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About Pâtisserie Extraordinaire

Skilled culinary instructor and Accomplished pastry chef and instructor, Fred Csibi-Levin shares the secrets to crafting impressive trompe l’oeil desserts: edible optical illusions filled with your choice of mousses, sponges, fruit fillings, and more.

Create unforgettable pastries that are as delicious as they are showstopping with this collection of astonishing illusion entremets recipes. Layered with innovative flavor combinations, tempting textural components, and artful finishes, each pastry is designed to tantalize and inspire―and the 31 base recipes allow for endless creativity and customization from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Combining detailed dessert recipes with foundational pastry essentials, thoughtful instructions, and step-by-step photography throughout, this culinary artist’s guide is perfect for aspiring pastry chefs and confident home bakers.

  • 3 pages linear illustration224
    Pages
  • 3 Folders linear illustration3-Parts
    Guide
  • A cookbook linear illustration with a whisk on the cover31 Base
    Recipes
  • a calendar illustrationRelease
    09/29/2026

More than a collection of recipes, this guide offers a structured approach to mastering illusion entremets—blending technique, creativity, and precision to help readers design desserts that are as technically sound as they are visually compelling.

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Endorsements

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Dorie Greenspan

New York Times bestselling author
James Beard Award winner

“Fred makes illusion real. He reveals every detail, step, and nuance that makes trompe l’oeil pastries so precious.”

Matt Adlard

Bestselling Author of Bake It Better. 

“This book is packed with detail and precision to give you the confidence needed to level up your pastry!”

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Dinara Kasko

Pastry Designer, owner Dinara Kasko molds

“A beautifully designed book that is as practical as it is inspiring. A must have for every modern pastry chef.”

bestselling author of The Cake Bible

Rose Levy Beranbaum

Bestselling author of The Cake Bible
James Beard Award winner

“It takes a scientist, wizard, and artist to create magical trompe l’oeil desserts that truly fool the eye and delight the palate. Fred is all three!”

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Lan Lam

Producer at America’s Test Kitchen

“The thoughtful organization, attention to detail, and beautiful photography in this book are a joy to take in.”

JOANNE CHANG

Owner of Flour Bakery + Cafe
James Beard Award winner

“This book is a gorgeous and thoughtful treat! It’s filled with whimsy and delight, just like Fred. The author’s goal is to teach you the joys of French pâtisserie, and with these recipes, you’ll become a master like him.”