Rustique: Les Desserts de Maison

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Known for re-energizing classic French pastry, Yann Couvreur turns his attention here to the desserts of home, which remain deeply rooted in seasonal rhythms and memory. While his earlier books have focused on pâtisserie-style creations intended for display, Rustique shifts the setting to the home table, without sacrificing refinement or detail. The recipes are organized by season and emphasize fruit and texture giving familiar favorites a new edge—banana bread topped with caramelized slices of fruit, cherries jubilee wrapped in puff pastry, a crisp doughnut perfumed with citrus. There’s no specialized equipment required, and the ingredients are largely pantry staples. Still, the results are elegant—proof that refinement doesn’t need to feel remote. Hardcover. Color photographs throughout. In French.

• Binding: Hardcover

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