Passion for Dessert with Jacques Torres
Pastry chef extraordinaire Jacques Torres indulges his passion for dessert by exploring the wide world of sweets. Jacques journeys through the United States and Europe to meet and learn the secrets of the finest artisanal pastry and candy makers in the world. Then, back in his own kitchen, Jacques shares how he creates his signature sweets- which range from traditional to wildly over-the-top creations. Join Jacques and indulge your passion for dessert.
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Pastry chef extraordinaire Jacques Torres indulges his passion for dessert by exploring the wide world of sweets. Jacques journeys through the United States and Europe to meet and learn the secrets of the finest artisanal pastry and candy makers in the world. Then, back in his own kitchen, Jacques shares how he creates his signature sweets- which range from traditional to wildly over-the-top creations. Join Jacques and indulge your passion for dessert.
Episodes
S1 | E1
The Croissant (PASTRY)
Croissants; Pain Au Chocolat; Dough Basket
S1 | E2
Doughnuts
Cloudpuffs; Bomboloni; Sculpted Centerpiece
S1 | E3
Celebration Cakes (PASTRY)
Royal Icing; Rolling Fondant; Poured Sugar Cake Stand; Magic Flowers
S1 | E4
Elevated Kid Food (CANDY)
Cotton Candy; Tri-Color No-Egg Marshmallows; Lollipop Faces
S1 | E5
Holiday (CANDY)
Berlingot; Candy Canes; Candy Ribbons; Lollipops; Blown Sugar Figure
S1 | E6
Thanksgiving (PASTRY)
Cranberry Creme Caramel; Bread Pudding; Pumpkin Pie In A Squash Shell; Sugar Corn Centerpiece
S1 | E7
Exotic Sweets (CANDY)
Wagashi Dessert With Marzipan Doves In Lemon Grass Jello On Lemon-Rice Shortbread; Earl Grey Tea Tarts; Chocolate Sculpture
S1 | E8
Ice Cream (PASTRY)
Jacques gets inspired at Ronnybrook Farm in New York, then works some magic with ice cream. Frozen Vanilla And Chocolate Vacherin; Ice Sculpture
S1 | E9
World Pastry Competition (CANDY)
Peanut Brittle; Gourmet Coconut Bars; Free-Form Sugar Centerpiece
S1 | E10
Feeding A Crowd (PASTRY)
Jacques learns how to feed a huge crowd at a hotel in Las Vegas, then creates his own desserts to feed a crowd. Cheese Twists; Anchovy Puffs; Olive Puffs; Apple Tart Runway; Raspberry Tart; The Fontaine
S1 | E11
Patisserie de Provence (PASTRY)
Jacques visits his favorite pastry shop in Provence, then shares some classic Provencal desserts. Pithiviers; Callison D'aix; Warm Apricot Tart
S1 | E12
Almonds Are Forever (CANDY)
Branches; Raisin Punch; Almond Drops
S1 | E13
Edible Art (CANDY)
Floral Sugar Squares; Chocolate Stamps; Stained Glass