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Jaime Schick | Plated Desserts

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In A Spectrum of Options, Jaime Schick @vanillabeanchef examines color theory as a tool for shaping balance, movement and visual intention in plated dessert design. Featured in Pastry Arts Magazine Issue 26, the piece reminds chefs that while color can heighten presentation, flavor remains the foundation. Tap the link in bio to subscribe and explore the full issue ✨ by @vanillabeanchef

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2 months ago

Geography of Flavor

My article for @pastryartsmag explores single origin ingredients in plated desserts. by @vanillabeanchef

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4 months ago

Spring Parsnip Custard Tart, Cardamom Sable, Coffee Orange Fluid Gel, Clementine and Mango, White Chocolate Petals and Coffee Ice Cream.

#plateddessert #unexpectedflavors #coffeedessert

Would you try this unexpected flavor pairing? by @vanillabeanchef

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4 months ago

Lilac White Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Rhubarb Lilac Gel, Sweet Pickled Rhubarb, Vanilla Crunch, Fresh Strawberries, Strawberry Sorbet, Rhubarb Tuile.

This would also work with any other floral flavors - rose, violet, orange blossom, pink peppercorn…..

What do you think!?

#platingideas #dessertplating #springdessert taken in Massachusetts by @vanillabeanchef

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4 months ago

Lilac inspired plated dessert! Part 1
Lilac mousse, vanilla cake, pickled rhubarb, strawberry rhubarb lilac gel, strawberry sorbet, vanilla crunch, fresh strawberries. #plateddesserts #strawberryrhubarb #lilacseason taken in Massachusetts by @vanillabeanchef

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4 months ago

Chocolate Cremeux, Olive Oil Frozen Yogurt, Grapefruit, Tarragon.

Chaine des Rotisseurs 2026 Rhode Island Induction Dinner.

Thank you @susanlagalle for helping me prep and plate. And to @connornobileculinary and all the other @jwufoodinnovation students that assisted.

#chainedesrotisseurs #plateddesserts #plateddessert #dessertplating taken in Rhode Island by @vanillabeanchef

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7 months ago

My September issue contribution to @pastryartsmag

Answering the question of “how can whole grains be incorporated in dessert?”

Writing this was educational and inspirational for me and hopefully for you as well!

I’d love to know how you are incorporating whole grains in your desserts, too!

#pastryartsmag #wholegrains #wholegraindesserts #dessertinspired #dessertinspiration by @vanillabeanchef

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8 months ago

A little food, a lot of coffee and @sigepstars Junior World Cup taken in Rimini Italy by @vanillabeanchef

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8 months ago

Had an amazing time visiting the SIGEP world expo for foodservice excellence in Rimini Italy with @vanillabeanchef - we were observing the Juniores World Pastry Cup. In between competitions we had some extra time to taste test gelato, for research (obviously) by @vanillabeanchef

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8 months ago

Pastry Arts Virtual Summit 2025 brought together an incredible lineup of pastry professionals, chocolatiers, and dessert innovators — and I’m thrilled to have been one of them!

Be sure to check out the Summit on demand and learn from every incredible session.

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#pastryartsmag #pastryartsvirtualsummit2025 #pastryartsvirtualsummit #pastryclass #pastrycourses taken in Boston, Massachusetts by @vanillabeanchef

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10 months ago

Classic.

Sunshine Cake, Poached Pear, Candied Walnuts, Vanilla Ice Cream

For the @acfrhodeisland 50th Anniversary Gala, that honored Chef Lars Johansson, I took inspiration from Lars’ 1984 Culinary Olympics recipes. The star of this dish is his recipe for California Sunshine Cake - raisins, walnuts and orange.

#acfrhodeislandchapter #acfchefs #acfnewengland #classicdessert #classicdesserts #plateddessert #galadessert taken in JWU-HARBOR VIEW by @vanillabeanchef

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a year ago

Sponsored by Harvey & Sons Fine Teas

Brûléed Pumpkin Cake
Black Sesame Chantilly & Candied Sesame
Pumpkin Caramel
@harneytea Gingerbread Festival Tea Ice Cream
Salted Chocolate Caramel Ganache

The warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon and molasses in the Gingerbread Festival tea are a perfect match.
Check my favd collection for discount. Link in bio.

#ad #plateddessert #plateddesserts #pumpkindessert #falldessert
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#FineTeaExperience by @vanillabeanchef

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