coating as described on page 317, then dip the molded oranges into the coating Airbrush them with the same coating to create a stippled surface, being careful to leave a few areas smooth to create an irregular effect Coat with a thin layer of warm neutral glaze. Combine the kirsch and luster dust and airbrush the oranges with the solution. Place one on top of each tart let Make the crumb dough as described on page 312 and place it around the edges.

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FOR THE ORANGE GANACHE ¾ teaspoon

(2 g) gelatin powder 1½ cups (400 g) 1 i ght cream 4 ounces ( 110 g) white couverture chocolate, chopped 1 cup (90 g) orange juice /, Zest of 2 oranges

FOR THE ECLAIRS 1 quantity choux paste

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Soak the gelatin in 1 tablespoon (12 g) water to soften . Bring half the cream to a boil, then add the gelatin . Gradually pour the cream over the chocolate and blend together. Add the remaining cream, then the orange Juice and zest Usean immersion blender to blend unt il perfectly smooth , then refrigerate for 12 hours in a pastry bag with a plain tip.

(SEE PAGE 318)

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FOR THE ECLAIRS The next day, make the eclairs as described on page 318 with the orange crumb dough and bake for 20 minutes at 360 °F (180°C) Dry for 15 minutes at 320° F (160 °C) Make the orange glaze and crispy wafer cook ies as described on page 319

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Heat ½ cup (120 g) water with the orange juice, then add the superfine sugar mixed w ith the agar. Boil for 2 minutes, then cool rapidly in the refrige rator When the gel is cold, mix w ith an immersion blender, being careful not to beat in any air. Add the poached oranges, finger limes, and orange supremes Mix together gent ly. Add the jasmine .

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING

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Make four holes in the bottom of each eclair wit h the point of a knife or other too l, then pipe in the ganache, then the gelatin to fill. Reheatthe glaze to 80°F (27°C) in a microwave, then give t he eclairs a first coat of glaze.Put into the freezer for s minutes, then give them another coat of glaze. Refrigerate for a few minutes. Just before serving, place a few jasmine petals in each wafer cookie and place three along the top of each eclair.

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING

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FOR THE WHIPPED GRAPEFRUIT GANACHE 1¼ teaspoons (4 g) gelatin powder 5 teaspoons (24 g) water 2¼ cups (530 g) whipping cream 5 ounces (144 g) white couverture chocolate, chopped ½ cup (120 g) grapefruit juice

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FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large (100 1½ tablespoons

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FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT SORBET 2 cups ( 500 g) grapefruit ¾ cup (50 g) superfine 1 teaspoon (5 g) glucose Zest of ½ grapefruit

juice sugar powder

The previo us day, mix t he fro mage bl anc an d grapefru it juice

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FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT

SORBET

Heat some of t he grape f ruit j uice w it h t he su perfin e suga r and glucose powder t o make a syrup. Refri gera t e ove rn ig ht t o make th e sorbe t

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½ cup

GRAPEFRUIT

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Put the gra pefrui t peel in a sauc epan Add t he grapef ru it j ui ce an d su perf ine suga r, th en si mm er fo r abo ut 15 minut es, unt il t he peels are juice sugar

FOR THE POACHEDGRAPEFRUIT 5 grapefruits 1¾ c ups plu s 2 tablespoon (175 g ) superfine sugar 1 cup (250 g) water

FOR THE FROMAGE BLANC MOUSSE

The next day, add t he rest of t he j uice and t he grapefruit zest and churn

FOR THE CANDIED GRAPEFRUIT PEELS (100 g ) strips of grapefruit peel made with a v egetable peeler 2 cups ( 500 g) grapefruit 1¾ cups (250 g) superfine

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g ) fresh mint almond paste 01 i Ve Oi 1 (40 g ) hone y crushed ice

FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT GRANITA 2 cups

( 500 g) grapefruit

juice

cr ushed ice, and¼ cup (so g) water.

FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT

GRANITA

Freeze t he grapefru it juice Grat e it with a fork to make a gra ni ta.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Chill th e serv in g pla tes in the freezer beforehan d so that t he gra n ita can be place d on it w itho ut melt in g Put a l ittl e pesto on the p lat e Sprin kl e some Timu t pepper ove r the sur f ace of the so rb et, th en

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING

scoo p u p a curl o f sorbe t and place on t op of t he pes t o. Ar ra nge

Timut pepper 40 pink g r apefruit supremes 40 pomelo s upreme s

few candied gr a pef r uit peels, and so me po ach ed g ra pefruit a rou nd

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FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS 1 quantity

(1 ¼ pounds / 590 g) (see page 312 )

sweet

dough

½ quantity

(5 ¼ ounces / 150 g) almond cream (see page 314) 0 . 1 ounces (5 g) fresh rosmary , chopped

FOR THE WHIPPED APRICOT GANACHE ¾ teaspoon (2 . 5 g) gelatin powder 2 ounces (60 g ) white cou verture chocolate chopped ½ cup (100 g) whipping cream ¼ cup (62 g) cocoa butter l' /, cups (330 g) apricot juice 1 /, cup (100 g) mas carpone cheese

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Red coating (100 g) coating mi xture ( see page 317) ¼ teaspoon (1 g) red food coloring 3 tablespoons (50 g) mirror glaze 1 /,

6 apricots

gel

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING

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SHELLS

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for 1 day.

FOR THE WHIPPED APRICOT

GANACHE

Soak the gelatin in 1 table spoo n (17 s g) cold water until it swells. Melt the chocolate and add the gelatin. Heat the cream, then pour it over the chocolate-gelat in mixture. Melt the cocoa butter, add it to the mixture, and use an immers ion blender to blend fo r 2 minutes

Fina lly, add th e apricot juice and mascarpone

Mix we ll using the

immersion blender and refrigerate for 12 hours.

FOR THE APRICOT

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Mix the apricot

cubes and the chopped rosemary into the

ap r icot gel , then transfer to 13/s-inch (3 5-cm)-diameter

silicone ha lf-dome mo lds

and freeze for 1 hour.

FOR THE EGG WASH Preheat the oven to 320°F {160°C) Blind bake the tart let shel ls for 20 minutes. Beat the egg yolks wi th the cream and brush the she ll s with the mixture oven fo r

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APRICOT

COMPOTE

Cut the apricots into cubes and put them in a vacuum-sealing bag. Add the lemon juice, honey, and rosemary and vacuum seal. Cook in a steam oven at 210°F(100°C) for 7 minutes or by placing the bag in a pot of simmering water.

FOR

ASSEMBLY

In the chilled bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a wh isk attachment, wh ip the apricot ganache, then transfer to 13/4-inch (4.5-cm)-diameterhalf-dome silicone molds. Insert the frozen apricot centers, cover with ganache, and freeze for 3 hours. Once completely frozen, unmold and sculpt into an apricot shape Heat the orange coating to 80°F (25°C) 1 then dip each apricot half to coat Defrost for 1 hour in the refrigerator

FOR

FINISHING

Make the orange and red coatings as described on page 317 Heat the orange coating to 100°F (40°C), then st ipp le the surface of each apricot by airbrushing the entire surface of the shaped fruit Heat the red coating to 100°F (40°C)and use a small brush to add li ttle red dots. Heat the mirror glaze to 100°F (40°C) and spray all over the shaped fruit to create a shiny, moist effect Add apricot compote to each tartlet on top of the almond cream. Top w ith a shaped apricot, then place the crumb dough around the edge. To finish , shape the chocolate to make uneven pieces. Roll them in the cocoa powder to make your stems. Arrange on top of the shaped apricot

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1½ tablespoons

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FOR THE ALMOND-ROSEMARYCREAM 1 quantity almond

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cream

2 apricot

(see

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for 10 minutes to brown.

FOR THE ALMOND-ROSEMARY CREAM

FOR THE APRICOT COMPOTE 28 apricots

(2¼ pounds/1

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packed

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butter

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custard

sugar

powder

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FOR THE APRICOT

FOR THE CRUMB DOUGH 1 cup

(2

¾ cup

(150

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plus

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unsalted

superfine

(3 00 g)

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sliced

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butter

sugar

2 tablespoons

flour

3 cups

EGG WASH

the baked tart she ll. Return the tart shel l to the oven

rosemary

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Cut the apricots into 3/s -inch (1-cm) cu bes. In a saucepa n, brown t he butter , t hen add the apricot cubes, tu rni ng to coat. Cover and let cook for 5 min ut es, stir rin g occasionally, until one-third of the ap ri cots have broken down. Add the brow n sugar and let dissolve for 30 seconds. Mix the custard powder with 2

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FOR ASSEIVIBLY AND FINISHING 18 fresh Mirabel le (6¼ ounces/180 g)

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minutes.

FOR THE PLUM PRESERVES Wash the plums , cut them in half , and remove the

plums

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white couverture chocolate , chopped ( 50 g) creme de peche liqueur

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 1¾ cups

FOR THE PEACH GEL CENTERS 2 small white peaches (8 ¾ ounces / 250 g) ½ teaspoon (2 g) ascorbic acid 2 teaspoons (10 g) lime juice 2½ teaspoons (10 g) superfine sugar 1 teaspoon (3 g) pectin NH 1 tablespoon (5 g) chopped fresh verbena 1 % cups (250 g) firm peach cubes (about 7 peaches) 2 teaspoons ( 10 g) creme de peche liqueur

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(100 g) egg yolks (25 g) whipping

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Ivory coating (300 g) coating (see page 317)

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White coating ¾ cup (200 g) coating mi x ture (see page 0 . 02 ounce (0.5 g) titanium dioxide

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SHELLS

The previous day , make the sweet dough for the tartlet page 312 and let dry in the refrigerator

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Soak t he gelatin in¼ cup (70 g) cold wate r until it swells. Mix the peach pulp w ith the ascorbic acid and strain through a conical sieve. Heat ½ cup (100 g) of the cream without

letting it boil , then remo ve from the heat and add the gelatin

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Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) Blind bake the tart let shells for 20 minutes. Beat the egg yolks w ith the cream and brush the shells with the mixture . Return to the oven for

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FOR THE ALMOND-VERBENA CREAM Make the almond cream as described on page 314 and use to fill the tartlet shells along w ith the chopped verbena. Bake for

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FOR THE PEACH PRESERVES Cut the peeled peaches into ¼-inch (5-mm)cubes. Cook 1¼ cups (200g) of the peaches in a dry skillet for abouts minutes, stir ring gently with a spoon, unt il t he peaches break down and some of the ir jui ce boi ls off. Combine the cooked peaches w ith the remaining peach cubes, the ascorbic acid, and creme de peche. Spread t his preserve over t he almond -verbena cream layer, filling t he tartlet shells to the top. Set aside

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Whip the peach ganache and transfe r to 1¾-inch (45-cm)-diameter silicone half-dome molds. Insert a peach gelatin center into each. Freeze for 3 hours, then sculpt into a peach shape. Prepare the coatings as described on page 3171 using t he different food colori ngs. Heat the ivory coating to 80°F (27°C) and use to coat t he ganache peaches, then thaw. Airbrush wi t h the red coat ing, then spray from a distance with a tiny amount of white coating to make a light veil. To finis h, blow the silver luster dust gently over the shaped peaches and place them on top of the tart lets. Apply a little collar of toasted almo nds around the edge. Shape t he chocola te to obtain uneven pieces and rol l them in t he cocoa powder Place these stems on top of the peaches

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FOR THE MASCARPONEALMONDCREAM ½ cup

(125

g)

whipping

cream ¾ cup (25 g) whole almonds ½ cup (125 g) mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons (25 g) superfine sugar 1 tablespoon (15 g) almond milk

FOR THE ALMONDPRALINE 1¾ cups (250 g) whole almonds 'I, cup (132 g) superfine sugar 2½ teaspoons (10 g) fleur de sel 1½ tablespoons (20 g) grape seed oi 1

FOR THE PEACH-OLIVE OIL VINAIGRETTE 1 teaspoon (3 g) gelatin powder 1 cup (250 g) peach juice 1 tablespoon (24 g) Beton honey 5 teaspoons (36 g) lemon juice ½ cup (120 g) Casanova olive oil

FOR FINISHING 30 1¾ 12 at

whole fresh almonds cups (300 g) milk yellow peaches. room temperature

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FOR THE MERINGUE BALLS Preheat the oven to 200°F(90°C) In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the egg w hites , then gradually add the superfine sugar. Whip for 2 minutes to set the meringue, then turn off the mixer and use a silicone spatula to gently fold in the confectioners'

sugar. Transfe r the meringue to a past ry bag fitted

with a ¾-inch (20-mm) plain round tip . Pipe six larg e meringue kisses onto a baking sheet lined wit h parchm ent paper . Dust with confectioners'

sugar

and put in th e oven. Bake for 1 hour , then take out the meringues and use a teaspoon to make a hole in the bottom of each. Return to the oven and let dry for 2 hours at the same temperature.

FOR THE MASCARPONE-ALMOND CREAM Heat one-third of the whipping

cream , t hen add th e w ho le almonds. Blend

with an immersion blender , t hen strain t hough a conical sieve. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes . Transfer to an electric stand mi xe r fitted with a whisk attachment , add the rest of the whi pping cream, the mascar pone , superfine suga r, and almond milk , then w hip . Refr ige rate for 2 hours.

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it should have

the feel of a praline .

FOR THE PEACH-OLIVE VINAIGRETTE

OIL

Soak the gelat in in 4 teaspoons (21 g) cold water until it swells . Gently heat the peach juice , then remove from the heat and add the gelatin, honey, and lemo n juice. Use an immersion blende r to emulsify w hi le adding th e oil as if making a v ina igrette.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Shell the f resh almonds , cut them in half , and soak in the milk for 1 hour . Cut the room-temperature

peac hes into w edges. Gently w hip the cold mascarpone-

almond cream and transfer to a pastry bag. Fil l the hole in the meringues wi t h mascarpone-almond

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In the cent er of each plate , pour out a little peach v inai gre tte and arrange the yellow peach wedges around it in a fan sha pe Place t he fi ll ed meringue in the middle , then garnish with the milk y almon ds.

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FOR THE PUFF PASTRY DOUGH Make t he puff pastry dough using the amounts listed here, turning it six times as described on page 313 Use a rol ling pin to roll the dough to a thickness of 1/1 6 inch (2 mm), t hen cut out a rectangle the same size as your cake pan FOR THE CARDAMOM SYRUP Boil the superf ine sugar wit h 2 cups (500 g) water, the orange and lemon zests, and cardamom. FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Preheat t he oven to 360°F {180°C) Peel the quinces and use a mandoline to cut them into ribbons Line the cake pan with parchment paper, th en pour t he syrup over the bottom . Lay a ribbon of quince on top, then brush the ribbon with t he syrup. Repeat this process, layering in all the quince ribbons. Bake between two baking trays (so tha t he mold stays closed) for about 1 hour 30 minutes. After baking, place t he puff past ry rectangle on top of the qui nces and return to the oven for about 30 minutes, unti l th e pastry begins to brow n. Let stand for 30 minutes, t hen remove from t he pan Brush light ly with oi l.

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FOR THE GRANNY SMITH COMPOTE Peel the apples and cut them into 1/s-inch (3-mm) dice. Set aside 2 cups (250 g), then put the rest into a vacuum-sealing bag w ith the lemon juice. Cook for 13 minutes in a steam oven at 210°F (100°C)or in a pot of boiling water. Mix the compote wi th t he ascorbic acid and reserved apple cubes. Transfer to a pastry bag and pipe over the baked almond cream layer, fi lling the tart let shells to the top.

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FOR THE APPLE-GREEN

GLAZE

Soak t he gelatin in½ cup (120 g) co ld wate r unt il it swe lls. Heat 2/3 cu p (150 g) wate r, t he superf in e suga r, glucose syr up, and food co lo ri ngs to 250°F (120°C).Add the sweetened condensed milk and let cool t o 110°F (45°C).Melt the chocolate and add along wit h the gelatin. Finally, add the vani lla pow der, mix w ith an im mersio n blender, and strain the mixture through a conica l sieve.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING In an electr ic stand mixe r fitted with a w h isk attachme nt, whip t he co ld apple ganache, then transfer to 1¾-inch (4 5-cm)-diame t er silicone hal f-dome molds Insert a frozen apple -dil l center into each and freeze for 3 ho urs, t hen sculpt into an app le shape, using a vegetab le pee ler to make a gentle inden t at ion in each. Make t he coat ing as described on page 317, add ing the vanil la powde r along with t he fo od color ings. Heat the apple green coating t o 100°F (40°() and t he glaze to 85°F (30°(),

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FOR THE BLOOD-RED GLAZE

FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS 1 quantity

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sweet

dough

FOR THE PINK APPLE GANACHE powder (12 g) gelatin 3¾ teaspoons water ¼ cup (58 g) soaking cream 1¼ cups (280 g) whipping chocolate (80 g) white couverture 2¾ ounces ¼ cup ( 60 g) apple juice 2 drops rose extract

FOR THE APPLE-ROSE CENTERS g) apple gelatin (10 ounces/280 (see page 315) (28 g) crystal 1 ized rose petals 2 tablespoons 2½ cups (280 g) apple cubes ¾ quantity

FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large 1½ tablespoons

(100 g) egg yolks cream (25 g) whipping

FOR THE ALMOND-APPLE CREAM ½ quantity

(4¼ ounces / 150 g) almond (see page 314) 1 Royal Gala apple

cream

gelatin (20 g) fish 2 tablespoons water ½ cup (120 g) soaking '/, cup (150 g) water sugar 1½ cups (300 g) superfine syrup 1½ cups (300 g) glucose red food coloring (8 g) strawberry 1½ teaspoons milk condensed ½ cup (175 g) sweetened (320 g) white couverture 11¼ ounces chopped chocolate, powder (2 g ) vanilla ¾ teaspoon 0 . 02 ounce (0.5 g) gold flakes

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Red coating mix ture 1¾ cups (300 g) coating (see page 317) ½ tea s poon (2 g) PCB red food coloring powder (3 g) vanilla 1 teaspoon almonds chopped toasted 1 cup ( 100 g) finely (see page 317) stems (see page 317) 10 chocolate

Make the candy apple tartlets following the same procedure as for the Apple- Dill Tartlets (page n6) , adapt ing it to use the ingre di ents list ed here

FOR THE GALA APPLE COMPOTE g) 1 large Royal Gala apple (8¾ ounces/250 (70 g) lemon juice 2½ tablespoons acid (5 g) ascorbic l ¾ teaspoons (20 g) crystal 1 i zed rose petals 2 tablespoons

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sweet

dough

FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large (100 1½ tablespoons

g)

egg yolks (25 g) whipping

cream

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 8 Royal Gala 7 tablespoons

apples, unpeeled (100 g) unsalted

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Make the almond cream as described on page 314 Transfer to a pastry bag and pipe a layer of cream into the tart shell. Bake for 10 minutes.

FOR THE APPLE butter

COMPOTE

Peel the apples and cut t hem into small 1/s-inch (3-mm) dice. Add the lemon juice and t ransfer to a vacuumsealing bag. Cook for 13 minutes in a steam oven at 210°F(100°C)or in a pot of boiling wate r. Spread a thin layer of this compote over th e baked almond cream layer.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Quarter and core the apples, keeping¾ inch (2 cm) on each side, then use an adjustable-blade slicer or mando line to cut t hin slices 1/32 inch (1 mm) thick , all th e same shape and size. Arrange them flat into a spiral on the ta rt, like a snail shell, beginning f rom the outside and spiraling towar d the center. Melt the butter and brush it over the tart Bake for 6 minutes at 350°F(175°C)

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FOR THE PINEAPPLEAVOCADOPRESERVES About ½ Victoria pineapple (1 pound 2 ounces/500 g) 2½ organic avocados (1 pound 2 ounces/500 g) ¼ cup (50 g) pineapple juice

FOR THE PINEAPPLE- OLIVE

OIL DRESSING 3 sheets (6.4 g powdered) gelatin 2¼ cups (540 g) pineapple juice 2¼ tablespoons (48 g) Beton honey or lavender honey 2½ tablespoons (36 g) lemon juice 1 cup (240 g) olive oil

FOR THE PINEAPPLE-LIME

SORBET

Use a juicer to extract 2½ cups (600 g) juice from the pineapple. In a saucepan, heat ½ cup (100 g) of the juice , 2/3 cup (140 g) water, the lime juice, and glucose powder. Once the mixture reaches 100°F(40°C),add the superfine sugar and super neutrose Continue to heat to 185°F(85°C) Refrigerate fo r about 2 hours. Add the rest of the fresh pineapple juice and mix. Churn to make the sorbet, transfer to a cold pan, and freeze.

FOR

THE

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Cut the pineapple and avocado into small cubes. Mix with the pineapple juice and refrigerate until serving.

FOR THE PINEAPPLE-OLIVE DRESSING

OIL

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with shredded cocon ut ju st before tearing int o pieces

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dry

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sugar, and butter for at least

10 minutes. Add the custard powder , then the eggs, one by one. Fina lly, add the banana juice and rum . Transfer to a pastry bag without a tip .

(160

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Place the 4¾-inch (12-cm) dough disks on a bak ing sheet and use a brush

toasted

almonds , ground

to apply the beaten egg yolk around the edge. Pipe a 3¼-ounce (go-g)

1¼ cups

circle of almond-banana

(150

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confectioners' ½ cup

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FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS 1 quantity (1¼ pounds/590 g) sweet dough (see page 312)

FOR THE WHIPPED PASSION FRUIT GANACHE 1¼ teaspoons (4 g) gelatin powder 2¼ cups (530 g) whipping cream 5 ounces (144 g) white couverture chocolate, chopped 1½ passion fruits (4¼ ounces/120 g)

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FOR THE ECLAIRS (SEE PAGE 318) 1 quantity (14 ounces / 400 g) chou x paste Yello w c rumb dough 1 quantit y (12¾ ounces / 350 g) crumb dough 1 teaspoon ( 5 g) fat-soluble food coloring 0 . 04 o un c e (1 g) titanium di ox ide Yellow gla ze 1¼ cups ( 300 g) starch glaz e (see page 319) 2 tea s poons (10 g) yellow food coloring Crispy wafer cookies ( see pag e 319 ) '/, quan t ity ( 14 ounces / 400 g) wafer cookie dough 1 quantity (1¾ ounces / 50 g) crystallized ginger ( see belo w)

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The prev ious day, soak t he ge lati n in 4 teaspoons (18 g) water t o hy dr ate Bring hal f the cream to a boi l, then add t he gelatin Gradual ly pour the cream ove r t he chocolate and blend t ogeth er. Add the remaining cream, t hen the passion fruit pulp and ginger. Use an immersion blender to blen d until perfectly smooth, then refrigerate for 12 hours in a pastry bag with a plain tip

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The next day, ma ke t he ecla ir s as descr ibed on page 318 wit h t he ye ll ow cru mb do ugh and bake fo r 20 min ut es at 360°F (180°C).Dry fo r 15 minut es at 320°F (160°C) Also make t he yel low starch glaze an d coo kie ball s as described on page 319

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Ma ke fou r small ho les in the bo tt om of each eclai r; f ill w ith ganac he and p reserves. Reheat t he w h ite glaze t o 80°F (27°C) in a mic row ave,

FOR THE PASSION FRUITGINGER PRESERVES ¾ cup ( 180 g ) lemon j u ice 2½ tablespoons (30 g ) sup e rfine sugar 1½ teaspoons (4 g) agar powder 1 cup (170 g) passion fruit pulp 1 quantity (1¾ ounces / 50 g) crystal 1 i zed ginger (see above )

the n glaze the eclai rs. Refrigerate for 5 minu tes . Apply anot her coat of glaze an d ref rigerate for ano t her few mi nutes . Place a few litt le pieces of crystal lized gin ger in each wafer cookie ball and place t h ree alo ng the t op of each eclai r.

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FOR THE LYCHEE CREAM Combine the cream w ith the mascarpone, superfine sugar, and lychee extract Use an immersion blender to blend. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

FOR THE ALMOND CREAM Preheat the oven to 340°F(170°C).Make the almond cream as described on page 314, adding the rum. Transfer to a pastry bag and ref rigerate fo r 30 minutes . Fill the puff pastry shells with a thin layer of almond cream, then bake for 5 minutes. I-

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FOR THE LYCHEE GEL pulp 1¾ cups (300 g) lychee 1 c up (80 g) lemon juice /, sugar (25 g) superfine 2 tablespoons (10 g) agar powder 3¾ teaspoons

FOR THE LEMON CAKE 2½ cups (255 g) ground almonds brown sugar 1 cup (225 g) packed light (330 g) egg whites 10 large (105 g) egg yolks 6 large cream ¾ cup (60 g) whipping sugar ¼ cup (4 5 g) superfine (1 g) sa lt ¼ teaspoon butter g ) unsalted 1 cup (2 sticks/210 (105 g) ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose powder (6 g) baking 1½ teaspoons Zest of 2 lemons

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FOR THE SHORTBREAD PASTRY (20 g) egg yolk 1 extra-large (55 g) egg 1 extra-large paste (5 g) vanilla 1 teaspoon 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoon s butter, (3¼ st icks /375 g) unsalted at room temperature flour 2 1/, cups (280 g) pastry (140 g) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted sugar, confectioners' 1 cup ( 100 g) ground almonds (200 g) ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons

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FOR THE LYCHEE GEL The next day, heat the lychee pulp and lemon juice with ½ cup (127 g) water, then add the superfine sugar mixed with the agar. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then use an immersion blender to blend.

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and mix it with the t it anium dioxide . Temper as described on page 317, t hen spread onto a Rhodo'i'd ace tate sheet. Let set a lit t le, t hen use a kn if e to cut int o irr egula r triangles . Turn the acetate sheet over onto a sheet of parchment

paper , then place a heavy, flat baking sheet on top to prevent it from wa rping . Refrigerate for 10 minutes , then remove the triang les, breaking them apart. Freeze a few t riangles for 1 minute, then sprinkle with the silver luster dust. Leave the others w hite . Make the titanium w hite spray mixture as described on page 317 Un mold the assemblies and spray them with an airb ru sh. Arrange t he pieces of titan ium white and silver choco late on top. Freeze for 30 m inutes.

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FOR THE PASSION FRUIT SHERBET 1¼ cups (250 g) superfine sugar ½ cup (100 g) glucose powder 1 tablespoon (15 g) super neutrose 2 cups (500 g) milk 2 cups (500 g) passion fruit puree seeds of 6 passion fruit

FOR THE RAVIOLI DOUGH 2' /, cups (300 g) cake flour 14 large (235 g) egg yolks 1¼ cups (50 g) cilantro leaves

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FOR THE KIRSCH PASTRY CREAM (SEE PAGE 314)

PEPPER

4½ cups (1 liter) raw milk 2 tablespoons (10 g) Espelette pepper ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar 1½ tablespoons (20 g) superfine sugar % cup (160 g) creme fra,che

FOR THE MORELLO CHERRY JUICE AND MARINADE 6½ cups

(2¾ pounds/1 kg) frozen Morel lo cherries 1 cup (200 g) superfine sugar

FOR THE BEET PAPER

1½ teaspoons (5 g) gelatin powder 1¾ cups (300 g) milk 2½ tablespoons (40 g) whipping cream 2 vanilla beans 3½ large (60 g) egg yolks (¾ cup) 1/, cup (60 g) superfine sugar 2½ teaspoons (15 g) custard powder 2 tablespoons (15 g) all-purpose flour 1½ tablespoons (20 g) cocoa butter 3 tablespoons (40 g) unsalted butter 1½ tablespoons (20 g) mascarpone cheese 2½ tablespoons (35 g) kirsch

6 red beets (1 pound 2 ounces/500 g) 3¾ l arge (125 g) egg whites (½ cup)

FOR THE CHERRY PRESERVES 3'/, cups (500 g ) Burlat cherries ½ cup (100 g) superfine sugar 3½ tablespoons (50 g) lemon juice ¾ teaspoon (1 g) ascorbic acid 3½ teaspoons (10 g) pectin NH

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FOR THE MORELLO CHERRY JUICE AND MARINADE Defrost the Morello cherries and put them in a pan or on a baking sheet, mix with the superfine sugar, and cover w ith oven-safe plastic wrap Cook for 12 hours at 200°F(95°C) The next day, put the cherry-sugar mixture into a perforated pan, cover w ith a cloth, and collect only the clear juice

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FOR THE BREAD CHIPS Remove the bread from the freezer a few minutes before use. Cut into thin slices using a deli slicer set at a thickness of lower than 2 or using an adjustable-blade slicer or mandoline. Place the bread chips on a lightly greased baguette baking mold, then dry in the oven at 175°F{80°C)for at least 2 hours.

FOR THE CANDIED ALMONDS Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C)Cut the almonds in half, then dry in the oven for 15 minutes. Heat 1½ tablespoons (20 g) water and the superfine sugar to 250°F(120°C), then pour over the hot almonds Candy without letting them caramelize. Coarsely chop some of the candied almonds for finishing.

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Make the pastry cream as described on page 314, adj ust ing t he amoun ts to fit t his recipe Refr igerate for 30 minut es, t hen add t he kirsch and whip

FOR THE CHERRY PRESERVES Pit t he cherries and cut into eight hs. Cook th em over low heat with 1/3 cup (So g) of t he sugar, t he lemon juice , and ascorbic acid. Reduce over low heat for about 10 minutes. Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons (20 g) sugar mixed w it h t he pectin and boil for 1 minut e before removing from the heat

FOR THE TARRAGON PESTO Put th e ta rragon, almond paste, honey, and yuzu ju ice in a powerf ul blender. Add a lit t le ice to preserve t he chlorophyll and blend unt il a smoot h paste forms. Whisk wi t h t he oi l as if making a vi naigrette

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FOR THE STRAWBERRY JUICE (SEE PAGE 315) 3½ c up s (500 g) f r o zen s tr awbe rrie s 1½ t a bles poons (20 g) s ugar s uperfine

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SORBET STRAWBERRY FOR THE Mix the whole strawberries with the sugar and let stand in a warm place overnight The next day, use an immersio n blender to blend. Churn to make t he sorbet TUILES MERINGUE FOR THE Preheat the oven to 160°F (70°C). Make a French meringue as described on page 314 Using a spatula, make 1 by 8-inch (3 by 20-cm) strips with the mering ue mixt ure on a sheet of parchment paper. If necessary, t rim t he ends of the strips with the point of a knife or a toothpick. Dust lightly with strawberry powder Bake for 1 to 2 hours, until dry

FOR THE STRAWBERRY PRESERVES Strain t he st rawberry juice and cook 2/3 cup (150 g) in a saucepan w ith the superfine sugar to 240°F (115°C),the n add the froze n and f resh strawberries . Combine the glucose, pectin, and tartaric acid. When the strawberries start to release their juices and the mixture is warm, mix in t he glucose mi)(ture and cook to 220°F (104°C) Cool rapid ly by pouri ng the mixtu re into a w ide shallow pan or dish.

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JELLY FOR THE STRAWBERRY juice (300 g) strawberry (see page 315) sugar (12. 5 g) superfine 1 tablespoon NH (6 g) pectin 2 teaspoons 1¼ cups

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AND FINISHING FOR ASSEMBLY 1¼ cups 2 teaspoons

Red coating mixture (300 g) coating (see page 317) food (12 g) red fat-soluble coloring

Red 1¼ cups (300 g) neutral (20 4 teaspoons water-soluble ¾ ounce (10 g) Sesame

glaze (see page glaze g) strawberry-red food coloring dio x ide titanium seeds

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(400

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BASIL GANACHE FOR THE Soak the gelatin in 2 tablespoons (25 g) cold water to soften . Heat 1/3 cup (85 g) of the cream with the basil witho ut bringing to a boil, then add the gelatin. Pour over the chopped chocolate, blending them together, then add the remaining cold cream and the Espelette pepper Use an immersion blender to blend. Refrigerate for 12 hours.

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FOR THE STRAWBERRY COMPOTE Coarsely crush the strawberries w ith an electric mixer and let drain in a conical sieve. Use an immersion blender to blend them into the strawberry gelatin, then add th e basil. Transfer the mixture to 1¼-inch (3 5-cm)-diameter silico ne half-dome molds and freeze for 1 hour.

FOR THE ALMOND-STRAWBERRY CREAM Make the almond cream as described on page 314 Fill the tartlet shells, then arrange the strawberry slices on top . Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, then let cool

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING In the chilled bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whip attachment, whip the basi I ganache, th en transfer to 1¾-i nch (4 s-cm)-d iameter si I ico ne half-dome molds. Insert a strawberry compote center, then smooth and freeze for 3 hours. Once frozen, add a little ganache on top and sculpt into a st rawberry shape. Make the red coating as described on page 317 and the red glaze as described on page 317, then dip the strawberry shapes into first th e red coating, then the red glaze Arrange th e sesame seeds to resemble strawberry seeds, and place the scu lpt ed st rawberr ies on top of the tartlets.

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sweet

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FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large (100 1½ tablespoons

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egg yolks (25 g) whipping

cream

FOR THE EGG WASH

FOR THE ALMOND-STRAWBERRYCREAM 1 quantity (10½ ounces/300 (see page 314) 1 cup (50 g) finely sliced /,

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almond

cream

Beat the egg yo lks with the cream. Brush a thin layer of the mixture over the prebaked tart shell, then return to the oven for 10 minutes, unt il golden.

strawberries

FOR THE STRAWBERRY PRESERVES 1 tablespoon (15 g) strawberry juice (see page 315) 2½ tablespoons (30 g) superfine sugar 1 cup (150 g) ripe Ciflorette strawberries. hulled 2 teaspoons (10 g) glucose powder 2 teaspoons (6 g) pectin NH 1 teaspoon (6 g) tartaric acid

FOR THE PASTRY CREAM l¼ cups (300 g) milk 2½ teaspoons (35 g) whipping cream 1 vanilla bean 3½ large (60 g) egg yolks (¼ cup) 3 tablespoons (35 g) superfine sugar 1 tablespoon (18 g) custard powder 2½ tablespoons (18 g) all-purpose flour 1½ tablespoons (20 g) cocoa butter 5 teaspoons (16 g) gelatin powder 1 cup (72 g) water /, 2¾ tablespoons (40 g) unsalted butter 1½ tablespoons (20 g) mascarpone cheese

FOR THE BASIL

The previous day, make the sweet dough for the tart shell as described on page 312 Let dry in the refrigerator for 1 day The next day, bake blind for 25 minutes at 320°F (160°C)

PESTO

4 cups (125 g) fresh basi 1 1 tablespoon (15 g) almond paste 1 cup (75 g) olive oi 1 /, 1½ tablespoons (20 g) honey 1 tablespoon (14 g) yuzu juice A little ice

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 1¼ cups ( 180 g) fresh strawberries 2 teaspoons (10 g) olive oi 1

FOR THE ALMOND-STRAWBERRY CREAM Make the almond cream as described on page 314 Fill the tart shell with the mixture, then arrange the strawberry slices on top. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then let cool.

FOR THE STRAWBERRY PRESERVES In a saucepan,heat the strawberry ju ice and the superfine sugar to 240°F(ns°C), then add the who le strawberr ies When they start to release their juices and the mixture is warm, stir in the glucose mixed w ith the pectin and tartaric acid. Heat the mixture to 220°F (104°C),then pour into a shallow pan to cool rapidly and refri gerate.

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FOR THE BASIL

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Using a powerful blender, combine t he basil, almond paste, oil, honey, and yuzu juice, adding a litt le ice to preserve the chlorophyll.

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Once the tart shell is cooked and has cooled, fill wit h the pastry cream then the strawberry preserves. Marble with the pesto. Cut the fresh strawber ries into thin slices and combine gent ly with the oil in a large bowl. Arrange the strawberry slices on top of the tart Serve at room tern peratu re

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FOR THE VANILLA

FOR

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FOR THE STRAWBERRY PRESERVES The next day, in a saucepan, heat the st rawber ry juice and sugar to 240°F (115°C),then add the frozen strawberries and w ho le Cif lorette strawberries. When they start to release t heir juices and the mixture is warm, stir in t he glucose powder mixed wi th the pectin and tartaric acid. Heat the mixture to 220°F (104°C), then pour into a pan to cool rapidly and ref rige rate.

FOR THE LADYFINGER Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°() In an electric stand mixer with a wh isk attachment,

8 large (140 g) egg yolks 6 1/, large (210 g) egg whites (¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons) 1 cup (185 g) superfine sugar 1½ cups (185 g) flour , sifted Confectioners· sugar

beat the egg yo lks and set aside. Next, whip

t he egg whites to form soft peaks, add the superfine suga r, and beat until stiff . Using a silicone spatula, fold the whipped yolks and whites together, then fold in the sifted flour. Use the mixture to fill a pastry bag fitted w ith a no . 18 plain tip Pipe a 5½-inc h (14-cm)-diameter ring on a pan covered with parchment paper, then fill the ring with the mixture . Dust wi t h the confectioners'

FOR THE RED SPRAY 1 cup (200 g) spray mixture page 317) 4 teaspoons (20 g) red fatsoluble food coloring

MOUSSE

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'/, cup (75 g) strawberry juice (see page 315) ¾ cup (150 g) superfine sugar l'/, cups (250 g) frozen strawberries 1½ cups (250 g) ripe Ci florette strawberries, hulled ¼ cup (50 g) glucose powder 1 teaspoon (3 g) pectin NH ½ teaspoons (3 g) tartaric acid

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Hull and halve t he strawber r ies. In the chille d bowl of an electric sta nd mixer fitted

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 2 cups (300 g) fresh Ci florette strawberries, plus one for garnish Zest of 1 lime 3½ tablespoons (50 g) neu tral glaze (see page 317) Gold leaf

TIP Be careful not to freeze the frai sier cake for too long. Only the vanilla mousse can be frozen , not the strawberries .

sugar,

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with a whisk attachment,

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mousse. Line the inside of a 6-inch (16-cm)-d iameter by 15-inch (45-cm)-deep cake r ing wit h a Rhodold acetate strip. Place the ladyfinger disk at the bottom of the ring, then pipe the whipped van ill a mousse around the edge. Spread t he strawberry

preserves

over the ladyfinger disk, then arrange the halved strawberr ies in th e middle , leav in g 3/ s inch (1 cm) of mousse around t he edge. Usin g a Mi crop lane, zest the lim e over the st rawberries. Cover with van ill a mousse and use a spatula to spread. Freeze for 20 minutes. Gently remove the fraisier cake from t he ring, then sha pe the edges by hand unt il we ll def in ed . Make the red spray (see page 317) and airbrush t he cake. Airbrush a thin layer of warm neutral glaze and decorate wit h a fresh strawberry and the gold leaf.

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sweet

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The previous day, make the sweet dough for the tar t shell as described on page 312 Let dry in the refrigerator for 1 day.

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cream

FOR THE EGG WASH

FOR THE ALMOND-RASPBERRY CREAM 1 quantity (10 ½ ounces/300 (see page 314) 2 teaspoons (9 g) rum 1 cup (40 g) raspberries /, 2 tablespoons (30 g) olive

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Fill the tart shell with the cream, then place the fresh raspbe rries on top. Bake for 10 minutes , then drizzle the oil over t he tart and let cool.

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Make the pastry cream as de scr ibed on page 314, adjusting the amounts to f it this recipe, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Fill the tart shell with the chilled pastr y cream on top of the almond-raspberry

cream layer

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Make the raspberry seed mixture

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING ¼ quantity (3½ ounces/100 g) raspberry mixture (see page 315) 1½ cups (180 g) fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

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½ cup (1 stick 100 g) unsalted butter 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour ½ cup (125 g) packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon (5 g) red fat-soluble food coloring

FOR THE RASPBERRY PASTRY CREAM 2 teaspoons (6 g) gelatin powder (90 g) egg yolks ( '/, cup) 5 'I, large ½ cup (90 g) superfine sugar 1½ tablespoons (25 g) custard powder 3½ tablespoons (25 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 g) raspberry juice (see page 315) 2 tablespoons (30 g) cocoa butter '/, cup plus 1 tablespoon (90 g) Casanova olive oil

FOR THE THYME PESTO 2 cups (100 g) fresh thyme 2 tablespoons (30 g) olive oil 3/a teaspoon (2 g) fine salt ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper 4 teaspoons (20 g) lemon juice

FOR THE THYME SUGAR 2½ cups (500 g) isomalt 1 cup (50 g) fresh thyme

FOR THE CREAM PUFFS 1 quantity

(14 ounces/400 g) (see page 312)

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FOR THE RASPBERRY

PASTRY CREAM

Soak the gelatin in 3 tablespoons (42 g) cold water to soften. Whisk the egg yolks with the superfine sugar, custard powder, and flour until pale. Bring the raspberry juice to a boil and pour over the egg yolk mixture, then return to the saucepan and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cocoa butter and gelatin . Use an immersion blender to mix, then an electric stand mixer fitted with a flat beater attachment to smooth the mixture. Add the oil . Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

FOR THE THYME PESTO Put the thyme, oil, fine salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a deep bowl, then use an immersion blender to mix. Transfer to a vacuum-sealed pastry bag and set aside.

FOR THE THYME SUGAR In a saucepan, heat the isomalt to 340°F (170°C), then add the thyme. Removefrom the heat and dip the cream puffs in the mixture to glaze Place in 1-inch (25-cm)-diameter silicone half-dome molds for a few minutes for the sugar to harden, then unmold

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Top the pastry layer with the raspberry pastry cream and dot the thyme pesto over the top . Pipe a dot of the pesto on the cream puffs, then use a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip to pipe the raspberry pastry cream into the cream puffs. Place the cream puffs around the edge of the cream and cover with the raspberries. In an electric stand mixer fitted w ith a whisk attachment, whip the raspberry wh ipped cream, then use it to fill a pastry bag with a no. 20 Saint-Honore tip. Pipe the whipped cream over the raspberries, then finish by placing a last cream puff on top.

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FOR THE RASPBERRY SEED MIXTURE

for 2 hours. Repeat two times , using the same chilling

1¾ cups (250 g) frozen raspberries ¾ cup (150 g) superfine sugar 1¾ teaspoons (5 g) pectin NH 2 teaspoons (10 g) lemon juice ¾ teaspoon (2 g) gelatin powder

time between each, unt il the dough has been turned three times, then refrigerate for 1 hour. Finally , roll to a thickness of¼

inch (3 s mm) and cut ten 2½ bys-inch

(6 by 12-cm) rectangles. Cut each rectangle into three ¾ inch by 3½-inc h (2 by g-cm) strips, then braid them

and curl into balls by hand. Put each ball into a 3-inch (8-cm)-diameter cake ring on a baking sheet, then let rise for 30 min utes in a warm place. Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C) When the brioches have risen, bake for 20 minutes, until golden.

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seed mixture

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FOR THE HONEY MOUSSE powder (6 g) gelatin 2 teaspoons cream 3¼ cups (775 g) whipping (172 g) white couverture 6 ounces chopped 1 cup (140 g) Beton honey /,

chocolate,

FOR THE RASPBERRY SPONGE CAKE (50 g) Lubeca almond paste 2½ tablespoons cream (25 g) whipping l ½ tablespoons (100 g) eggs 2 large sugar ½ cup (100 g) superfine ¾ cup (100 g) cake flour whipped cream (see 1 cup (125 g) vanilla page 314) raspberries l' /, cups (200 g) fresh

FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING ra spber ries 2½ cups (300 g) fresh g) raspberry (5¼ ounces/150 ½ quantity (see page 315) mixture thyme Ground dried

seed

Red spray (se e page 317) 1 cup (200 g) spray mixture fat-soluble (20 g) raspberry-red 4 teaspoons food coloring page glaze(see (50 g) neutral 3½ tablespoons 317)

The previous day, soak the gelatin in 3 tablespoons (42g) cold water to soften Heat one-third of the whipping cream,then add the gelatin and pour over the chocolate. Passthrough a conical sieve,then add the honey.Add the remaining cold cream and use an immersion blender to blend together. Refrigerate for 12 hours.

FOR THE RASPBERRY SPONGE CAKES The next day, preheat the oven to 360°F {180°C) Combine the almond paste and cream unti l smoot h, then stir in the eggs and superfine sugar. Use a wire whisk to beat to ribbon consistency, then sprinkle in the flour and fold in the whipped cream using a silicone spatula Place a 6½-inch (16-cm)-diameter by 2½-inch {6-cm)-deep greased cake ring on a baking sheet covered with a sheet of parchment paper. Pour the batter into the cake ring, place the raspberries on top, then bake for about 25 minutes.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING In the chilled bow l of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the honey mousse,then transfer to a past ry bag.Cut the fresh raspberries in half Line the inside of a 6½-inch (16-cm)-diameterby 1¾-inch (44-cm)-deep cake ring w ith a Rhodo1dacetate st rip. Place the sponge cake in the bottom of the cake ring, t hen pipe the honey moussearound the edge and use a spatula to remove any air bubbles.Spreadthe raspberry seed mixture (see page 315) over the cake, then cover with as many raspberry halves as possible Lightly dust with ground thyme, then cover the raspberries with the honey mousse.Usea spatu la to smooth, then freeze for 20 minutes. Gently remove from the cake ring and shape the edge by hand until even. Using a pastry bag fitted with a no. 20 Saint-Honore tip, cover the whole surface with honey mousse.Return to the freezer for 30 minutes. Make the red spray mixture as described on page 317, heat to 95°F(35°C),then airbrush the framboisier cake. Create a glossy effect on the framboisier cake by airbrushing with the neutral glaze, also at 95°F(35°C)

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 2 cups

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fresh

red

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FOR THE BRIOCHE The previous day, in an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment , knead the flour , salt, superfine sugar, yeast, vanilla extract, vanilla powder, and eggs for s minutes on speed 1, then change to speed 2. When the dough begins to come away from the sides of the bowl , add the vanilla butter in three batches. Knead until the dough begins to come away from the sides again , then transfer to a greased mixing bow l. Let the dough rise for 1 hour 30 minutes at room t empera t ure. Roll out , then refrigerate for 12 hours. The next day, put 10½ ounces (300 g) of the brioche dough into a loaf pan and place in a turned -off oven with a saucepanof boi Ii ng water, or on top of a radiator, for 30 minutes. Removefrom the oven and preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C) Brush w ith the beaten egg, then bake for 45 minutes FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE Heat the cream, split the vanilla beans, scrape out the seeds, and add both the seeds and pods to the cream to infuse fo r 15 minutes. In another saucepan, make a dry caramel w ith the superfine sugar, then pour over the infused cream. Boil for 2 minutes, then pass th rough a conical sieve. FOR

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FOR THE FIG LEAF SYRUP 1½ tablespoons 6 fig

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FOR THE POACHED FIGS (25 g) unsalted butter 8 Sallies figs 3 tablespoons (40 g) lavender honey 1 vanilla bean , split and scraped

½ quantity

(5 ¼ ounces/150 g) almond (see page 314) 2 teaspoons (9 g) rum 10 large slices fresh figs

cream

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LEAF SYRUP

The previo us day, in a saucepan, bo il¾ cu p plus 2 tablespoons (200 g) water w it h the honey. Add t he f ig leaves and let infuse for 20 min ut es. Pass t hrough a co ni cal sieve.

FOR THE POACHED FIGS In a skil let, melt t he butter, then add the who le figs . St ir t o coat t he f igs wit h the but t er, ad d the honey and vanilla bean seeds, cook for a few minutes, then add the fig leaf syrup. Heat fo r ano th er few min utes, unt il the figs are slightly soft Transfe r to an ai rtig ht conta ine r w it h t he cook ing liqu id and let mace rate fo r 24 hou rs at room t emp eratu re.

FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS Make t he swee t do ugh for the t artlet shells as described on page 312 and let dry in t he refrigera t o r fo r 1 day I-

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FIG

LEAF GANACHE

Soak the gelat in in 4 teaspoo ns (21 g) col d wate r to soften. Heat one-third of the cream wit h t he chopped fig leaves, t hen let inf use for 20 minutes . Pass thro ugh a conica l sieve an d meas ur e. Add cream to o bta in a total of 11/3 cups (310 g) and heat Pour the hot cream over the choco lat e, t hen ad d the ge lat in. Use an imme rsion blen der to ble nd . Refr igerat e for 12 hours.

FOR THE FIG

CENTERS

The next day, drain t he poached f igs an d set aside th e syr u p for mak ing the f ig pr eserves. Coarsely cho p the poached fi gs and fres h f igs. Mix together and po ur into 1¼-in ch (35 -cm)-dia meter silicone half- do me molds. Freeze fo r 1 hour.

FOR THE EGG WASH Preheat t he oven to 320°F (160°C) Bli nd bake t he tart let shel ls fo r 20 minutes Beat t he egg yo lks with the cream and br ush the shells w ith t he mix t ure. Retu rn t o t he oven fo r

s min ut es

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FOR THE ALMOND-FIG

CREAM

Make the almond cream as described on page 314 and use to fill the tartlet shel ls. Bake for 5 minutes , then let cool. Place a slice of fresh fig on top of each tart let and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool .

FOR THE FIG

PRESERVES

Cut 10 f igs into quarters , then cut each qua rter in t w o. Cut the remain ing figs into small cubes . In a saucepan , heat 1/3 cup (75 g) of the reser v ed fig leaf -

infused

syrup and the sugar to 240°F (115°C) Add the fig eighths and cook over lo w heat When the fru it starts to ste w, let cool slight ly, then add the glucose mixed with the pectin and tartaric acid . Heat to 200°F (95°C) and remo ve from the heat to let cool . Once the preserves have cooled , add the fig cubes and transfer to a pastr y bag. Fil l the tartlet shells to the top with the preser ves and smooth .

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING In the chill ed bowl of an electric stand mixer f itt ed with a whisk attachment , whip the f ig leaf ganache , then pipe into 1¾- in ch (45-cm)-diameter

silicone half-dome

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molds. Insert a frozen fig center , then cover to the top w ith ganache and smooth . "TI

Freeze for 3 hours . Unmo ld the fig domes , then pipe a little ganache at the top of

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each dome Smooth to shape into fig shapes and return to the freezer for 20 minutes .

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Make the purple coating as described on page 317 and dip the fig shapes in t o the

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FOR THE POACHED FIGS

FOR THE POACHED FIGS 1 t eas poon (5 g) un sa lt e d butter 8 ripe Sa llie s o r Noir e de Ca romb fi gs 2 tea s poon s (10 g) l ave nd e r ho ne y 1 va n i ll a be a n , s pl it and sc r a pe d

The next day, d rain t he poac hed f igs. Coarse ly cho p the poac hed f igs

FOR THE FIG COMPOTE

an d f resh f igs. Mix tog et her an d tra nsfer to a pastr y bag wit hout a tip .

2 (100

g)

The prev ious day, in a skil let, me lt t he but ter and add the whole fig s St ir to coat the figs wit h t he butt er, t hen add t he honey and va nill a seeds. Heat fo r a few min utes unt il t he f igs are sli g ht ly sof t Transfer to an air t ight conta iner wi t h t he cook ing liquid and let macera t e for 24 ho ur s at roo m tempera t ure.

FOR THE FIG

f r e s h rip e fi gs

FOR THE CANDIED

FOR THE CANDIEDALMONDS Prehea t '/, cup ( 100 g) blanched 3½ t a ble s poon s (40 g) superfine s ugar fl-


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1 quantity (1¼ pounds/590 g) sweet dough (see page 312)

The previous day, make the sweet dough for the tart shell as described

FOR THE EGG WASH

The next day, blind bake the ta rt shell at 320°F (160°C)for 25 minutes.

6 large (100 g) egg yolks 1½ tablespoons (25 g) whipping cream

on page 312 and let dry in the refrigerator

FOR

EGG

WASH

Beat t he egg yo lks with t he cream. Brush the mix t ure over the pre baked tart shell, then return to the oven for 10 minutes, until golden.

FOR THE ALMOND-FIG CREAM 1 quantity (10½ ounces/300g) almond cream (see page 314) ¾ cup (45 g) fig pulp (3 figs)

FOR THE FIG

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for 1 day.

FOR

THE

ALMOND - FIG

CREAM

Make the almond cream as described on page 314 Transfer to a pastry bag and pipe a layer of cream into the tart shell. Press pieces of fig pulp into the cream. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.

FOR

LEAF SYRUP

THE

FIG

LEAF

SYRUP

.....,

2 teaspoons (7 . 5 g) superfine sugar 1 fig leaf, chopped

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FOR THE FIG

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1

FOR

PRESERVES

l½ tablespoons (20 g) superfine sugar 5 (250 g) fresh figs ½ teaspoon (1.4 g) pectin ¼ teaspoon (1.4 g) tartaric acid

1½ cups 10 fresh

(80 g) figs

fig

pulp

PRESERVES

low heat for 10 minutes . Let cool for a few minutes, then add the pectin and tartaric acid. Boil for 1 minute , then remove from the heat Set aside. NH

½ cup (120 g) Dole; Matar6 sweet red wine (1. 5 g) agar powder ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) superfine sugar

AND FINISHING

FIG

superfine sugar to 240°F (n5°C), then add the fresh f igs and stew over

FOR THE Dou;: MATAR6 GEL

FOR ASSEMBLY

THE

FOR

THE

DOU;:

MATAR6

GEL

In a saucepan, heat th e Doi~ Matar6, add the agar mi xed wi th the superfine

sugar, and boil for 1 minute

Remove from the heat and

refrigerate.

FOR

ASSEMBLY

AND

FINISHING

Once the tart is cooked and has coo led, fill with the fig pulp, then decorate with the fig preserves and dot with the Do i~ Matar6 gelatin Cut t he fresh figs into slices and arrange on top of the tart

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FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS 1 quantity (see page

(1¼ pounds/590 312)

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sweet

dough

THE

g)

tart shell as described on page 312 Let dry in the refrigerator

bake the tartlet shells for 20 minutes.

cream

FOR THE ALMOND-WILD STRAWBERRY CREAM almond

cream

FOR THE PASTRY CREAM

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1¼ cups (300 g) milk 2½ tablespoons (35 g) whipping cream 1 vanilla bean 3½ large (60 g) egg yolks (¼ cup) 3 tablespoons (35 g) superfine sugar 1 tablespoon (18 g) custard powder 2½ tablespoons (18 g) al 1-purpose flour 1½ tablespoons (20 g) cocoa butter 5½ teaspoons (16 g) gelatin powder 1 cup (72 g) water /, 3 tablespoons (40 g) unsalted butter 1½ tablespoons (20 g) mascarpone cheese

FOR THE WILD STRAWBERRY PRESERVES 1 cup (150 g) 2½ tablespoons 3½ tablespoons Zest and juice

wild strawberries (30 g) superfine sugar (45 g) olive oi 1 of 1 1 ime

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 1¾ c ups

(250

g)

wild

strawberries

for 1 day .

The next day, preheat the oven to 320°F (160°() Blind

egg yolks (25 g) whipping

1 quantity (10½ ounces/300 g) (see page 314) '/, cup (100 g) wild strawberries

SHELLS

The prev ious day , make the sweet dough for the

FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large (100 1½ tablespoons

TARTLET

FOR THE EGG WASH Beat the egg yo lks with the cream, then brush the prebaked tartlet

she ll s with the mixture. Return to

the oven for 10 minutes, until golden.

FOR THE ALMOND-WILD STRAWBERRY CREAM Make the almond cream as descr ibed on page 314 Transfer to a pastry bag and pipe into each tartlet shell. Press the w ild strawberries

into the cream. Return to

the oven for 10 minutes.

FOR THE PASTRY CREAM Ma ke the cream as described on page 314, adjusting the amounts

to f it this rec ipe, and refrigerate

for

30 minutes. Fill the tartlet shells w ith the pastry cream , on top of the laye r of almond -wild

strawberry cream,

shaping it into a dome on top.

FOR THE WILD STRAWBERRY PRESERVES Usi ng a fork, crush the wild strawberries

with the

superfine sugar, oil, and lime zest and Juice Transfer to a pastr y bag wit hout a tip, then garnish the pastry cream domes with the preserves .

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Arrange the wild strawberries over the cream domes, pointing outward.

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sweet

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egg yolks (25 g) whipping

Th e previous

day, make the sweet dough for the

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FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large (100 l ½ tablespoons

227

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FOR THE EGG WASH

FOR THE ALMOND-BLACKBERRY CREAM

Beat the egg yolks with the cream and brush the shell

1 quantity (10½ ounces / 300 g) almond (see page 314) '/, cup (50 g) fresh blackberries A few drops olive oil

with the mixture . Return to the oven for 10 minutes .

cream

FOR THE ALMOND-BLACKBERRY CREAM Make the almond cream as described on page 314. Transfer to a pastry bag and pipe a layer of cream into

FOR THE PASTRY CREAM '/, cup (90 g) milk 2 teaspoons (10 g) whipping cream 1 vanilla bean 1 extra-large (20 g) egg yolk 2 teaspoons (10 g) superfine sugar 1 teaspoon (5 g) custard powder 2 teaspoons (5 g) al 1-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons (6 g) cocoa butter 3½ teaspoons (10 g) gelatin powder 2 teaspoons (10 g) unsalted butter 2 teaspoons (10 g) mascarpone cheese

the tart shell. Press the fresh blackberries into the cream. Return to the oven for 10 minutes . After removing from the oven, drizzle a few drops of oil over the hot tart

FOR THE PASTRY CREAM Make the pastry cream as described

on page 314, adJusting the amounts to fit th is recipe , and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Pipe into the tart shell on top of the layer of almond-blackberry cream.

FOR THE BLACKBERRY PRESERVES

FOR THE BLACKBERRY PRESERVES l 'I, cups (200 g) fresh blackberries ½ cup (100 g) superfine sugar 2 teaspoons (10 g) lemon juice ½ teaspoon (2 g) ascorbic acid ¾ teaspoon (2 g) pectin NH

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(80 g) of the superf ine sugar , the lemon ju ice, and ac id and cook over low heat for about

ascorbic

10 minutes , until reduced to the desir ed consistency. Add the remaining sugar mixed w ith the pectin, then

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 1¼ cups (180 3 tablespoons

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spreading it over the pastry cream layer .

ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING

FOR

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Put th e wild blackberries in a mix ing bowl , add the oil, and mi x gently to coat Arrange them over th e sur fac e of th e tart with the stem side down.

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 1¾ cups

(250

g)

fresh

blueberries

THE

WAFFLES

Heat the milk , halve the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds, and add both seeds and pods to the milk to infuse for 20 minutes. Heat the butter until it browns . Mix the browned butter with the vani llainfu sed milk and heat to 105°F(40°c) Put the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Pour the butter mixt ure over the f lou r in three batches , using a wire whisk to mix each time to a smooth and elastic dough. In an electric stand mixer fitted w ith a whisk attachme nt, whip the egg whites to soft peaks, then add the superfine sugar and beat until stiff. Gently mix the egg whites into the flour mixture. Pour batter into a waffle iron, dust with a little brown sugar, and let cook for 4 minutes.

FOR

ASSEMBLY

AND

FINISHING

Serve t he waffles with the fresh bluebe rries.

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sweet

dough

g)

egg yolks (25 g) whipping

(10½ ounces (300 g) (see page 314) ¼ cup (40 g) fresh blueberries Olive oil

TART

SHELL

The previous day, make the sweet dough as described for 1 day. The next day, blind bake the tart shell at 320°F (160°C) for 25 minutes .

cream

FOR

FOR THE ALMOND-BLUEBERRYCREAM 1 quantity

THE

on page 312 Let dry in the refrigerator

FOR THE EGG WASH 6 large (100 1½ tablespoons

231

almond

cream

'/, cup (90 g) milk 2 teaspoons (10 g) whipping cream 1 vanilla bean 1 extra-large (20 g) egg yolk 2½ teaspoons (10 g) superfine sugar 1 teaspoon (5 g) custard powder 2 teaspoons (5 g) all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons (6 g) cocoa butter 3½ teaspoons (10 g) gelatin powder 2 teaspoons (10 g) unsalted butter 2 teaspoons (10 g) mascarpone cheese

EGG

WASH

with the mixture . Return to the oven for 10 minutes.

FOR

FOR THE PASTRY CREAM

THE

Beat the egg yo lks with the cream and brush the shell

THE

ALMOND-BLUEBERRY CREAM

Make the almond cream as described on page 314. Transfer to a pastry bag and pipe a layer of cream into the tart shell . Press the fresh blueberries into the cream Return to the oven for 10 minutes . After removing from the oven, d rizzle a few drops of oil over the hot tart

FOR

THE

PASTRY

CREAM

Make the pastry cream as described

on page 314,

adjusting the amounts to fit this recipe, and refrigerate for 30 minutes . Pipe into the tart shell on top of the layer of almond-blueberry

cream .

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 1¼ cups (180 g) wild blueberries A few drops olive oil

FOR

THE

BLUEBERRY

PRESERVES

In a sauc epan, cook the blueberries with

/3 cup (80 g)

1

of the superfine sugar , the lemon j uice, and ascorbic acid over low heat for about 10 minutes , until reduced to the des ired consist ency . Add the remaining sugar mixed with the pectin , then boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover the tart with the preserves , spreading it over the pastry cream layer.

FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Put the wild blueberr ies in a m ix ing bowl , add the oil , and mi x gent ly to coat Arrange them over the surface of the tart

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FOR

FOR THE DOUGH flour 8 cups (1 kg) an-purpose (20 g) salt 3½ teaspoons sugar 1/, cup (120 g) superfine dry milk '/, cup (40 g) instant powder or 1½ yeast, 1/, (40 g) cake dry yeast active tablespoons in milk or water) (dissolved (100 g) unsalted 7 tablespoons butter g) 2¼ cups (1 pound 2 ounces/500 (84% fat dry butter unsalted content)

FOR THE

RAISINS

FOR THE NOT- SO-SWEET PASTRY

CREAM cups (400 g) milk (50 g) whipping 3½ tablespoons cream 2 vani ll a beans ( 1/, cup) (90 g) egg yolks 5¼ large sugar ¼ cup (50 g) superfine (25 g) custard 1½ tablespoons powder (25 g) al 1-purpose 3½ tablespoons flour (30 g) cocoa butter 2½ tablespoons powder (10 g) gelatin 3½ teaspoons 3½ table spoons (50 g) unsalted butter (30 g) mascarpone 2¼ tablespoons cheese 1'/,

PASTE

beans 13 vanilla 1 cup (75 g) trimol ine /, sugar)

(inverted

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 2½ tablespoons powder

(20

g)

DOUGH

In an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, knead the flour , salt, sugar, instant milk powder , yeast, 2 cups (460 g) water , and the 7 tablespoons (100 g) butter on speed 1 Let rise for 3 hours in the ref rigerator. Roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle . Using a rolling pin , flatten the dry butter until you have a rectangle ha lf the size

for 7 minutes

of the dough rectangl e, th en place in the center of the dough. Fold over the sides to encase the butter , then roll into a new rectangle. Fold in three and refr igerate for 2 hours. Repeat two times, using the same chil lin g t im e between each, until the dough has been turned th ree t imes, then refr igera te for 1 hour.

FOR THE RAISINS Put the rais ins in the warm water and let soften for 1 hour.

1'/, cups (200 g) raisins 2 cups (500 g) warm water

FOR THE VANILLA

THE

vanilla

FOR THE NOT-SO-SWEET CREAM

PASTRY

Make the pastry cream as described on page 314, adjusting the amounts to fit this recipe Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

FOR THE VANILLA

PASTE

Use a food processor to process the vanilla beans, then add the trimoline and 5 teaspoons (25 g) water. Remove the mixture and freeze for 15 minutes . Use a powerful blender to pulse at least 10 t imes. Make sure that the vanilla paste is st ill frozen w hen mixing it

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Whisk the pastry cream to thin it and combine with the va nilla paste. Roll out the dough to a th ick ness of 1/ s inch (3 5 mm) and into a 12½ by 10-inch (32 by 25-cm) rectangle , then use an offset spa tu la to spread the pastry cream over the top . Add the swollen raisins and the vanilla powder , then roll the dough tight ly into a cylinder . Roll the cylinder in the va nilla powder . Freeze for 20 min ute s, t hen cut the cylinder into ¾-inch (2-cm) slices to obtain the rais in rolls . Cover wit h a cloth and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place . Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C) Put the raisin ro lls into 4-inch (10-cm)-diameter cake rings on a baking sheet , then bake for 12 minutes.

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(20 g) superfine g) golden raisins

sugar

FOR THE MARINATED GOLDEN RAISINS The pre v ious day, in a saucepan, boil½

FOR THE STARTER

wate r with the superfine

2½ cups (325 l½ teaspoons

along w ith the raisins to an airtight

g) cake flour (5 g) active dry

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and

refrigerate for 24 hours. Drain before using .

FOR THE DOUGH

FOR

1¼ cups (280 g) starter (see above) 2½ cups plus 1½ tablespoons (337. 5 g) cake flour 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons (90 g) milk /, 2 teaspoons (9 g) 1 iquid malt extract ½ cup (93 g) superfine sugar ¼ (46 g) cake yeast, or 5 teaspoons active dry yeast (dissolved in milk or water) 4 large (70 g) egg yolks g) unsalted butter ½ cup (1 stick/115 1% teaspoons (7 g) salt ½ teaspoon (2. 5 g) lemon curd

cup (125 g)

STARTER

THE

In an electric stand mixer fitted w it h a dough hook attachment,

knead the flour , 1 cup (233 g) water, and

the yeast on speed 1 for 5 minutes. Remove the mixture and let rise for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 24 hours.

FOR

THE

DOUGH

The next day, in an electric stand mixer fitted with a dou gh hook attachment,

knead the starter w ith the

f lour , milk , malt extract, superfine sugar, yeast, and egg yo lks for 5 minute s on speed 1, then add the butter and salt When the dough is smooth, increase to speed 2 and knead until a veil forms (the dough is translucent)

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 2 tablespoons for greasing ½ cup (50 g) 1½ tablespoons Melted butter

(30

g)

unsalted

sliced almonds (20 g) superfine

butter,

whe n t he dou gh is stretched out in to a th in sheet Add the lemon curd and swollen marinated rai si ns. Let the dough rise for 2 ho urs at room temperature. Cut the

sugar

dough into 1-pound (450-g) pieces and form into t ight balls. Let rest for 10 minutes, then shape

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Grease one 7-inch (18-cm)-diameter kouglof mold or six 3-inch (8-cm)-diame ter mold s or ramekins and line the bottom wi th sliced almon ds and super f ine sugar. Put the dough in the mold (s) and let rise for 45 minutes at room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C)

and bake for 35 minutes. After remo v ing from the oven, unmo ld and brush the surface of the kouglof(s) w ith the melted butter.

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FOR THE ECLAIRS (SEE PAGE 318) 1 quantity

1 drop

(14 ounces/400 g) (0.15 g) strawberry-red

Pink crumb 1 quantity 1 teaspoon coloring

choux paste food coloring

dough (12¼ ounces/350 g) crumb dough (5 g) red fat-soluble food

FOR THE SUGAR-COATED RHUBARB 5 rhubarb stalks 1½ cups (300 g) pearl sugar 2 large (30 g) egg whites 1 tablespoon (15 g) superfine sugar 1 teaspoon (5 g) vanil la sugar 1 teaspoon (5 g) honey

FOR THE STRAWBERRY-RHUBARBCOMPOTE I-

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FOR THE STRAWBERRYPASTRY CREAM 1 cup

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(220 g) strawberry jui ce 1½ tablespoons (25 g) whipping cream 2 extra-large (40 g) egg yo lks ¼ cup (45 g) superfine sugar 1½ tablespoons (12 g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons (12 g) custard powder 1¼ teaspoons (4 g) gelatin powder 5 teaspoons (24 g) water 1¾ tablespoons (25 g) unsalted butter 1½ tablespoons (22 g) cocoa butter 1 tablespoon (15 g) mascarpone cheese

FOR THE RED GLAZE 1 cup (250 g) white starch glaze (see page 319) 1 teaspoon (5 g) red water-soluble food coloring 2 tablespoons (10 g) edible copper luster dust

FOR THE SUGAR-COATED RHUBARB The previous day, make the sugar-coated rhubarb as described on page 316 and let dra in overnight over a bowl. (You could save the juice to use in a gelatin) FOR THE ECLAIRS The next day, make the eclairs as described on page 318 with the pink crumb dough and bake for 20 minutes at 360°F(180°C)Dry at 320°F(160°C) for 15 minutes. FOR

THE

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB COMPOTE Use a blender to puree the drained sugar-coated rhubarb. Cut the strawberries and raw rhubarb into small dice and combine with the blended rhubarb. FOR THE STRAWBERRY PASTRY CREAM Make the pastry cream as described on page 314, replacing the vanilla-infused milk wi th the strawberry jui ce and adjusting the amounts to fit th is recipe, then refriger ate for 30 minutes. Use the mixture to f ill a pastry bag fitted w ith a plain tip . FOR THE RED STARCH GLAZE Make the glaze as described on page 319, adding the edible copper lust er dust at the same time as the coloring. FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Make four holes in the bottom of each eclair with the point of a knife Pipe in a litt le pastry cream, then fill with the compote. Reheat the glaze to 80°F (27°C) in a microwave, then give the eclairs a first coat of glaze Put in the freezer for s minutes, then give them another coat of glaze. Refrigerate for a few minutes. Just before serving, arrange the rhubarb chips on top.

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FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS 1 quantity

(1¼ pounds /590 g) (see page 312)

sweet

dough _

FOR THE CHESTNUT CENTERS 2¼ cups (550 g) milk suga r (35 g) superfine 3 ta blespoons ( 1/ , cup) (90 g) egg yo lks 5¼ large chestnuts, 24 (22 5 g) candied pieces cut into 1 cup

(360

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FOR THE LEMON GELATIN lemon juice unfiltered 1½ cu ps (380 g) fresh sugar (35 g) superfine 3 tablespoons (10 g) agar powder 1¼ tablespoons

(3 00 g) chocolate-colored (see page 317) mi xture (see praline (2 00g) hazelnut

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FOR THE TARTLET

SHELLS

The previous day, make the dough fo r the tart let shells as described on page 312 Let dry in the refrigerator for 1 day.

FOR THE CHESTNUT CENTERS The next day, heat t he milk and add two-thirds of the superfine sugar. Whisk the egg yolks w ith t he remaining sugar until the mixt ure tu rns pale. Pour the hot sweetened milk over t he top, t ransfer to the saucepan, and cook until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 180°F {83°C), like fo r a creme anglaise. Rinse the candied chestnu ts to remove t he excess sugar, then add them to the hot creme anglaise along with the chestnut paste. Use an immersio n blender to mix, then t ransfer the mixture to 1¼-inch (3 5-cm)-diameter silicone half-dome molds. Freeze fo r 1 hour.

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FOR THE EGG WASH Preheat the oven to 320°F {160°C) Blind bake the tartlet shells for 20 minutes. Beat the egg yolks with the cream, then brush the tartle t shells with t he mixt ure. Return to the oven for s minutes.

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FOR THE ALMOND-CHESTNUT CREAM Meanwhile, make the almond cream as descr ibed on page 314, add ing the chestnut paste. Pipe into the pre baked tart let shells and ad d t he candied chestnuts. Return to the oven for 15 minutes, th en let cool.

FOR THE LEMON GEL Heat the lemon Juice with½

cup (127 g) water, then add the superfine sugar mixed

with agar. Boil for 2 minutes, then let cool and use an immers ion bl ender to mix.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Once the domes are frozen, pipe a litt le more mascarpone-chestnut

cream on top

and smooth to give each Mont Blanc more height Make the coating as described on page 317, t hen use to coat the surface of the Mont Blancs. Refrige rate Once the tart let shells have cooled, fil l with the almond-chestnut

crea m, then t he

hazelnut praline and lemon gel. Marble together by smoothing, then place a dome on each tart let shel l. Make t he chestnut mixture by mixing the chestn ut paste and cream, then transfe r to a pastry bag f itted w it h a bird's nest t ip Pipe it neat ly over

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FOR THE CHESTNUT ICE CREAM 2¼ cups (550 g) milk sugar (35 g) superfine 3 tablespoons ( ½ cup) (90 g) egg yolks 5¼ large cut into chestnuts, 24 (225 g) candied pieces ( Agrimontana) paste ½ cup (180 g) chestnut

FOR THE CHESTNUT PASTRY CREAM cream (see page 314) g) pastry cream (store(10 g) chestnut bought) paste (10 g) chestnut 2 teaspoons (Agrimo ntan a)

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¾ cup (250 g) chestnut 1 cup (250 g) chestnut

paste cream

(Agrimontana) (store -b oug ht )

FOR THE MERINGUE SOUFFLE (½ cup) (125 g) egg whites 3¾ large sugar (125 g) superfine 'I, cup sugar confectioners' 1 cup (125g) 1/, cup (30 g) cocoa powder

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FOR THE HAZELNUT PRALINE 1¾ cups (250 g) hazelnuts sugar 1 cup (200 g) superfine

lemon juice 1½ cups (380 g) unstrained sugar (25 g) superfine 3 tablespoons ( 10 g) agar powder 1¼ tablespoons

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CHEJTNUT, FOR THE CHESTNUT

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The previo us day, heat the milk, then add half the superf ine sugar Whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until the mixture turns pale. Pour the hot sweeten ed milk over the top, t ransfer to the saucepan, and cook until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 180°F (83°C),like for a creme anglaise. Rinse the candied chestnuts to remove the excess sugar, then add t hem to the hot mixture along wit h the chestnut paste. Use an immersion blender to mix well and refrige rate for 1 day. The next day, churn to make the ice cream.

FOR THE CHESTNUT PASTRY CREAM Make the pastry cream as described on page 3141 adding the chestnut cream and paste at the end to replace the mascarpone. Refrigerate for 30 minut es.

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FOR THE HAZELNUT PRALINE Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) Toast the hazelnuts for 30 minute s. Heat t he sugar and 1/3 cup (75 g) water to 250°F (120°C)to caramelize, then add t he hazelnuts. Caramelize well, then pour onto a Silpat baking mat and let cool. In a food processor, pulse until it forms the texture of praline.

FOR THE CHESTNUT

DOME ASSEMBLY

In an electr ic stand mixer fitted with a whis k att achment, w hip the cold mascarponechestnut cream. Transfer into 1¼-inch (35-cm)-diameter silicon e half-dome molds, then add a little hazelnut pral ine to make the melt ing center. Freeze for 3 hours.

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269

FOR THE CHESTNUT TUILES Preheat the oven to 360°F(180°C)In an electric stand mixer fitt ed wit h a flat beater attachment, beat the chestnut paste and cream. Spread some of the mixture t hinly in small dots on a baking sheetor Silplat to makethe chestnut shavings.Spreadthe remaining mixture on a 16 by 24-inch(40 by 60-cm) baking sheet,then bake both for 15 minutes. In a food processor, pulse the larger baked piece to obtain the toasted chestnut powder

FOR THE MERINGUE SOUFFLE In the bowl of an electr ic stand mixer fitted wit h a flat beater att achment, whip t he egg whi tes unt il they form soft peaks, then add the superfin e sugar and beat until stiff. Usea silicone spat ula to stir in the confectio ners' sugar. Pipe out meringue balls onto a Sil pat using a pastry bag fitted with a no. 12 plain ti p. Cut the tops off using a pair of scissors dampened wit h warm water, dust with¼ cup (25 g) of the toasted chestnut powder and the cocoa powder, t hen bake for 25 minutes at 250°F (120°C)

FOR THE SMOKED CHESTNUT CREAM Mix t he chestnut paste and cream in a heatproof bowl. Put hay in a Dutch oven and burn with a chef's kitchen torch. Place the bow l with th e chestnut mixture in th e Dutch oven, then cover and let smoke for 15 minut es. Transfer to a pastry bag and set aside to use in th e assembly.

FOR THE LEMON GEL Heat t he lemon Juice with½ cup (127 g) water, then add the superf ine sugar mixed wi t h the agar. Boil fo r 2 minutes, then let cool and use an immers ion blender to blend wi t hout mixing in any air.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Make the milk choco late-colored coating mixture as described on page 317, then coat the domes once frozen. Grate the hazelnuts over to create a woody effect Line serving plates wit h the smoked chestnut cream and lemon gel, t hen add the lemon slices. Add some chestnut ice cream to the meringues and cover with t he chestnut domes. Make an ice cream quenelle, then add the chestnut chips, halved hazelnuts, and crushed chestnut shavings.

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PEA~UT FOR THE PUFF

FOR THE PUFF PASTRY 2½ cups (315 g) cake flour 2½ cups (315 g) al 1-purpose flour 1 large (15 g) egg yolk ½ cup (40 g) instant dry milk powder 1 tablespoon (15 g) superfine sugar 1/, (25 g) cake yeast, or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (dissolved in milk or water) ¾ teaspoon (15 g) salt 3 tablespoons (40 g) unsalted butter , for the water dough (detrempe) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (8¾ ounces/250 unsalted dry butter (84% fat content)

FOR THE PEANUT FILLING ground

1 /,

egg yolk,

beaten

The previous day, in an electric stand mixer fitted w ith a dough hook attachment,

knead the flours, 11/3 cups

(340 g) water, the egg yolk, dry milk powder, suga r, yeast, salt, and butter for the detrempe on low speed for about 6 minutes. Roll the detre mpe out into a la rge rectangle and trans fer to a baking sheet lined wi th parchment paper. Refrigerate for 12 hours. The next day, fl atten the butter with a rolling

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FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 1 large

DOUGH

butter. Roll out the dough to a ¾-inch (2-cm)-thick

cups (250 g) toasted peanuts, cup (75 g) peanut paste 2 teaspoons (5 g) cornstarch 1 /, cup (75 g) packed dark brown 1 /, cup (75 g) superfine sugar l'/,

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beat the peanut s, peanut paste, starc h,

¾ cup (175 g) wa ter , the brown sugar, and superfine sugar until a smooth paste fo rms.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Preheat t he oven to 340°F (170°C) Using a rolling pin, roll out t he dou gh to a thicknes s of about

1

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(3 mm) Spread 13½ ounces (375 g) of the peanut filling

over the rolled-out

dough, leaving a ¾- inch

(2-cm) border, and ro ll tightl y Freeze for 15 minutes to harden th e cylinder, then cut into 1½-inch (4-cm) sections. Place in 4-inch (10-cm) cake rings lined w ith parchment paper Brush wi th egg yolk, then bake fo r 30 minutes at 340°F (170°C),turning the baking sheet half way through.

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272

FOR THE CREAMY CARAMEL ¾ cup

(200 g) cream 3½ tablespoons (50 g) milk '/, cup (155 g) glucose powder 1 vanilla bean. split and scraped ½ teaspoon (2 g) fleur de sel ½ cup ( 90 g) superfine sugar 5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter

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½ cup (85 g) superfine sugar l '/, cups (250 g) toasted salted peanuts '/, tablespoon (8 g) grapeseed oil

FOR THE SMOOTH PEANUT PRALINE '/, cup (130 g) superfine cups (250 g) peanuts

FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH Mix t he butter with t he peanut paste, brown sugar, superfin e sugar, and salt, the n combine w ith the eggs. Mix t he flour and baking powder together, the n add to t he fi rst mixture. Make balls of about 1¼ ounces (35 g) and refrigerate for 1 hour.

FOR THE CARAMELIZED PEANUTS Preheat t he oven to 340°F (170°C) In a copper saucepan, heat 1¾ ta blespoons (25 g) water and the sugar to 230°F (no °C) Place the peanuts on a baking sheet, bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then add to t he syrup. The peanuts wil l become coated and caramelize. When they are wel l coated wi t h t he caramel, t ransfer to a marble work surface or a light ly greased cutt ing board and let cool. Coarsely chop the peanuts int o slivers.

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FOR BAKING Light ly fl atten t he cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined w ith parchment paper. Sprinkle the slivers of caramelized peanuts over them, then bake for 5 minut es at 330°F (165°C) Once removed f rom the oven, pip e three dots of praline on each, then return to th e oven for 2 minutes. Once baked, use a past ry bag to add three dots of creamy caramel and let it run sligh tl y. Once coo l, add thr ee dots of praline and spr inkle some caramel ized peanuts attractively over the top.

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FOR THE BROWN CRUMB DOUGH In an electric stand mixer fitted with a flat beater attachment, beat the butter with the flour, brown sugar, and cocoa powder Roll to a thickness of¼ inch (s mm) using a rolling pin. Freeze for 30 minutes. Brush the frozen crumb dough w ith the egg white, then sprinkle with the hazelnuts. Place a sheet of parchment paper over the top and use a rolling pin to press the hazelnuts into the dough. Cut out ten 2½-inch (6-cm)-diameter disks and cut out the centers wit h a ¾-inch (20-mm)-diameter plain tip fo r indi vidual Paris-Brests. If you are making one large Paris-Brest, cut a 7¼-inch (18-cm)-diameter disk w ith a 5-inch (12-cm) opening in the center.

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2 cups (see

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toasted

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FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C) Place the cut crumb pieces over the choux paste. Dust with confectioners' sugar and bake for 40 minutes , then dry in the oven at 320°F (160°C) for 10 minutes. Let cool, then slice the Paris-Brest(s)in half. Flatten the bottom part of the choux pastry and use a pastry bag with a fluted tip to pipe the hazelnut praline cream onto it, making litt le swirls. Pipe six dots of the hazelnut praline on top. Cut the tops using a cake ring or cookie cutter so that they are well rounded, then place on top. Decorate the Paris-Brest(s)with the toasted hazelnuts.

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FOR THE CROISSANTS (17 g) cake yeast, or 2 teaspoon s active dry yeast ½ cup (120 g) milk flour 2 cups (250 g) pastry (30 g) 2½ tablespoons sugar superfine (10 g) 2½ tablespoons dry milk powder instant (4 g) salt ¾ teaspoon 1 g) cup (3½ ounces/100 /, starter (67 g) 4¾ tablespoons butter unsalted g) 1 cup (7¼ ounces/210 dry butter unsalted (84% fat content) , flattened 1 /,

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FOR THE CROISSANTS The previous day, in an electr ic stand mi xer f itted w it h a dough hook , dissolve the yeast in the milk. Add t he flou r, superfi ne sugar, dry milk pow der, salt, sta rt er, and butter. Knead for 4 minutes on speed 1, th en for 6 minutes on speed 2 . Refrigerate for 24 hours. The next day, use a ro lling pin to ro ll out t he dough into a large squ are, then place the unsalted dry butter in the middle and fo ld in t he edges to encase it Give it a ha lf tum Roll the dough into a rectangle , t hen fold in three to give a simple tum Rol l out thinly to better chill the dough , then freeze for 15 m inutes . Give it a double tum Roll out thinl y again and refrigerate fo r 1 hour . Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/ s inc h (3 mm), then cut t en triangles w ith a base of 2½ inches (6 cm) and a lengt h of 8½ in ches (22 cm) Roll the trian gles on t hemselves from the base end to the po int, to make croiss ants w ith five "l ayers ." Preheat the oven to 210 °F (100°(), then put a glass of water inside and turn off the oven . Put th e croissants in the turned -of f oven and let rise for 30 minute s. Remove the croissants and prehe at the oven to 375°F (190°C) Beat the egg yo lk with the egg white and honey . Brush the pastries w ith this mixture . Bake for 6 minutes at 375° F (190°( ), th en for 6 minutes at 360 °F (180°()

FOR THE HAZELNUT PRALINE

FOR THE HAZELNUT PRALINE

Toast the hazeln ut s at 300 °F (150°C) for 30 minut es. Heat t he super f ine sugar and 2 tablespoons (32 g) water until it caram elizes at 360° F (180°C)

1½ cups (200 g) whole hazelnuts sugar ½ cup (100 g) superfine 1 teaspoon (4 g) fleur de sel

and pour over t he toas ted hazelnuts . In a food proc essor, pulse th e nuts to obtain the te xtu re of praline , then mix with the f leur de sel in an elect ri c sta nd mi xer f itted with a f lat beater attachment. Pipe t he croissants with the praline from underneath once cooked .

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FOR THE TARTLET SHELLS 1 quantity

(1¼ pounds / 590 (see

page

g)

sweet

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2 tablespoons

dough

(25

g)

milk

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FOR THE HAZELNUT PRALINE FOR THE WHIPPED HAZELNUT GANACHE 1½ teaspoons

(5

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gelatin

1 cup

1 cup (250 g) milk ½ cup (80 g) toasted hazelnuts (see page 317) 3½ ounces

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chopped

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powder

blended

almond hazelnuts

cream ,

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1¼ cups (300 g) milk chocolate-colored coating mixture (see page 317) Gold 1 cup

(100

g)

finely (see

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dust

chopped page

toasted

almonds

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SHELLS

The previo us day, ma ke t he do ugh for t he ta rtl et she lls as descri bed on page 312 and ref rige rate for 1 day.

FOR THE WHIPPED

HAZELNUT GANACHE

Soak the gelat in in 2½ tabl espoons (35 g) co ld water to hyd rate. Heat t he milk, add t he t oaste d hazel nu ts, the n use an imme rsio n blender t o break them into pieces and let inf use fo r 20 m inut es. Pass t he milk t hro ugh a conical sieve and heat aga in. Pour the ho t m ilk over t he cho col at e, blend ing t hem t ogethe r, then add t he ge lat in. Mix wi t h an imm ersion blende r, t hen add the hazelnut past e an d cream and mix again. Po ur int o a pan and seal by cover ing the surface of the ganache w ith plastic wra p. Ref rigerate overnight

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FOR THE CARAMEL CENTERS Th in ¾ cup (200 g) of the creamy cara mel w ith the mil k, then t ransfe r into 1¼inch (3 5-cm)-d iameter sil icone half-dome mo lds, filling two -third s fu ll. Freeze for 30 minu t es

FOR THE HAZELNUT PRALINE Mak e the hazelnut pral ine as describe d on page 316 w it h t he ingredien t qua nt it ies liste d, t hen use t o fill t he ha lf-dome molds t o t he top , on t op of t he layer of hal ffrozen carame l. Retu rn to t he fr eezer fo r 1 hour.

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FOR THE EGG WASH Preheat the oven to 320°F {160°C). Blind bake the tartlet shells for 20 minutes

Beat

the egg yolks wi t h the cream and brush the shells with the mixture. Return to the oven for

s minutes.

FOR THE ALMOND-HAZELNUT CREAM Meanwhile, make the almond cream as described on page 314, replacing the alm ond powder with the blended haze lnuts Fill the prebaked tartlet shell s and sprinkle wit h the toasted haze lnuts. Return to the oven for

s minutes

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Gently whip the hazelnut ganache , then transfer to 1¾-inch (45-cm)-diameter sil icone half -dome molds. Add the f roze n caramel-hazelnut

praline centers, smoot h over the

t op, t hen freeze for 3 hours. Make the tip of the haze lnut by adding a little whipped ganache on t op of the hardene d domes, t hen return to the freezer for 30 minutes. Make the milk chocolate-colored

coating as described on page 3171 then dip half the

hazelnuts in it to coat Use a metal brush to lightly scratch into the su rf ace. App ly t he golden powder with a f ine brush. Finally, sp rink le the toas t ed almonds aro und the tartlet.

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FOR THE WHIPPED HAZELNUT GANACHE 1½ teaspoons (5 g) gelatin powder ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons (220 g) milk ½ cup (80 g) toasted hazelnuts (see page 317) 3½ ounces (100 g) white couverture chocolate, chopped 1/, cup (80 g) hazelnut paste 2 cups (450 g) whipping cream

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FOR THE CARAMELCENTERS 1 /,

cup

(80 g)

milk

FOR THE HAZELNUT SPONGE CAKE ¼ cup

(½ stick/50 g) unsalted butter 3½ tablespoons (50 g) hazelnut paste 4 large (70 g) egg yolks 1/, cup (75 g) superfine sugar 2½ teaspoons (6 g) all-purpose flour (6 g) cornstarch 2½ teaspoons 3 large (100 g) egg whites ¼ cup (25 g) chopped hazelnuts

FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING cup (160 g) hazelnut praline (see page 316) 3 1/, cups (800 g) milk chocolate-colored coating mixture (see page 317) Gold luster dust 10½ ounces (300 g) dark couverture chocolate, tempered (see page 317) 2 /,

FOR THE WHIPPED

HAZELNUT GANACHE

The previous day, soak t he gelatin in 2 tablespoons (30g) cold water to hydrate. Heat the milk, add the toasted hazelnuts, then use an immersion blender to break them into pieces and let infuse for 20 minutes. Passthe mil k through a conical sieve and heat again. Pour the hot milk over the couverture chocolate, blending them together, then add the gelatin. Mix w ith an immersion blender, then add t he hazelnut paste and cream, and mix again. Pour into a pan and seal by covering the surface of t he ganache with plastic wrap Refrigerate overnight

FOR THE CREAMY CARAMEL The next day, heat the cream, milk, 3½ tablespoons (so g) of the glucose, the vanilla seedsand pods, and fleur de sel together. Heat the superfine sugar and the remaining glucose to 365°F (185°(),then deglaze with the hot cream mixture. Heat to 220°F(105°C), then passthrough a conical sieve.When the caramel cools to 160°F(70°(),add the butter in pieces Mix wi th an immersion blender.

FOR THE CARAMEL CENTERS Thin 1¼ cups (300g) of the creamy caramel wit h the milk, t hen transfer to 1¾inch (45-cm)-diamete r half-dome molds. Fill half of the half-dome molds w ith 2½ teaspoons (12 g) and the other half w ith 1 tablespoon (15 g). Freeze the second half for 1 hour 30 minutes and keep the first half at room temperature.

FOR THE HAZELNUT SPONGE CAKE Preheat the oven to 175°F (80°C) In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted wi th a whisk attachment, beat the butter and hazelnut paste. Whip the egg yol ks w ith 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar until the mixture t urns pale. Sift together the flour and starch. Use the electric stand mixer fitted w it h the clean w hip attachment and a clean bowl to w hip the egg wh ites, then add t he remaining sugar and beat until stiff. Mix the egg yo lk mixture with the butter-hazelnut paste mixture. Gently fold in the wh ipped egg whites, then add the sifted flour and starch. Once the mixture is combined, stop mixin g. Using a rolling pin, roll out the mixture thinly on a baking sheet, then sprinkle with the hazelnuts. Bake fo r 13 minutes . Cut out 1½-inch (4-cm)sponge cake disks.

FOR ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING Make the hazelnut praline as described on page 316 Spread it over the frozen caramel. Add a sponge cake disk to the half-dome molds with the room-temperature caramel. Add the frozen caramel centers on top to make complete spheres, then return to the freezer for 3 hours. Gently whip t he hazelnut ganache, t hen transfer to 2¼-inch (55-cm)-diameter half -dome molds. Add the frozen caramel-hazelnut praline centers, use the ganache to complete the spheres, then freeze for 3 hours. Make the tip of the hazelnut by adding a littl e whipped ganacheon top of the hardened spheres, then freeze for 30 minutes. Make the milk chocolate-colored coating as described on page 317,then dip the hazelnuts in it to coat Usea metal brush to lightl y score t he surface Apply the golden powder using a fine brush. Brush the tempered chocolate over 20 by 3¼-inch (25 by 8.5-cm) acetate sheets. Heat the bottom of t he hazelnuts, then place them on the chocolate in the center of the acetate sheets. Fold up on both sides so t hat the chocolate sticks to the hazelnuts.

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1 teaspoon (13 g) hazelnut paste 1½ large (75 g) eggs (' /, cup) , beaten , at room temperature 2½ cups (320 g) al 1-purpose flour 2 teaspoons (8 g) fleur de sel ¾ teaspoon (3. 2 g) baking soda 1 cup (100 g) chopped hazelnuts

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PECA~FOR THE CREAMY CARAMEL Heat the cream, milk, 1½ tablespoons (20 g) of the glucose, the vanilla seeds and pod, and fleur de sel together. Meanwhile, heat the superfine sugar and the remaining glucose to 365°F (185°C), then deglaze w ith the hot cream mixture. Heat to 220°F (105°C),then pass throu gh a conical sieve. When t he temperature of the caramel drops to 160°F (70°C),add the butter. Use an immers ion blender to smooth, then let cool. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a small tip and refrigerate for 3 hours.

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FOR THE CARAMELIZED PECANS Preheatt he oven to 300°F(150°C) Toast the pecansfor 30 minutes. In a copper saucepan, heat the sugar and 1 tablespoon (15 g) water to 230°F (no°C), th en immediate ly add the toasted pecans. Use a silicone spatu la to stir and coat the nuts, cooking them until they caramelize. Pour out onto a baking sheet to cool.

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FOR

THE

PECAN

PRALINE

Toast the pecans in the oven at 300°F (150°C)for 30 minutes. Heat the superfine suga r w ith 1 tab lespoon (15 g) water at 360°F (180°C) until it caramelizes , then immediately pour over the toasted pecans. Let cool and pulse with a food processo r unt il it forms a paste, then mix with the fleur de sel in an electric stand mixer fitted with a flat beater attachment Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip .

FOR

BAKING

Preheat the oven to 330°F (165°C) Lightly flatten the balls of dough. Chop the caramelized pecans and place on top of the cook ies. Bake for 5 minutes , then remove the baking sheet from the oven. Pipe three dots of pecan pra lin e on each cookie, t hen bake aga in for 2 minutes. Pipe three dots of creamy caramel over the praline, so that it ru ns over the sides. Let coo l, t hen pipe a little more caramel on t he cookies. Cover with the chopped pecans, then add a few more dots of praline

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FOR THE COATINGS coating) (lemon-yellow Lemon cubes mi xture 1¼ cups (300 g) coating (see page 317) fat-soluble (4 g) yellow ¾ teaspoon food coloring coating) (pistachio-green cubes Pistachio mixture 1¼ cups (300 g) coating (see page 317) (4 g) green fat-soluble ¾ teaspoon food coloring fat -so luble (1 g) yellow ¼ teaspoon food coloring Peanut 1¼ cups

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praline) nuts sugar de sel

praline ) (peanut cubes (100 g) peanuts sugar ¼ cup (50 g) superfine de sel (2 g) fleur ½ teaspoon Peanut

'/2 cup

coating) (white cubes mixture (3 00 g) coating (see page 317)

Lemon cubes gold 2 sheets

(gold leaf) per cube leaf

glaze) (pistachio-green cubes Pistachio glaze 1¼ cups (300 g) neutral (see page 3 17) (10 g) 2 tablespoons dust luster silver edible (0. 5 g) 1/a teaspoon food coloring green fat-soluble fat-soluble (1. 5 g) yellow ¼ teaspoon food coloring powder ( 1.5 g) vanilla ½ teaspoon glaze) (white cubes Peanut (see page glaze (300 g) neutral (25 g) cornstarch 2½ tablespoons fat-soluble white ¼ cup (2 0 g) titanium food coloring

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FOR THE LEMON, PEANUT, AND PISTACHIO SPONGE CAKES Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C) Mix the almonds with ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons (195 g) packed bro w n sugar , 2 of the egg whites , and the egg yolks , coffee paste , cream ,¼ cup (45 g) of the superfine sugar, and the salt Melt the butter and keep it wa rm. In an electric sta nd mixer fitted with a whisk attachment , w hip the remaining egg w hites , then add 2½ tab lespoons (30 g) supe rfine sugar and beat until st iff . Mix the warm bu t ter into th e almond mixture , then add the flour and baking pow der, and , f inall y, t he stif fened egg w hites . Divi de the mixture among three mixing bo wl s. To the f ir st bo wl, add the pistachio nuts ; to the second, add the lemon zest; and to the third , add the peanuts. Pour each mixture into a 12 x 16 inch (30 x 40 cm) baking sheet and cook fo r 10 minutes , turn ing the sheet in the oven halfway .

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PRALINE

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) Toast the pistachios for 15 minutes. In a saucepan , heat the superfine sugar and 1 tab lespoon (15 g) water until it caramelizes at 360°F (180°c), then pour over the pistachio nuts on a Sil pat baking mat Let cool. Using a food processor , pulse until it forms a smooth paste, then mix with the fleu r de sel in an electr ic stand mixer fitt ed with a flat beater attachment

FOR THE PEANUT PRALINE Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°(). Toast the peanuts for 15 minutes. Heat the superfine sugar and 1 tablespoon (15 g) water until it caramelizes at 360°F (180°C), then pour over the toasted peanuts. Transfer to a Sil pat or parchment paper and let cool. Using a food processor , pulse until it forms a smooth paste, then mix with the fleur de sel in an electr ic stand mixer fitted with a flat beater attachment

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FOR THE CUBE ASSEMBLY Cut out 27 squares of sponge cakes using 1¼-inch (3-cm)stainless steel square cutters. Pipe the corresponding mixture for each sponge cake on top: lemon preserves for the lemon sponge cake; peanut praline for th e peanut sponge cake; and pistachio praline for the pistachio sponge cake. Repeat the process a second time, adding a cake layer and then piping on the filling, completing the cubes wi th a last sponge cake square on top. Freezefor 2 hours. When the cubes have hardened, unmold them.

FOR THE CUBE COATING Make the lemon-yellow, pistachio-green, and white coatings as described on page 317, adjusting the quantities and colorings to those specified for each (see ingredients list page 306) Stick a toothpick through each cube and dip it into its corresponding coating, heated to 75°F(25°() the lemon-yellow one for the lemon cubes, the pistachiogreen one for the pistachio cubes; and the white one for the peanut cubes. 3: C

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FOR THE CUBE FINISHING Cover each lemon cube completely with two sheets of gold leaf. Make the pistachiogreen and the white glazes as described on page 317, adjust ing the quantities and colorings to those specified for each (see ingredients list page 306) Dip t he pistachio cubes in the pistachio-green glaze and the peanut cubes in the white glaze.

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WAFER COOKIES

2'/, large (85 g) egg wl1i tes ( 'Ii cup) 1 1, cup (72. 5 g) confectioners· sugar ',\ cup (36 g) all-purpose flour· 1 tablespoon (7 g) starch 2¾ tablespoons (37. 5 g) unsalted butter 1/, teaspoon (3 g) salt

PrchcJt the oven to 3Go°F(180°C) lrI a ·111x1I1g bowl. wlmk tilt' egg ,,vhrtes, cor1fect1oners' sugJr, flour, ar,d s:.arcl1tugcthcr B01: 1 1.'2 cups (36S g) wJter wrth the butter dric sail tl,en

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1srrnr1utes,until

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3 /.

inch (10 rnrn),

rmk1r1ga 1s-1rch (38-cm) square Place tlie detrcmpe rn ti1e middle of the beurrc manie, then told e,:i.chedge ove' to encJse the detrempe Make the dough 1

with srx simple turns Start by rolling out the dough, then told 1t over on itself to m2ke U1e fir'>t tum Refrigerate for

-: hour Repeat trrs process ar10U1erfive tIrnes, making sure pow over· the first mixture . lo llldke the bdils put the wafer to retrigl.:'rate tor :i ilour between each tum cookie dough irto a pastry bJg wrthout a tip, ther, cut tlw end or the bJg J11dpipe squJres onto d bak1r1gsl1cet llakc 111 the top of 2 deck overI for about 1s rrIrr1utes urIt1. the waff:: turns golden Remove from the over1, tear 1r1toprcu.·s drlc scrunch 11110 balls

PUFF PASTRY DOUGH For t11e kneaded butter (beurre man ie)_ l'/, cups (111/, ounces/330 g) unsalted dry butter (84% fat content). at room temperature 1 cup (135 g) pastry flour

For

the wateccloLJgh (cl_ttrem e) ( 12 g) salt 2 teaspoons teaspoon (3 g) distilled white vinegar 7 tablespoons (100 g) unsalted butter. softened 2'/, cups

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the

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pastry

beurre

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manie

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Using J rolling prn roll It 0"It to f, 1rrch(2 mrn) and refrigerate for 24 hours The next day, bake t11edough between two baking slwct', for HJ llllllUtes ell 36o'F (180'() Cut out 3',\ inch (8 5-cm)diJrnctc' disks for the s111allSarnt HoriorE'Sand a J'i.,nch (18 cm)ciramcte:r (1rsktor a large Saint-Honore to serve eight people, ther1 place the d,sks belwee" the two bak1r1g sheets Return to t11eoven tor :5 minutes at 36ol (18o'C) Remove the t:ppcr baking sheet arid dust with confeclior1ers' sugar· Finally, bake fo1·s minutes Jt :iGoT (180'C),thcr1 brow 1 rn a deck or ovcr1 at 480"1--(2so"C) 1

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NUTJ SUGAR- COATED RHUBARB 5 stalks rhubarb 1½ cups (300 g) pearl sugar 1 large egg white (30 g) l½ tablespoons (15 g) superfine sugar 1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon (5 g) honey

The previous day, rinse the rhubarb stalks. Mix the pearl sugar and egg wh ites. Cover the surface of a plate or pan with the superfine sugar, then place the rhubarb stalks on top. Dust with the vanilla sugar and add a drizzle of honey on each rhubarb stalk Cover the stalks with th e pearl sugar-egg whites mixture until about 3/ 8 inch (1 cm) above the stalks. Cook in a deck oven at 360°F (180°C) for 45 to 50 minutes, according to the size of the rhubarb stalks. When cooked, transfer the rhubarb stalks to a perforated pan and let drain overnight over a bowl . The next day, retrieve the Juice and use the rhubarb pulp.

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(100

g)

PINEAPPLE (1

½ cup

(100

(1 kg) 5 fresh

superfine coconuts

sugar

Make a syrup with 4¼ cups (1 kg) wate r and the superfine sugar. Using a rolling pin, tap the fresh coconuts all over to detach the pulp from the shell. Break it into pieces, then use a vegetable peeler to make long thin slices. Pour a little syrup over these slices, then roll them up. Transfer to a Silpat baking mat, then let dry in a warm dry place for 24 hours. To keep for longer, store in a container away from moisture.

CHESTNUT CHIPS ½ cup (110 g) 5 cups (500

superfine sugar g) chestnuts

Preheat the oven to 360°F(180°C) Mix the superfine sugar with 1/3 cup (100 g) water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then let cool to 85°F(30°C)to make a syrup Cut the chestnuts into thin slices, then dip into the syrup and place on a Sil pat baking mat on a baking sheet Bakeand toast for 10 minutes

rhubarb

Preheat the oven to 160°F(70°C). Using an adjustable-blade slicer or mandoline, cut the rhubarb into thin slices, then bake and dry for 4 hours

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COCONUT CHIPS 5 cups

CHIPS

cored and peeled cup/150 g) g) superfine sugar

Preheat the oven to 140°F(60°C)Using a knife or a mandoline, cut the pineapple into thin slices. Make a syrup by heating ½ cup (126 g) water and the superfine sugar in a saucepan, then immerse the pineapple slices in this mixture. Transfer to a Silpat baking mat and let dry in the oven for 4 hours

TOASTED SHREDDED COCONUT Shredded

coconut

Preheat the oven to 360°F(180°C)Placethe shredded coconut on J baking sheet, then toast in the oven for s minutes. (For toasted ground coconut, grind in a food processing)

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(6

g)

fleur

de

sel

Preheat the oven to 300°F(150°C)and toast the hazelnuts for 30 minutes. Heat the superfine sugar and 3 tablespoons (48g) water to 230°F(110°C),then add the hazelnuts. Caramelize well, then pour onto a Silpat baking mat Let cool. Using a food processor, pulse to obtain the texture of praline with crunch, then mix with the fleur de sel In an electric stand mixer fitted with a flat beater attachment

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JTONE F~UIT APRICOT

BERGAMOT

Apricot tartlets 70 Rosemary-apricot ta rt 75 Roasted apricots with lavender

Bergamot pebbles 19 Bergamot madeleines 20

LEMON MIRABELLE PLUM

Lemons 23 Lemon millefeuille 24 Lemon babas 26 Lemon tartlets 28 Lemon-pepper eclairs 31

Mirabelle plum tart

NECTARINE Normandy nectarine tart

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45 48

KUMQUAT Kumquat Basque cake 50

ORANGE Orange tart 53 Orange tartlets 55 Orange-jasmine eclairs 56

GRAPEFRUIT Grapefruit tartlets 60 Grapefruit from age blanc 63

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QUINCE Tatin-style pressed quince

98

MELON Peppered melon

135

AVOCADO Avocado-coconut

100

eclairs

136

BANANA

PEAR Chocolate-b lack truffle pizza Pear tartlets

Pineapple , avocado

106

Pear and almond tart Charbroiled pears

105

Banana pie Fluffy banana-lemon

139

verbe na tart

112

PASSION

FRUIT

Pure passion tartlets

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124

141

111

Passion f ruit-ginger

142

eclairs

147

116

121

KIWI Pure kiwi entremets

148

LYCHEE Silver lychee Saint Honore cake Lychee-geranium roses

152

157

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161

Mango-passion

162

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324

WILi) F~UIT CRANBERRY Cranberry millefeuille

171

BLACK CURRANT Black curra nt sorbet

172

FIG Fig ta rtle ts 216 Fig cookies 220 Fig tart 223

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RASPBERRY Raspberry tart 196 Raspberry-thyme Saint-Honore cake 198 Flaky brioche 203 Framboisier cake 205

RED CURRANT Red curran t French toast

206

Raisin-vanilla rolls 233 Kouglof 234

RHUBARB Strawberry-rhubarb eclairs 236 Rhubarb spheres 239

325

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ALMOND Almond scones 249 Almo nd Paris-Brest 250 Almond eclai rs 254 Almond galette 257

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PEANUT Peanut rol ls 271 Peanut cookies 272

HAZELNUT Hazelnu t Paris-Brest 275 Hazelnut cro issants 276 Hazelnut ta rtlets 279 Hazelnuts 282

PECAN Pecan-caramel cookies 285 Pecan eclai rs 289

WALNUT Walnut wafers

290

COCONUT Coconut Paris-Brest 293 Coconut ent remets 294 Coconut pompons 298

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301

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267

326

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301

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SHALL CAKES AND COOKIES

106

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305

86

142 187

Wild strawberry tartlets

224

Rubik's cake 306 Walnut wafers

290

TARTS Apple tart

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124

Cherry tart to share 176 254

Chocolate-black t ruffle pizza 105

Avocado-coconut eclairs Lemon-pepper eclairs

136 31

Orange-jasmine eclairs Passion fruit - ginger eclairs

Fig tart

223

Fluffy banana-lemon verbena tart

56 147

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Pecan eclai rs 289

Orange tart

Strawberry-rhubarb eclairs 236

Pear and almond tart

83

53 111

l)EJJE~T T7PE

141

333

Raspberry tart

PLATED DESSERTS

196

Rosemary-apricot tart Strawberry-basil tart

Black currant sorbet

75

Tatin-style pressed quince Wild blackberry tart

227

Wi Id blueberry tart

231

172

Charbroiled pears

191 98

Cherry beet

112

178

Chestnut, hazelnut, and lemon

267

Clementine pepper 48 Grapefruit fromage blanc

63

Lemon babas 26

CAKES AND ENTREMETS Almond galette Almond Paris-Brest Banana pie

250

139

Coconut entremets

294

Coconut Paris-Brest 293 Coconut pompons 298 Cranberry mil lefeuille

Lime shiso 34 Lychee-geranium roses 157

257

171

Mango- passion fruit ravioli

162

Mango, vani lla, and ginger

161

Peacheswith almond milk

91

Peppered melon Pineapple, avocado

100 135

St rawberry vacheri n 184 Toasted apricots w it h lavender

Fraisier cake 192

77

Framboisier cake 205 Hazelnut Paris-Brest 275 Kumquat Basque cake 50 Lemon millefeuil le 24 Mont blanc

Hazelnuts

282

Lemons 23

263

Pistachio Paris-Brest 302 Pure kiwi entremets

SCULPTED FRUIT/NUTS

148

Raspberry-thyme Saint-Honore cake 198 Rhubarb spheres 239 Silver lychee Saint Honore cake 152

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334

Almond 28, 32, 36, 41, 45, so, 53, 55, 60, 70, 75, So, 83, 86, 91, 106, 111, 112, 116, 121, 124, 139, 141, 142, 148, 152, 162, 175, 176, 178, 187, 191, 196, 198, 216, 220, 223, 224, 227, 231, 234, 249, 250, 254, 257, 260, 263, 279, 314, 317 - grou nd 19, so, 139, 148, 157, 161, 257, 294, 298, 306, 312, 314 - paste 34, 63, 139, 176, 178, 191, 205, 220, 254, 257 Almond milk 91,254,257 Apple 116, 121, 124 - j uice 116, 121, 315 Apricot 70, 75, 77 Avocado 135, 136 1--

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C Cardamom 98 Cherry 175, 176, 178 Chestnut 260, 263, 267, 316 - candied 260, 263, 267 Chocolate 23, 24, 31, 36, 41, 45, 55, 56, 60, 70, 86, 105, 106, 116, 121, 142, 147, 148, 157, 161, 175, 187, 192, 205, 216, 239, 279, 282, 294, 317 Cilantro 162 Clementine 45, 48, 53 Cocoa - butte r 19, 70, 106, 152, 157, 176, 178, 191, 196, 198, 224, 227, 231, 233, 236, 294, 314, 317 - powder 70, 105, 267, 275 Coconut 136, 293, 294, 298, 316 - puree 136, 294, 298 - shredded 161, 294, 316

Coconut milk 136,294 Cranberry 171 Creme de peche liqueur 86

[) Dil l 116 Doi~ Matar6

223

E Earl Grey tea 19, 20 Espelette pepper 135, 178, 187

F Fig 216, 220, 223 Fig leaf 216, 223 Finger lime 23, 31, 32, 55, 56, 60, 306 Fromage blanc 19, 48, 63, 112

Ci Geranium 157 Ginger 147 - candied 147 Ginger vinegar 161 Golden raisin 234 Grand Marnier 53 Grapefrui t 60, 63 - candied 60

H Hazelnut 260, 263, 267, 275, 276, 279, 282, 285, 316, 317 Honey 20, 26, 32, 34, 63, 70, 77, 91, 112, 135, 176, 178, 191, 205, 216, 220, 236, 239, 276, 316

I Iranian dried lime

41

Jasmine 56 Juniper berries 106

335

Q Kirsch 23, 36, 45, 55, 60, So, 175, 178 Kiwi 148 Kumquat so

L Lavender 77 Lemon 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 31, 32, 34, 41, 45, 53, 70, 77, So, 91, 98, 106, 112, 116, 121, 124, 135, 142, 147, 157, 176, 178, 198, 203, 227, 231, 260, 263, 267, 306, 315 - candied 31, 41,306 Lemongrass 141 Lime 32, 34, 36, so, 86, 135, 141, 148,175, 192, 224 Lychee 152, 157

Quince 98 Qui noa - black 148 - red 148

Raisin 233 Raspberry 196, 198, 203, 205, 315 Red currant 206 Rhubarb 236, 239, 316 Rose - ext ract 121 - crystallized petals 121 Rosemary 70, 75, 317 Rum 53, 111, 139, 152, 175, 196, 198, 216

Mandarin 48, 315 Mango 161, 162 Malibu rum 294,298 Manzana green apple liqueur 116 Mascarpone 70, 77, 91, 106, 136, 152, 176, 178, 191, 196, 198, 224, 227, 231, 233, 236, 263, 267, 294, 314 Melon 100 Mint 23, 26, 135 Mirabelle plum So Morello cherr ies 175, 178

Sesameseed - white 148, 187 - black 148 Shiso 34 St rawberry 184, 187, 191, 192, 236, 315 Sunf lower seeds 148

T Nectarine 83

0

Tarragon 32, 36, 175, 176, 178 Thyme 198, 205 Truffle 105

Orange so, 53, 55, 56, 60, 98, 315 - candied 55

p Passion fruit 142,147,162,298 Peach 86, 91 Peanut 271, 272, 306 - paste 271, 272 Pear 105, 106, 111, 112 Pecan 285, 289 Pepper 31, 112, 198 - long 100 - Sarawak 31 - Timut 41,48,63 Philadelphia cream cheese 19 Pineapple 135, 316 Pine nut 112, 148, 301 Pistachio nut 302,305,306 Pomelo 63 Pumpkin seeds 148

Vanil la - bean 161, 171, 176, 178, 191, 192, 196, 206, 216, 220, 224, 227, 228, 231, 233, 272, 279, 282, 285, 289, 314, 315 - ext ract 161 - flavoring 206 - paste 157 - powder 116, 121, 206, 233, 306, 312 Verj uice So Verbena 86, 106, 141, 317

w Walnut 112, 290 Wi Id strawberry 224

7 Yuzu jui ce 23, 176, 178, 191

C~DRIC GROLET'SACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thank you to Franka Holtmann, manager of Le Meurice Hotel, for her trust; Thank you to Alain Ducasse for all the precious moments he has given me; Thank you to Yohann Caron and Thibault Hauchard, my two assistants, for all the wo rk they have put into this project and on a day-to-day basis; Thank you to my team, wi t hout whom this book wou ldn't have come into being; Thank yo u to Maureen Wath ieu for al I her invaluable advice; Thank you to Maison Colom for supplying me with highquality f ruit; Thank you to Bernadette for all her unique products; Thank you to Meurice for having given me the opportunity to do th is book; Thank yo u to Pierre Monetta fo r understanding my desserts and for having the gift for portraying the m in his beautiful photos; Thank you to Soins graphiques, and particularly to Pierre Tachon for his talent and the incredible wo rk he carried out on the graphic design of this book; Thank you to Emily Xueref-Poviac for accompanying me through my professional career.

COLLECTION DIRECTOR Alain Ducasse

MANAGING DIRECTOR Aurore Charoy

EDITORIALMANAGER Alice Gouget

EDITOR JessicaRostain

PHOTOGRAPHY Pierre Monetta

GRAPHICDESIGNAND ARTISTIC DIRECTION Soins graphiques Pierre Tachon, Sophie Brice, and Camille Demaimay

TRANSLATION Cillero & De Motta

PHOTOENGRAVING Nord Compo

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION Camille Gonnet cam i [email protected]

The publisher warmly thanks Romane Brune for her invaluable help

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