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Dessert Night

Sweet endings. Contrasting or complementary pairings.

4 indulgent sweet courses

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The Menu

First Sweet

Salted caramel panna cotta with praline

Silky, just-set cream infused with sea-salt caramel and topped with praline shards.

lightly bitter contrast

A hint of bitterness contrasts the sweet caramel, preventing palate fatigue.

Second Sweet

Pavlova with passionfruit curd and kiwi

Crisp-shelled meringue with tangy passionfruit curd and vibrant kiwi slices.

tart tropical

Tropical tartness mirrors the passionfruit and cuts through meringue's sweetness.

Third Sweet

Warm brownie with tahini ice cream

Fudgy, intensely chocolatey brownie paired with earthy, sesame-rich ice cream.

earthy nutty

Earthy sesame notes echo the tahini while complementing bittersweet dark chocolate.

Petits Fours

Cardamom-rose truffles with pistachios

Soft ganache scented with rose water and cardamom, rolled in crushed pistachios.

floral spiced light

Floral and spice notes in the drink mirror cardamom and rose, amplifying both.

Host's Guide

Plan at most four desserts — quality and contrast matter more than quantity.

Alternate between rich and light desserts to keep palates refreshed and eager.

End with a small, fragrant cup — a spiced warm drink is a natural and elegant full stop.

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