francois
Dalkeith & Leederville
http://www.francois.com.au/
Dalkeith & Leederville
http://www.francois.com.au/
Blackberry & White Chocolate Mousse "Light almond sponge casing filled with white chocolate mousse and topped with blackberry mousse." - francois.com.au
Visually AMAZING! All I can say about the appearance. I almost don't want to eat it! (Sorry about the bad photo, the lighting wasn't very good)
Wow... Such a contrast in textures! The sponge is chewy, yet soft. The mousse filling is naturally sweet - little to no extra added sugar. There is white chocolate mousse inside the casing, so soft and smooth it is almost unbelievable! The blackberry mousse sits on the top of the white chocolate mousse and is just as smooth, even with 'opening hours' of sitting in the fridge.
Total Score: 5/5
Raspberry Mousse "Light almond sponge casing filled with raspberry mousse." - francois.com.au
Again, it's simply amazing! It's a little deceptive with the garnish as it features strawberry and (I think) cranberries. (Sorry about the bad photo, the lighting wasn't very good). Such a cute design being shaped like a heart. VERY pink, but that just adds to the charm.
Wow... again. It has the same textural contrasts as the Blackberry & White Chocolate Mousse, but the extra natural sweetness of the raspberry adds more of a flavour contrast. It has such a kick, but it's not overpowering.
Total Score: 5/5
Strawberry Tart"Shortcrust pastry, almondine, custard topped with fruits." - francois.com.au
A little clumbsy, visually, but loaded with strawberries so I don't see a way that it could have been graceful without removing half of the filling or the berries. Very shiny surface, due to a thick layer of jelly covering. It's making my mouth water. (Sorry about the bad photo, the lighting wasn't very good)
Most people who know me know that I don't like custard unless it's with Christmas pudding. However, I did have one exception to this rule - the strawberry tart from Miami Bakehouse. Now, I have two exceptions because this strawberry tart is just as nice.
The pastry is a little too hard for my liking, and the almondine is too thick, however the custard filling and the berries on top make up for it. Real strawberries, and super smooth custard makes for an amazing combination. The berries are sweet - I did expect this - and if they weren't I don't think it would work. Now that's a job I wouldn't mind - tasting strawberries :)
Total Score: 3/5
