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In this board, we will explore a bit about European pastry, its foundations, its ingredients, and its most iconic desserts. To understand how pastry developed in our Western civilization, we must learn about its origins and understand the fundamentals of this culinary art, as well as ask ourselves: Where do those cakes we see everywhere actually come from?

Pastry has gained significant relevance today, becoming highly popular and in demand, especially with the rise of social media. Although its roots trace back to ancient times, with desserts made by the Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians, it began to take a more formal shape and develop into what we know today in France during the 18th century, thanks to "Marie-Antoine Carême (1784–1833), who is widely considered to be the first ‘celebrity chef’, bringing pastry into the world of grande cuisine" (Gazzard, 2015).

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Gazzard, C. (2015, October 21). The history of pastry. Great British Chefs. https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/features/history-of-pastry/

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Taste France Magazine on Instagram: "What is French pâtisserie, really? 🍰✨ And where did this delicious art form come from? 🇫🇷🤔
Pâtisserie isn’t just about desserts, it’s a legacy steeped in tradition ❤️
Let's explore the exquisite world of French pastries with Charlotte Toubeau (@chocolate.cake.and.roses), deputy pastry chef at @lagrandeepicerie 🍰😍

Join us on this tasty journey into the heart of French pastry heritage!

🤔 What is your favorite pastry?
👉 Check out our article about this delicious French art on TasteFrance.com or via the link in our bio!

#asktheexpert #frenchpâtisserie #pastry #tastefrance"

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79 likes, 3 comments - tastefrancemagazine on July 6, 2025: "What is French pâtisserie, really? 🍰✨ And where did this delicious art form come from? 🇫🇷🤔
Pâtisserie isn’t just about desserts, it’s a legacy steeped in tradition ❤️
Let's explore the exquisite world of French pastries with Charlotte Toubeau (@chocolate.cake.and.roses), deputy pastry chef at @lagrandeepicerie 🍰😍

Join us on this tasty journey into the heart of French pastry heritage!

🤔 What is your favorite pastry?
👉 Check out our article about this delicious French art on TasteFrance.com or via the link in our bio!

#asktheexpert #frenchpâtisserie #pastry #tastefrance". 

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Fabulously Delicious The French Food Podcast on Instagram: "Forget Bake Off — meet Marie-Antoine Carême, the 19th-century French chef who turned desserts into edible palaces. 🍰✨ From sugar-spun gondolas to pastry pyramids, his pièces montées were the real showstoppers. Discover the sweet story behind the original king of culinary spectacle on Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast. 🎧
 #fabulouslydelicious #frenchfoodpodcast #marieantoinecarême #hautecuisine #frenchdesserts #historyoffood #pastrychef #piècesmontées #foodhistory #carême"

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17 likes, 0 comments - andrewpriorfabulously on May 5, 2025: "Forget Bake Off — meet Marie-Antoine Carême, the 19th-century French chef who turned desserts into edible palaces. 🍰✨ From sugar-spun gondolas to pastry pyramids, his pièces montées were the real showstoppers. Discover the sweet story behind the original king of culinary spectacle on Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast. 🎧
 #fabulouslydelicious #frenchfoodpodcast #marieantoinecarême #hautecuisine #frenchdesserts #historyoffood #pastrychef #piècesmontées #foodhistory #carême". 

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Recipe for success: France's pastry culture

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The world’s best online pastry classes. on Instagram: "Learn about sugars in this online class at @pastryclass, as well as ingredient characteristics and safety.

Ramon Morató returns with his second PastryClass that will turn your chocolate to success and a usual bonbon into a professional one.

This class isn’t just about bonbons, it’s the experience of a lifetime at @pastryclass.

Discover how to make casted, naked, and enrobed chocolates with liquid, ganache, creamy, and vegan fillings.

You’ll learn about the molecular approach, bonbon formulations, and various safety and storage practices that help you maintain the quality of your bonbon (no bacteria here!).

Enroll today at pastryclass.com. Link in bio @pastryclass"

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6,376 likes, 85 comments - pastryclass on June 29, 2023: "Learn about sugars in this online class at @pastryclass, as well as ingredient characteristics and safety.

Ramon Morató returns with his second PastryClass that will turn your chocolate to success and a usual bonbon into a professional one.

This class isn’t just about bonbons, it’s the experience of a lifetime at @pastryclass.

Discover how to make casted, naked, and enrobed chocolates with liquid, ganache, creamy, and vegan fillings.

You’ll learn about the molecular approach, bonbon formulations, and various safety and storage practices that help you maintain the quality of your bonbon (no bacteria here!).

Enroll today at pastryclass.com. Link in bio @pastryclass". 

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Trigg Ferrano | Creative Recipes & Cooking Tips en Instagram: "French Baked Goods Explained. 

Of course, these are not ALL the pastries in the French bakery scene. I left out some of my personal favorites, and many of the "patisserie" or sugary sweet treats that you'll find in most French pastry shops. If I missed your favorite, I'm sorry. Please explain it to everyone else in a comment, and then it will be a part of this video's "footnotes." Thanks. 

My goal of this short was just to focus on some of the baked goods that you'll find in most BOULANGERIEs or bakeries in France, so that travelers will feel more comfortable trying something new. 

Just try what looks good, the only way to mess up is if you only get a croissant and baguette because you're afraid to try something new. 

#france #pastries #croissant #europe"

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2,485 likes, 41 comments - triggtube el June 8, 2025: "French Baked Goods Explained. 

Of course, these are not ALL the pastries in the French bakery scene. I left out some of my personal favorites, and many of the "patisserie" or sugary sweet treats that you'll find in most French pastry shops. If I missed your favorite, I'm sorry. Please explain it to everyone else in a comment, and then it will be a part of this video's "footnotes." Thanks. 

My goal of this short was just to focus on some of the baked goods that you'll find in most BOULANGERIEs or bakeries in France, so that travelers will feel more comfortable trying something new. 

Just try what looks good, the only way to mess up is if you only get a croissant and baguette because you're afraid to try something new. 

#france #pastries #croissant #europe". 

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European Classic Pastry - Angélica Gutiérrez Vázquez

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John Friia | All About NYC on Instagram: "One of the most famous desserts you can have in Vienna is the original Sachertorte from @sacherhotels and I was able to get a behind the scenes look at how the city’s most popular cake is made with @natstebbing.pastry 
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#sachertorte #hotelsacher #vienna #wien #austria #foodhistory #food #dessert #visitvienna #discovervienna ##austrian #worldhistory #bts #howitsmade #travel #travelvlog #cake #culinary #europe #luxury #luxurylifestyle #sacherhotel"

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255 likes, 8 comments - here_in_ny on July 20, 2025: "One of the most famous desserts you can have in Vienna is the original Sachertorte from @sacherhotels and I was able to get a behind the scenes look at how the city’s most popular cake is made with @natstebbing.pastry 
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#sachertorte #hotelsacher #vienna #wien #austria #foodhistory #food #dessert #visitvienna #discovervienna ##austrian #worldhistory #bts #howitsmade #travel #travelvlog #cake #culinary #europe #luxury #luxurylifestyle #sacherhotel". 

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How Tiramisu is made (and how it was invented)

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Learning about classic European pastry had helped us understand how precision, technique, and creativity come together in each dessert. Through the different preparations we made in class, we realized how every dough, cream, and filling has a purpose and a story behind it. Working with recipes like the Saint Honoré or the Fraisier taught me the importance of balance between flavor and presentation, while desserts like the Linzer Torte and the Black Forest cake showed me how tradition and culture influence pastry making. Overall, these experiences helped me appreciate not only the technical complexity of European pastry but also the artistry and discipline it requires to create something that’s both classic and timeless.

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