For many Portuguese, the meal only ends with a dessert. Whether at family lunch or dinners, asking for “any sweet things” has become a common habit. However, there is a frequent choice in the menus of restaurants that, according to a chef, may not be the best option – especially if you value texture and freshness.
Nicholas Lomba, chef of the lumière bar in the United States, explained to the website that always avoids asking for cake slices in restaurants. Reason is attached to how they are kept.
“Whenever I see this type of cake, I notice whenever it is dry. So, I avoid ordering cakes in slices in restaurants,” said the chef.
The question of conservation
The cakes, when they are already sliced, are usually stored in refrigerated windows or in the fridge, but not always in the most appropriate way.
The contact with the air, even in a refrigerated environment, contributes to the dryness of the mass, changing its original texture.
The result? Desserts that look less fresh and lose the desired creaminess or moisture.
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Not all cakes are equal
Lomba admits that the problem does not always happen. In restaurants that cut the slice just when serving, the cake tends to maintain its quality.
However, this detail is not always evident to the customer, so the choice remains a risk, even in establishments with good reputation.
Prefer desserts with syrup, creams or ice cream
If you do not want to risk a less satisfactory experience, the chef recommends choosing options that include moist components such as desserts with sauce, ice cream, jam or creams.
These elements help maintain the balance of the plate, even if the base has been prepared in advance.
Examples are desserts such as apple crumble with cream, brownie with ice cream, or panna cotta with red fruits syrup, choices that tend to ensure better texture and taste.
A detail that makes a difference
Although this tip may seem like a detail, the truth is that small decisions to the table make all the difference in gastronomic experience.
As you are looking for a good wine to accompany the dish, it is also worth choosing dessert with discretion and, perhaps, avoid disappointment at the end of the meal.
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