Years ago, a chocolate truffle cake from Delhi’s top bakery would have been the centre of attention at any birthday celebration, and a pineapple pastry or hot chocolate fudge would have been the pinnacle of sweet pleasure for Delhiites. Then, the trend shifted to cheesecakes and other more refined desserts.
New sugar rush temptations are popping up in Delhi’s many boutique and artisanal bakeries, completely changing the city’s dessert scene. The selection includes vegan and gluten-free cakes, Basque cheesecakes, croissant pizzas, handmade chocolates, macaroons, and traditional French sweets like Paris Brest, choux pastries, buns, and macaroons. The superiority of the components and their presentation are what really make them stand out.
Bakeries to try:
If you ever develop a sweet tooth in Delhi, here are eight bakeries that provide doorstep delivery.
Pasteleria Basque
What could possibly be more delicious than a cheesecake? A cheesecake from Basque Country that has been accidentally burned. Originally from Spain’s San Sebastian area, Yuvraj Singh Solanki introduced this specialty to Delhi. He opened this bakery shop in the heart of Delhi. As a single bite of this crustless cheesecake reveals a hint of cream cheese, the sweetness is just right, and the top is faintly charred. Does it bring you to your knees? There are now just three cheesecake flavours available: original, yuzu, and lotus biscoff. However, they plan to expand their repertoire to include dark chocolate and avocado.
Torte
It must be difficult for a pastry chef who is gluten intolerant. Rhea Wadhawan’s discovery that she had a gluten allergy meant she had to cut out most of the sweets she loved. So, in her kitchen, she created Torte to provide gluten-free alternatives to her usual cheesecakes and tarts. “I wanted to make sure that people like me could have nice things, so I’m always thinking of new and exciting options,” Wadhawan explains. Torte also offers vegan and keto sweets, gluten-free madeleines, and macros.
Mr & Mitts Bakery
Sourdough doughnuts and cronuts were the most popular items as customers dealt with the lockout, something Mitali Sahani hadn’t anticipated when she established her delivery-only bakery last year. The idea for the bakery came to Sahani when she saw that individuals who were housebound were itching to do something new, she adds. Crispy hazelnut crunch cake and Nutella cupcakes are also popular. She has a collection of the best cakes in town. There is a selection of sugar-free cakes available as well.
Monique Patisserie
At Monique Patisserie, a French chef named Maxime Montay, hailing from the French Riviera, has introduced Delhiites to traditional French sweets like St. Honore with Paris Brest. In the midst of the epidemic this year, Shivan Gupta created a boutique cloud bakery, and these intricate pastries have become popular sellers. You may be tempted to refrain from biting into St. Honore because of its beauty. Carefully piped Chantilly cream on a puff pastry base, and a circle of choux pastries filled with pastry cream make up the topping. Charcuterie made with hazelnut and almond praline is called Paris Brest. The previous generation was reluctant to travel, but times have changed. Gupta claims that taste preferences among consumers have become more sophisticated. “Whatever went into these sweets, they want to know everything about it.” Place an additional order for macarons if you’re a fan.
Miam Patisserie
Indulge in a Black Forest cake that Chef Bani Nanda created with a variety of classic flavors—cherry jam, chocolate genoise sponge, dark chocolate ganache, velvet spray—and a layer of vanilla mousse. This is now among her most popular products. According to her, fans want their beloved classics, but in a different form. Nanda explains that after having ‘enough of brownies and fondant cakes’, the group was open to the idea of trying something new. “Familiar flavours, but served in a new way, may still entice them.” The Belgian Dark Chocolate and salted Caramel cake is another classic; adding just the right amount of salt gives it a unique flavour.
Paris My Love
Known for his work at popular Delhi bakeries like L’Opera and The Artful Baker, Sahil Mehta started this side enterprise to cater to a certain demographic. A beloved dessert, the Angelina cake consists of hazelnut, vanilla, and the best chocolate in the world spread out over a hazelnut brownie. “I am content serving the most exclusive clients. The quality of the components remains unwavering. People do not beg, so I know there is a demand for my cakes, which range from Rs 3500 to 4,000. Croissants, which must be delicious, are another best-seller; they sell 250 each day, on average. When you’re feeling adventurous, try one of their pizza croissants. The foundation is constructed with croissant dough, which gives it a flaky texture instead of a thick one.
Colocal
Colocal offers chocolate in a whole new form for those who think it should be an essential ingredient in sweets. The bakery and chocolate factory brought the idea of ‘bean to bar’ to the nation’s capital, using cacao beans grown in nearby Tamil Nadu and Kerala. A first for Delhi, the in-house chocolate factory allows visitors to see the process of making chocolate from the ground up. Owners Sheetal Saxena and Nishant Kumar Sinha claim that their chocolate-based sweets, such as chocolate tarts, twice-baked cakes, and creamy fondue, are quite popular.
Project Sweet Dish
Two pastry chefs who had previously worked at Oberoi launched this little boutique bakery last year. Their butter croissants, Korean buns, and ragi croissants are a hit, but you have to be quick since they only sell them once a month. Mocha praline—a combination of coffee, chocolate, and almonds—is their most popular cake flavour. Other popular options include hazelnut, cherry almond, and a tropical cake with passionfruit, banana, coconut, and vanilla. When things improve, they could provide desserts.
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