Advanced Baking, Advanced Baking and Pastry, and Plated desserts are required courses taken in the second year of a baking and pastry program offered by proprietary and two-year community colleges. These courses focus on flavor combinations, textures, and plate decorating techniques. Divided into four sections: Vocabulary; Culinary Skills; Ingredients; and Plated Desserts, Dessert Fusion provides an innovative approach to culinary, pastry students, and professionals on how to incorporate savory ingredients in creating plated desserts.