Whether it's Esterhazy slices, cream rolls, or Gugelhupf, Austrian cuisine finds its perfection in desserts. The renowned Viennese pastry chef Dietmar Fercher shares 180 of his irresistible recipes, beautifully illustrated by Konrad Limbeck: one cannot be more refined and diverse in temptation. This extensive collection of fine sweets includes casseroles, dumplings, puddings, and soufflés, as well as Schmarren, pancakes, and fried pastries. Essential are slices, roulades, cream desserts, and parfaits. Alongside easily understandable expert tips, you'll find anecdotes about the delightful pastries and gain important foundational knowledge from the bakery. Whether airy, creamy, or delicate: you can also create exquisite sweet temptations in your own kitchen.