Bernard Laurance’s passion for food has sent him around the globe in pursuit of authentic dessert recipes from the world’s great culinary traditions. Sample a Portuguese pastéis de nata, indulge in a creamy slice of New York cheesecake, taste a Japanese mochi, or try an Italian hazelnut-almond-chocolate baci di dama. French food blogging sensation Bernard Laurance takes the reader on an international culinary tour via 110 expertly tested recipes for authentic world desserts. A self-described recipe decoder, Bernard is passionate about unlocking and sharing the secrets behind the world’s favorite desserts. The dishes are organized by geographic region, and Bernard introduces each dessert, offering context about its origins or a personal anecdote relaying his quest for the quintessential recipe. His easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions—that he has tested and retested until he achieved perfection—are accompanied by lavish photographs; together they offer achievable inspiration for successful dessert-making at home.

About The Author

Bernard Laurance is a self-taught cook who has been experimenting with recipes since the age of seven. He has traveled extensively, seeking out authentic recipes in all corners of the world. In early 2010, he began documenting his recipes in French on his popular blog, lacuisinedebernard.com, which includes more than 600 recipes and won the 2010 culinary Golden Blog Award. He has an ever-expanding fan base, with more than two million hits per month and 45,000 Facebook likes. Bernard, who is trilingual (English-French-Portuguese), hosts a cooking program on Cuisine+. Amélie Roche is a culinary photographer whose work has been published in several books and magazines.