Bake the Moment

Throughout her career as a pastry chef and instructor, Inesa Poltseva has returned to the same belief: a dessert is never only about taste. It becomes part of a celebration, a family tradition, a gesture of care, or a memory shared with the people who matter most.

This book brings together 14 of Inesa’s carefully selected dessert recipes — elegant, timeless creations designed for both special occasions and everyday moments worth celebrating.

Inside, you will find refined mousse cakes, delicate tartlets, celebration cakes, cupcakes, cheesecake, choux pastry, and a modern meringue creation. Each recipe reflects a balance of professional pastry knowledge and an approachable way of working, allowing home bakers to create beautiful desserts with confidence.

Every recipe has been thoughtfully developed and thoroughly tested, with precise ingredient measurements, detailed instructions, and explanations of key techniques. Alongside the desserts, Inesa shares essential pastry foundations, including working with meringue, chocolate, and gelatin — the elements that help transform a good dessert into a memorable one.

Designed for bakers at different stages of their journey, this collection offers both inspiration and practical guidance: a place to discover new techniques, revisit familiar flavors, and create desserts that become part of your own traditions.