Sweden wins European Pastry Cup 2018

Sweden can claim bragging rights to being the best bakers in Europe, after winning the European Pastry Cup over the weekend.

Held in Turin, Italy, seven countries from Europe battled it out in the real-life kitchen stadium, for a place on this year’s podium and a chance to compete at the grand finale in Lyon next year.

Competing teams had five hours to create two fruit desserts; 10 plated desserts; a sugar sculpture; and a sculpture made of chocolate.

Team Sweden, made up of Jessica Sandberg and Martin Morand, were declared the champions for their creations themed around Mother Nature.

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🌐Sculpture presentation 3rd team presenting: Sweden 🇸🇪 @martin.murre.morand ··· #cmpatisserie #europepastrycup #europastrycup #worldpastrycup #delicious #pastrychef #pastryelite #chefs #pastrycompetition #gastronomy #dessert #pasticceria #cioccolato #dolci #dolcezza #altapasticceria #coppadelmondo #lingotto #pastrylife #pastrytime #gourmetexpoforum #hautecuisines

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Rounding out the podium are Belgium and Switzerland.

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The Pastry World Cup, Europe selection will take place on Sunday in Turin, see some images of 2016 creations. First the iced desserts that will be tasted by the jury at 12:30. The entrance is free so don't forget to take your badge to come to support your team in TORINO on the 10th of june #cmpatisserie #europastrycup #europepastrycup #delicious #food #technique #pastrychef #cheflife #pastryelite #chefs #competition #gastronomi #gastronomy #roadtoturin #pasticceria #dessert #glace #ghiaccio #pastry

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On Sunday's programme in Turin, for the pastry world cup, the desserts on the plate will be presented to the jury at 13PM ! This year, the public will be able to taste the ice prepared by candidates especially for these desserts at 15pm. In pictures, some creations of the 2016. Contest. To enjoy all animations and attend the most prestigious pastry contest, think about taking your badge! (#linkinbio) Free entry! #cmpatisserie #europepastrycup #europastrycup #BocuseOFF #worldpastrycup #delicious #food #technique #pastrychef #cheflife #pastryelite #chefs #competition #gastronomi #gastronomy #roadtoturin #pasticceria #dessert #glace #ghiaccio #pasticceria #cioccolato #dolci #dolcezza #dolcissimo #altapasticceria #coppadelmondo #lingottofiere #lingotto #pastrypassion # pastrytime

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Turkey, Russia, Poland and Bulgaria also competed.

The Finale of the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie (World Pastry Cup) will be held in Lyon, January 2019. JB

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