7 Delicious and Decadent Types of Desserts
Dessert is a sensuous opportunity to enjoy sweet, layered tastes and creamy textures. From sweets to rich treats, here are ten sensual and lush pictures of desserts sure to stimulate the palate:
Chocolate Fondant
Molten lava cake, or chocolate fondant as it is also called, is a moist and rich dessert that gives you the most amazing taste of molten chocolate with every forkful. The outside cake is soft and delicate and the center luxurious molten. We love it served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, and it’s ideal for anyone who loves dessert.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is simply a creamy filling of cream cheese, eggs and sugar in crumbly crust – usually graham cracker / biscuit crumbs. New York-style cheesecake is creamy and dense, and options like fruit-topped or chocolate swirl are just as rich, delivering a sweet end to any dining experience.
Baklava
A sweet pastry made of many layers of phyllo dough filled with nuts and honey or syrup, baklava hails from the Middle East. They offer a satisfying crunch with every bite, and have a deep nutty flavor. The lovely duality of its sticky sweet and crunch makes it a favorite treat in numerous cultures for good reason.
Pavlova
This sweet, named after a Russian ballerina, comprises fluffy and light meringue as the base topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit (berries or kiwi are most popular). The contrast between the meringue’s crackly exterior and lush interior and the snap of fresh fruit makes for a happy meld, perfect for celebrations.
Eclairs
Eclairs are long, thin pastries made of choux dough filled with cream and topped with icing or chocolate. The choux pastry is delicate and puffy, the filling is luxurious and creamy – typically a vanilla pastry cream. And it is that a shiny chocolate glaze denotes the runch of decadence, turning eclairs into an exceptional French treat.
Macarons
These dainty French treats — which are made up of two meringue and almond flour cookies held together with a ganache, buttercream or jam filling. Comes in a variety of colors and flavors, from simple vanilla to complex combinations like pistachio-raspberry, macarons are not only feast for the eyes but also for the taste buds.
Profiteroles
Yet another choux pastry treat, these are a small round puffs filled with cream or custard. Plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with chocolate sauce. Whether they’re stacked high in a towering croquembouche or served as individual portions, they deliver pillowy bursts of richness with each bite.
From the world of taste, traditions and crafts we are passionate about pleasing even your most demanding food critics. Whether it’s the comforting dessert at the end of a high-end meal, or just a snack on the run: in every creation is its own unique type of decadence and joy, involving all five senses.