Let's Do Dessert: Shangri-La, Marriott

I mentioned that Miss CC and I have been indulging GFM a little too much didn’t I? If my personal trainer knew the reason I’m not available for sessions with her was because I had a date with some sweets, she would probably make me unable to get out of bed from a painful session!

Shangri-La - Lobby Lounge

Level G, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Dessert: Berry, Chocolate, marshmallow, meringue

Cost: $20

So, Shangri-la lobby lounge only takes the bookings by the hour. Again, as I always say, who said you cannot have dessert before dinner? And one as fun as this one, is totally worth it! Our hearts were uplifted when we saw how cute and fun it looked sitting on the plate.

“The pink stringy thing looks like a fizzer!” As I expected it to taste just like it, but it’s not – just a chewy and very sticky sweet goodie. I would believe this to have been the 'marshmallow' component. But you know what’s amazing? The lightness of the main piece on my plate, it was creamy, light and not overly sweet at all.

SWIPE. A spoonful in and you see some hidden gem, a hidden chocolate with what I believe was a pistachio base underneath it all. I have figured that Shangri-La does like to use the little pearls as I remember they used it last year too. No complaints because I love the way it pops in your mouth!

It might be an early call, as it’s still the beginning and I have not had all the Let’s do desserts yet – but so far, this is my favourite!

Marriott - Macquarie Lounge

Level G, 30 Pitt Street, Sydney
Dessert: Raspberry brûlée, Chocolate mouse, hazelnut crumble, pistachio macaron, and dehydrated raspberry

Cost: $20

Miss CC had been trying to call all week to book, left multiple messages yet no one ever got back to her. So, we tried our luck after dinner, maybe we needed to book in person or maybe we would be lucky and just get to eat it straight away?

We walked in, advised them of our situation and asked what time they start.

“It starts at 9pm, but we’re flexible…”

“So, we can have it now?”

“Sure, take a seat.”

Well, it was about 7.30? We did try to book but could not. So why not?

The presentation sure was cute, the idea of it being like a pot plant and all, adorable! In a silver bucket, points! But then … wasn’t this a brûlée? I’m confused.

I’d say this was definitely more a chocolate mouse with cream and raspberry jam at the bottom of the chocolate mouse. The hazelnut crumble was nice, and the sourness of the raspberry did add a great touch to the chocolate mouse. But I was actually looking forward to a brûlée….

Have you all been a little disappointed in something which didn't actually come out as you had expected or imagined it to? I did think, the brûlée would have had a nice toffee touch crackle ... but then, perhaps I missed the hazelnut crumble part and jumped to conclusions myself ...