They got a kick out of these desserts.
Japan took home gold in the grand finale of the 2025 Pastry World Cup, outdueling 18 countries from around the world for the sweet taste of success.
The international event was held in Lyon, France, on Jan. 24 and 25.
For the second year in a row, the East Asian country took top honors in the biennial event — having whipped up a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of a hemp leaf and an apricot in the likeness of a spinning toy.
Japan came away with the victory at the grand finale of the 2025 Pastry World Cup was held in Lyon, France on January 24 and 25. Reynaud Julien/APS-Medias/ABACA/Shutterstock
“We packed the
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