"Basics: Desserts is the second in a series that will completely demystify cooking through step-by-step photography. It is a short but comprehensive photographic primer with recipes and techniques thatshowcase staple recipes like pastry dough, cake batter, and cream fillings plus how to use them in your favorite classic desserts. Fromthere, learn to bake, assemble, and decorate desserts for any occasion. With over 70 recipes, bake your way through everything from big celebration cakes to an easy single-serve chocolate mug cake, plusfruit tarts three ways, a 3-tier showstopping pavlova, classic créme brûlée, and more. Basics: Desserts is for anyone looking to gain confidence in the kitchen, grow their dessert repertoire, and generally add a little extra sweetness to life. It is a must-have addition to any cookbook library."--