Picture Day Friday

Suédois Dessert by Master Chef Antonin Carême. Illustration by C.F. Plummerey c. 1835. Image copyrighted by Glen H Sparky.

Here's a recipe for suédois with apples and almonds (in French). As you can see, the dessert as such looks simple and is easy to make. However, in the hands of the hugely talented master pâtissier Carême, it's a work of art.