Rejoice Mumbaikars as imaginative and unique strawberry desserts that are visually arresting and hit the spot are now here to please your palate.
Gone are the days when most restaurants and bakeries in Mumbai had the same boring strawberry desserts. Now, chefs are creating imaginative strawberry desserts, which push the boundaries of typical ingredients and plating. These sweet treats comprise fresh strawberries that are presented in interesting and novel manners. From delicate desserts that are thoughtfully plated to indulgent treats made of unusual ingredients, these are the 10 most innovative strawberry desserts of Mumbai.
1. Strawberry Ghevar Tart by Bombay Sweet Shop
Ghevar is a disc-shaped dessert made using ghee, flour, and sugar syrup. It is thoroughly enjoyed during winter in Rajasthan, and the Bombay Sweet Shop decided to dress it up to make it extra sweet.
The lip-smacking Strawberry Ghevar Tart at Bombay Sweet Shop comes with creamy pista rabri, decked with blushing red seasonal strawberries, and topped with malai cream and pea shoots. This modern take on a traditional Indian sweet is a truly celebratory dessert!
2. Bansi Wheat and Almond Tart with Chocolate Ganache, Strawberries, and Sea Salt by Sequel
Sequel is a chain of bistros in Mumbai that champions local, seasonal, and organic produce. Their Bansi Wheat and Almond Tart is a crowd-favourite. Typical strawberry and chocolate tarts feature a shortcrust that is made with refined flour.
Sequel’s Bansi Wheat and Almond Tart with Chocolate Ganache, Strawberries, and Sea Salt includes a shortcrust pastry made using an indigenous variety of wheat called Bansi and has our sourdough starter. The chocolate ganache is made with 85 per cent dark chocolate that’s handcrafted in Idukki, Kerala, and house-made strawberry kefir.
3. Strawberry Honey Cake by The Bombay Canteen
This inventive sweet treat is a reimagination of strawberries and cream, which is a well-loved winter dessert. The Strawberry Honey Cake is inspired by the age-old Iyengar Bakery’s Honey Cake, which features a sponge cake with layers of jam in between. Light as air, this dessert’s chiffon sponge cake is made in-house and layered with freshly made strawberry jam, lime cream, and rolled like a yule log. Slices of this deliciously decadent and creamy cake are served with mead-poached fresh strawberries and chilled strawberry sorbet.
Tangy and fresh, The Bombay Canteen’s Strawberry Honey Cake features so many textures in one perfectly balanced and fresh dessert. It is a part of the eatery’s on-going winter menu.
4. Strawberry Cheesecake Gelato by Coppetto Artisan Gelato
With three outposts in Mumbai, Coppetto Artisan Gelato’s offerings showcase unique flavours and are made using the freshest local ingredients. The gelateria recently unveiled its ultimate winter treat—the Strawberry Cheesecake Gelato. This rich, creamy gelato features a lusciously creamy cheesecake with tart strawberries compote made with fresh fruits. The tartness of the strawberries mixed with the scrumptious gelato will instantly transport you to the streets of Italy!
5. Strawberry Tres Leches by Seeds of Life
Seeds of Life is well-known for its healthy and delicious food. The chic eatery’s Strawberry Tres Leches consists of a sponge cake made of almond flour and strawberries. It comprises a layer of strawberry cream topped with strawberry milk, which is made using fresh strawberries and nut milk.
This light and refreshing dessert is gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free, as it is sweetened with fresh strawberries and stevia. This one-of-a-kind dessert is the perfect guilt-free indulgence!
6. Strawberry Swiss Roll Cheesecake by Love & Cheesecake
The Strawberry Swiss Roll Cheesecake by Love & Cheesecake is a soft and fluffy cheesecake comprising an airy sponge cake, which is filled with a sweet and creamy strawberry cheesecake frosting. The filling is made with fresh, ripe strawberries that have been pureed and mixed with sugar and cheesecake frosting to create a smooth and luscious consistency. The cake is then rolled up and sliced into thick, fluffy rounds, and served.
This sweet treat is ideal for a winter weekend brunch or an intimate high tea with your loved ones. Try this cake if you’re looking for a strawberry dessert that isn’t too sweet!
7. Chiffon Cake with Macerated Strawberries and Crème Anglaise by Seven Kitchens, The St. Regis Mumbai
In this exquisite dessert, a few modest ingredients elegantly come together. It features a remarkably soft, moist, and airy chiffon cake, creamy crème anglaise and macerated strawberries, which add a luscious fruity burst to the otherwise subtly flavoured vanilla chiffon cake.
Here, the chiffon cake is served with a generous helping of ripe, sweet organic macerated strawberries, drenched in a pool of crème anglaise and a liquid custard. This dessert is simple and sophisticated at the same time!
8. Strawberry Cheese Fudge Tart by Cafe 49
Beautifully plated, the Strawberry Cheese Fudge Tart by Cafe 49 comprises a sweet crust loaded with creamy cheesecake, which is layered with dark chocolate fudge and baked. Once it has been baked, the dark chocolate fudge is topped with house-made strawberry compote cream.
It is then decorated with a delicate white chocolate ring and fresh strawberries. It’s great that this Insta-worthy dessert is not too sweet and tastes as good as it looks.
9. Strawberry Nutmeg Profiteroles by Bombay Baking Company, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Bombay Baking Company is a patisserie and deli frequented by locals and tourists for its freshly made bread and desserts. The bakery’s Strawberry Nutmeg Profiteroles filled with chocolate and cream make for a sweet and comforting delight. The addition of nutmeg adds a nutty and slightly sweet flavour, along with an intense appetising aroma. The warmth of the nutmeg is perfectly balanced by the freshness of the strawberries. This dessert pairs perfectly with a steaming cup of coffee.
10. Strawberry and Frangipane Baklava by Diablo
This lively eatery is renowned for its tasty Middle Eastern food. The Strawberry and Frangipane Baklava by Diablo is an inventive take on baklava, a Turkish layered pastry made of filo pastry.
The Strawberry and Frangipane Baklava comprises Martini Rosso cured strawberries folded in a nutty almond custard placed on delicate phyllo pastry sheets. This inventive dessert is garnished with almond slivers. It’s all deeply satisfying.
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