A Brief Respite

The tarts from @abrief.respite are probably one of the, if not the most, intricate and aesthetic tarts we have ever laid our eyes on! The gorgeous "𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴" 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅 ($𝟱𝟴) featured:

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗬𝘂𝘇𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝘁
Kochi yuzu crémeux, Mango pomelo compote, Madagascan vanilla chantilly, Vanilla almond frangipane, Lemon confit, Fresh herb
This was the most refreshing out of all the tarts! Not only was it visually stunning, we could really taste each of the fruits incorporated into this tart. Definitely one for the fruit lovers.

Valrhona dark chocolate ganache, Pecan praline, Glenfiddich whisky whipped ganache, Valrhona 62% namelaka, Toasted pecan
We expected this to be surfeiting but were delighted by the boozy punch from the whipped whisky ganache. The combination of chocolate and alcohol worked seamlessly and we enjoyed this greatly.

Valrhona gianduja ganache, Salted hazelnut feuilltine crunchie, Passionfruit mousse, Toasted hazelnuts
The most “simple” looking tart, we did not expect to find fruity notes of passionfruit in the mousse ring atop the tart. Hazelnut lovers would enjoy this and the passionfruit mousse cuts through the richness.

Pistachio cremeux, Raspberry confit, Almond frangipane, Opalys lime whipped ganache, Toasted pistachio crunch

This was our favourite tart! We loved how the sourness of the raspberry complemented the pistachio and almond well. We just wish the pistachio flavour could be even more pronounced!

This basque cheesecake was extremely creamy but light and not surfeiting at all! Speckles of vanilla were visible throughout the cake and the aroma from the vanilla was very prominent. For those who enjoy a strong vanilla note in their cheesecakes, this is definitely the one for you.