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French Toast Cinnamon Buns

French Toast Cinnamon Buns

Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

Brown Butter Peach Tourte

Brown Butter Peach Tourte

Raspberry Vanilla Panna Cotta Tarts

Raspberry Vanilla Panna Cotta Tarts

Chocolate Pecan Tart

Chocolate Pecan Tart

Cranberry Curd and Speculoos Tart

Cranberry Curd and Speculoos Tart

Alsatian Apple Tart (Classic French Tart Aux Pommes)

Alsatian Apple Tart (Classic French Tart Aux Pommes)

Parmesan Chive Scones

Parmesan Chive Scones

Swedish Visiting Cake

Swedish Visiting Cake

Chinese New Year Cotton Cheesecake (Year of the Rat)

Chinese New Year Cotton Cheesecake (Year of the Rat)

Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls from Pastry Love

Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls from Pastry Love

Matcha Creme Brulee Tarts from Tartine

Matcha Creme Brulee Tarts from Tartine

S’mores Chocolate Whiskey Pudding Tart

S’mores Chocolate Whiskey Pudding Tart

Sunny Clementine Cardamom Cake

Sunny Clementine Cardamom Cake

Perfect Dark Chocolate Pudding

Perfect Dark Chocolate Pudding

Almond Shortbread with Raspberry White Chocolate Frosting

Almond Shortbread with Raspberry White Chocolate Frosting

Best Baking Cookbooks of 2018

Best Baking Cookbooks of 2018

Apple Marzipan Cake

Apple Marzipan Cake

Autumn Pumpkin Tart

Autumn Pumpkin Tart

Strawberry Vanilla Chamomile Tart

Strawberry Vanilla Chamomile Tart

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about pastrygirl

Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, daughter, and dog Max. More about pastrygirl

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