r/Baking • u/voltagerise • Jul 19 '26
Showcase (No-Recipe) Started a new job last month and they've been giving me near full creative freedom. Here's a collection of the things I've made so far
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u/BakeItBaby Jul 19 '26
Everything, and I mean everything, looks so delicious and neatly put together!! I love the decoration on the alfajores (I'm assuming they're alfajores, I have never had such dark dulce de leche but it looks delicious). The palmeras/palmiers, too, are just screaming for a cup of espresso on the side to seal the deal. I'd be more than happy to have a pastry in the establishment you work for ❤️❤️
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u/voltagerise Jul 19 '26
Yes they're alfajores! I'm in buenos aires, Argentina. The cookies have walnut powder in them and i tempered the white chocolate for the coating
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u/BakeItBaby Jul 19 '26
Me lo imaginaba!! Eso de poner nueces suena genial, nunca lo he probado. Preparo los míos con harina de trigo y maicena. Pensé que los alfajores argentinos tradicionalmente tenían meringue, pero chocolate blanco suena 100 veces mejor!
En todo caso: todo se ve riquísimo y lamento no vivir más cerca 😂😂
Suerte con el partido!! ⚽️🇦🇷
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u/MiyuAtsy Jul 19 '26
Los alfajores argentinos algunos tienen merengue (como los santafecinos), pero la mayoría son con cobertura de chocolate (sobretodo negro con leche).
Gracias por la suerte, acá muriendo tbh 🥲
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u/PreferenceOld6364 Jul 19 '26
Idt I have ever wanted to go to Argentina so much before seeing these pictures!!!! You have an amazing talent!!!! Your bakery is very lucky to have found you and to be able to have a job where you get to have creative freedom like that is extremely rare!!! I am literally drooling over the giant macarons!!!!💜💜💜
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u/Out_of_Darkness_mc Jul 19 '26
I LITERALLY want some of EVERYTHING!
These look delicious and beautiful at the same time!🤗Kudos to you!!
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u/Sassygogo Jul 19 '26
Please I NEED to know what all of these are (not how to make them, just names), the painted macarons have me intrigued especially the green ones
Incredible work OP, you're really talented! All of it looks delicious but some of it really looks like edible art
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u/voltagerise Jul 19 '26
Thanks!! I tried to add descriptions but the app won't let me. The green macarons are pistachio, and then we have: An array of macarons, xl macarons with raspberry namelaka, basque cheesecake, Saint honore, mango strawberry cake with the colored sponge, palmiers, mille feuille, special macarons for the world cup inspired by the Argentina flag, cheesecake NY style with cream and berry compote and I can't remember what else by cant see the post while I write the reply :(
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u/pingaichicken Jul 20 '26
All look sensational OP. I was going to ask where do you work and saw that’s the top comment already LOL. What flavor is photo #14?
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u/whitestguyuknow Jul 20 '26
Jesus christ how full #2 is is insane. I want 8 of them right now clinks plate
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u/isssabear Jul 20 '26
What's photo #10 omg They all look amazing ✨️
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u/voltagerise Jul 20 '26
It's a salted caramel and chocolate cremeux tart, the quenelle on top is whipped caramel ganache
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u/mspolytheist Jul 19 '26
Love the macarons with the painted suns!
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u/voltagerise Jul 19 '26
Thank you!! They're for the world cup, inspired by the Argentina flag
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u/Gamiac Jul 19 '26
And here my dumb ass was thinking "oh, neat, a Solaire reference, that's cute." I didn't notice the blue-colored bottoms.
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u/Winelover1027 Jul 19 '26
That’s a win-win if I ever saw one! Congrats on a job that allows you to have the ability to express yourself through food art…congrats to your boss(es) for being aware enough to give you that freedom. I bet everything tastes as good as it looks and they are selling like crazy!
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u/Holer60 Jul 19 '26
That’s talent, don’t let anyone take it away from you. Be sure those recipes are your’s not theirs as you did them on their time.. maybe they won’t try but be careful.😊😊
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u/voltagerise Jul 19 '26
They're fully mine (not really, as I source them from other places and adjust them to my liking) but every product comes from me
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u/StatisticianSweet595 Jul 19 '26
Believe me any job where the manager allows the employee to do whatever tf they want that employee will excel and ur personality and touch have shone through these cakes its clear you are their star
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u/brokebackzac Jul 19 '26
I would love and hate that job.
Love it because I'd get to make LOTS of things without having to pay for ingredients myself, but then I'd start trying to one-up myself until I hated it.
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u/tendlessly Jul 19 '26
Fuaaaaa se ve todo muy lindo y rico!
Dónde estás trabajando? (Si no querés doxxearte, acepto pm, pero necesito probar esos alfajores jajajaj)
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u/Peanut_Substantial Jul 19 '26
I see why they give you creative freedom. Your creations look delicious and beautiful.
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u/whodatfairybitch Jul 19 '26
Oh wow, these look fantastic. I’m no baker but I love to look at the beautiful things people here create. Thank you for sharing!
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u/catzpyjamas Jul 19 '26
I'm jealous as hell. I miss creative freedom!
Your stuff looks amazing and delicious. You are very talented.
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u/RedditHumorIsAwful Jul 19 '26
How does one get into doing this instead of going back to nursing school
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u/voltagerise Jul 19 '26
Maybe research spots and bakeries in your area that u like and reach out asking if they offer stages or internships
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u/Purifiedx Jul 19 '26
I had a bakery job like that at a cafe type place. I could just make any kind of specials or variations of treats I wanted. It was SO MUCH FUN.
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u/Para_The_Normal Jul 19 '26
What is number 3? Those flaky layers look delicious!
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u/Dean_Proffitt Jul 19 '26
There’s something about the off center circle on the linzer cookies that are so appealing!!
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u/carlitospig Jul 20 '26
What’s number 4? They’re GLORIOUS.
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u/voltagerise Jul 20 '26
Mango strawberry cakes, they're filled with mousse and with a colored joconde sponge outside
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u/Koseoglu-2X4B-523P Jul 20 '26
You bastard… you knew I was on this diet, didn’t you.
ALRIGHT I’LL HAVE THE LOT! TAKE MY MONEY AND WIPE THAT GRIN OFF YOUR FACE!
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u/Green_Eyed_Slayer Jul 20 '26
Long time lurker; coeliac now who has no clue why I torture myself with the gorgeous creations you all show off, BUT just had to stop & comment on this one. Just...
WOW!
Your bakes are incredible; the obvious technicality you bring, creating things so incredibly eye catching. The fact you can almost taste everything just from seeing your beautiful art is amazing. I can tell you're going to keep growing your craft & are definitely going to go far. Keep your spark & enjoy every moment of your baking journey.
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u/Little_Individual696 Jul 20 '26
I hate to break it to you but none of these are good, you should throw them in the nearest dumpster but put them in a box so they don’t get damaged. And you should also send me the location of said dumpster so I can make sure nobody comes to take them
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u/Alive-Host-1707 Jul 19 '26
Everything looks gorgeous, super neat and creative! The little palmiers are the cutest I've ever seen.
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u/ferrusca27 Jul 19 '26
Amazing work!! The last ones are my favorite, orejas! Are they simple to make??
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u/Prestigious_Note2877 Jul 19 '26
Oh man macaroons are on my list of things to bake but I’m scared I’ll screw it up. These all look so good 😩
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u/voltagerise Jul 19 '26
Give it a go! It took me a long time to get them right and a struggled for weeks at this new place because of having a different oven and equipment, but I got them in the end
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u/Beautiful_Reply3490 Jul 19 '26
And here I was thinking I wasn’t hungry!!!🤤 I bloody am now !! This are so artistic and beautiful 🤩
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u/heliostraveler Jul 19 '26
WTF is #4? I’m intrigued. Very intrigued.
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u/voltagerise Jul 19 '26
Mango-strawberry cake! Biscuit imprime for the outside, strawberry mousse and mango diplomat cream for the filling
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u/Sbkvs Jul 19 '26
It's beautiful. I'm sure the new workplace has zero regrets with your near full creative freedom. Have they sold well?
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u/RTB-AXA Jul 19 '26
WOW! You are so creative/talented. Everything is beautiful with an ethereal vibe; fairy core.
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u/kevinnoir Jul 19 '26
I mean you can see why they are comfortable giving your complete creative freedom! EVERYTHING looks incredible!
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u/jdvfx Jul 19 '26
Hopefully you work at a bakery!
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u/Atlmama Jul 19 '26
“Dan, we’ve talked about this…you need to move your oven out of the tire assembly room.” 😂
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u/habitual_citizen Jul 19 '26
The Mille feuille looks divine.
Grew up in francophone Switzerland and my family is from France and all these pictures just take me back to the smell of the bakeries there. These all look amazing! If calories weren’t real I’d eat it all.
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u/wvbrewed Jul 19 '26
It all looks amazing OP but those green macarons with the darker green wave look so cool.
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u/Big_Pirate_2045 Jul 19 '26
You are a BAKING GENIUS! Every picture looks as if it were ready for a Baking Catalog! Or a ‘How to…’ for a baking course! You’re quite gifted! I wish you could sell these items internationally- starting with US-Southern California! 🥰
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u/fckinsleepless Jul 19 '26
that double stuffed macaroon is sending me to the moon. these are all so delicious looking. that key lime pie is probably the prettiest one I’ve ever seen.
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u/MissBandersnatch2U Jul 19 '26
These all look amazing! So envious of your customers that get to eat these! I thought the second macaron (large pink one) was an ice cream sandwich at first, I would definitely go for either form!
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u/Weird_Bookkeeper_207 Jul 20 '26
Based on what you presented, no wonder you have full creative freedom. Everything looks amazing! I agree with your boss, haha.
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u/IceNein Jul 20 '26
You really got your money’s worth at whatever culinary school you went to.
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u/Piccatakale Jul 20 '26
Everything it’s so neat, professional looking. I bet everything taste great!
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u/Dry_Tap_169 Jul 20 '26
Meu Deus!! I am salivating…these are gorgeous and so delicious looking! They are lucky to have you 💜
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u/olibolioil Jul 20 '26
I love this for you! It is trust and respect all rolled into one. And they all look beautiful by the way
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u/Whenindoubtsbutts Jul 20 '26
They were right to trust you everything looks stunning and delicious!
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u/deadeye-duck Jul 20 '26
Why does this feel like pornography? I'm drooling. Everything looks insane!
You are so talented!
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u/TwoMinute920 Jul 20 '26
Holy hell, those all look beautiful and delicious! Hand sized macarons? I would be in trouble....
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u/ursa83zz Jul 20 '26
Omg your craft is phenomenal. I adore the creativity, congratulations on the new fulfillment in your career!
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u/galgotspirit Jul 20 '26
I was going to ask if you make palmiers and there they are, right in the last photo! Beautiful work.
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u/Neonpancake7 Jul 20 '26
wow incredible! How do you even learn to do all of that can come up with all of that!?
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u/voltagerise Jul 20 '26
Just time and experience working at different places, plus I spend a lot of time researching and looking at other people's work
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u/herwonderingmind Jul 20 '26
Amazing example of how, when trusted and given space to shine, people can far exceed expectations! Gorgeous work!
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u/o0FemmeFatale0o Jul 20 '26
My eyes took a bite out of every picture. I see why they trust you to make delicious food. Looks incredible 😍
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u/AsRelayedByFaeRae28 Jul 21 '26
The macarons and the opera cake 😍😍 Everything looks so beautiful and I'm sure taste delicious. We'll done!
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u/TheLadyPatricia Jul 19 '26
BRAVO! You are an artist of immense talent…I am absolutely blown away by your work!!!!! 😍🔥😋👏🥇🫶
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u/Crimson__Dawn_ Jul 19 '26
Amazing. It looks delicious. Can you post descriptions? Curious what the flavors are. Well done.
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u/Kikaletta Jul 19 '26
Incredible!! OP, are you at Duhau Patisserie? My friends are visiting.
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u/Turbulent-Priority39 Jul 19 '26
Shouldn’t have looked at all the pics. Slobbering and hungry for some!
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u/baconandbobabegger Jul 19 '26
I love Big Macarons. French bakery near me stopped making these, and the bigger versions the size of small and large plates. Sometimes you just want a massive macaron.
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u/alpacaboba Jul 19 '26
Where do you work and how can I come and buy some of these? They are so incredible!