Innovative Technique Tools and Design. Cheryl Wakerhauser, the award-winning chef and owner of Pix Patisserie, brings new artistry to classic French desserts. With recipes like Le Royale, Amlie, Pear Rosemary Tart, Pistachio Picnic Cake, Bche de Nol, Crme Brle Cookies and Macarons, you will be sure to wow any guest with complex flavors and textures that are unique to French pastry. French dessert is a study in components, and Cheryl breaks each recipe down, providing information on classic techniques while imbuing each recipe with a new twist. Her Amlie recipe, the winner of the Patis France Chocolate Competition, combines