The Zumbo files: unlocking the recipe secrets of a master pâtissier

Renowned Australian pastry chef Adriano Zumbo invites us into his world of patisserie to share his incredible recipes for chouxmacas (a choux pastry/macaron hybrid), petits gateaux, savoury specialties, zonuts, and zumbarons

Each chapter of The Zumbo Files delves into a delicious genre of patisserie. Recipes explore and experiment with unique flavor combinations, exciting textures, and bold colors—providing a rare glimpse into the creative mind of the patissier critics have deemed the "Sweet Assassin." The Zumbo Files also includes step-by-step instructions for the basic recipe of each patisserie style, with stunning recipe variations to create a multitude of irresistible delights . The chapter on petits gateaux features some of the most incredible creations—including the famed V8 Diesel, an incredible eight-layered confection of rich chocolate—to really put your patisserie skills to the test. The colors are bright, the flavors unexpected, and the experience of recreating these quirky Zumbo recipes a complete delight. Includes dual measures.