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NEW! AUTOGRAPHED Life's Sweetest Moments cookbook
NEW! ORDER A SIGNED COPY NOW! (OUT OCTOBER 8TH, 2024)
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From legendary and award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel, a baking book of more than 40 simple dessert recipes paired with heartwarming stories celebrating life’s sweetest moments.
It’s been more than 10 years since Chef Dominique Ansel opened the doors to his eponymous bakery and took the world by storm with the Cronut®. Along the way he’s discovered that behind every dessert, there’s not just a recipe, but a story to share. From marriage proposals over a cup of hot chocolate, to the many first dates in the line outside his bakery, Ansel has come to realize that when there is pastry, there is a special moment behind it.
In Life’s Sweetest Moments, you’ll find 42 heartwarming and uplifting stories of Chef Dominique’s loved ones and regulars, paired with simple, achievable, but no less indulgent recipes for desserts and baked goods perfect for home bakers of all levels, including:
- Crème Brûlée
- Hazelnut Cake
- Earl Grey French Toast with Orange Blossom Maple Syrup
- The Ultimate Cookie
- Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Mascarpone Icing
- Tiramisu
- Hot Chocolate with Pink Champagne Marshmallows
- Vanilla Bean Birthday Cake with Homemade Sprinkles
In this charming and beautiful book, the most accessible of Ansel’s to date, you'll discover moving stories—like that of the two regulars, one an older woman who visited the bakery to buy a financier for her husband every morning, and the other an older man who every evening purchased after-dinner dessert tarts for his wife. It took years for Chef Dominique to realize they were, in fact, married to each other. When they requested a special dessert to celebrate their wedding anniversary, Chef Dominique combined their regular orders and created a Strawberry & Financier Fruit Tart.
Even when there’s no grand occasion or a specific holiday—you can sprinkle in a little bit of love to the day with Life’s Sweetest Moments, just because.
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NEW: 5pc Cronut® Holes Gift Box
**LAUNCHING TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH FOR NATIONWIDE SHIPPING FOR DELIVERY DATES FROM MAY 6T...
**LAUNCHING TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH FOR NATIONWIDE SHIPPING FOR DELIVERY DATES FROM MAY 6TH-30TH.** (PRO TIP: We'll be launching new inventory often! Add yourself to the "Email When Available" list at the bottom of this page, and you'll be emailed (in the order you sign up) when new inventory is launched.) Please note: these are for nationwide shipping, not for Soho NYC pick-ups. Description: The Cronut® is turning 12 years old this year! This May 2025, to celebrate a delicious dozen...
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*Sign up for "email when available" to be notified when we launch new batches!* PLEASE READ THE D...
*Sign up for "email when available" to be notified when we launch new batches!* PLEASE READ THE DATES BELOW to see what Estimated Delivery Dates correspond with what flavor. We're excited to ship Chef Dominique's iconic Cronut® for the first time! His signature half-croissant, half-doughnut creation launched at Dominique Ansel Bakery in NYC in 2013. Not to be mistaken as simply croissant dough that's been fried, it's made with laminated dough similar to a croissant but uses a proprietary rec...
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4pc DKA (Dominique's Kouign Amann) Gift Box
**NOTE** Due to the delicacy and perishability of the DKA we only offer overnight shipping. Also...
**NOTE** Due to the delicacy and perishability of the DKA we only offer overnight shipping. Also, due to the high demand and limited quantity, customers are only allowed a maximum of 3 units of 4pc DKA's per order. For larger quantities, please contact us at customerservice@dominiqueanselonline.com. Description: Best described as a “caramelized croissant,” our classic DKA (short for “Dominique’s Kouign Amann”) is a Breton pastry that features a crispy, caramelized crust on the outside with a...
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2pc Cronut® & 2pc DKA Combo Gift Box
*Sign up for "email when available" to be notified when we launch new batches & flavors!* PLE...
*Sign up for "email when available" to be notified when we launch new batches & flavors!* PLEASE READ THE DATES BELOW to see what Estimated Delivery Dates correspond with what flavor. The best of both worlds! This 4pc gift box includes 2pcs of Chef Dominique's iconic Cronut® pastry, AND 2pcs of DKA (Dominique's Kouign Amann) which is similar to a caramelized croissant with tender flaky layers (and it happens to be our #1 best-selling pastry in all of our shops around the world!). Now's y...
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