Pastry chef Fany Gerson turns fried dough into delectable treats with unexpected flavors, mouth-watering toppings, and a texture so light the pastries practically levitate. She cut her teeth in New York institutions like Eleven Madison Park and Rosa Mexicano, and this year earned a James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Bakery. Today, she’s the confectionery icon of Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy.

Pick any six of these show-stopping doughnuts. The flavors rotate and evolve seasonally, but some signatures never leave the menu: rich Salted Brown Butter, crispy Churros and Chocolate, and tart Guava and Cheese. Each masterpiece is a love letter to New York City’s immigrant community, drawing inspiration from the city’s mosaic of culinary traditions.