For more than two centuries, Switzerland has shaped the world’s idea of chocolate — velvety smooth, impeccably tempered and meticulously refined. In Zurich, a city steeped in history and tradition, the art of patisserie is approached with the same precision. Here, recipes vary from intricate cream-filled confections to crumbly tartlets crowned with lacquered fruit and meringue-based macarons no
larger than a coin. Some are treasured family recipes, honed over the generations; others come from a new wave of patissiers blending bold flavours with elegant
designs. Yet all convey a distinctly Swiss sensibility, one that’s driven by masterful craftsmanship and an unwavering eye for detail.