Cédric Grolet: Fruit, Flower, Opéra Patisserie Set
Description
“Fruits are my first love,” says Cédric Grolet—and in his debut book Fruits, he transforms 45 fruits into edible sculptures that fool the eye and thrill the palate. Using his signature trompe-l’œil techniques, Grolet captures the essence of each fruit with astonishing realism—from the glisten of a lime to the delicate blush of a raspberry.
The book is organized by fruit families, taking you on a sensory journey through:
- Citrus
- Stone fruits
- Seeded fruits
- Exotic fruits
- Red & black berries
- Wild fruits
- Nuts
Fleurs
“With a simple flower, you can conquer the world.”
That belief, passed down from his mother, lies at the heart of Fleurs—Cédric Grolet’s tribute to the delicate beauty and emotional power of flowers. In this deeply personal book, Grolet channels life, elegance, and purity into over 80 floral desserts that bloom with artistic detail and seasonal rhythm. Each chapter reflects the changing year, with ingredients and designs inspired by nature’s calendar:
- Spring: Lilac, camellia, lime
- Summer: Cherry, strawberry, apricot
- Autumn: Yuzu, pistachio, peanut
- Winter: Coffee, cookies, Noël
Named after the historic Palais Garnier, just steps from Cédric Grolet’s Paris pâtisserie, Opéra is an homage to the artistry, elegance, and structure of French tradition-both culinary and cultural. In Opéra, Grolet leaves behind the fruit illusions of his first book to rediscover the roots of French patisserie. Structured like a full-day performance, each “act” mirrors the rhythm of a Paris bakery:
- 7 a.m. – Morning: Viennoiseries & breads (croissants, baguettes, kouign-amann)
- 11 a.m. – Midday: Mille-feuille, éclairs, Paris-Brest
- 3 p.m. – Afternoon: Desserts & frozen fruit sorbets
- 5 p.m. – Evening: Final bread batches before close
- Includes 3 iconic books: Fruit, Flowers, and Opéra Patisserie
- Over 310 recipes and 500+ full-color images across all titles
- Designed for pastry novices and connoisseurs alike
Dimensions:
Fruit: 9 x 11.5 in
Flowers: 9 x 11 in
Opéra Patisserie: 9.45 x 1.4 x 11.8 in
Care: Wipe covers gently with a dry cloth and store all volumes in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
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