There is a saying, “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.†A meal is incomplete without a delicious dessert. While most desserts are easy on the pocket, some of them cost more than a million dollars. Surprised? Read on to know about the 10 most expensive desserts in the world.
10.Pierre Herme Macarons ($7,000)
Created by Pierre Herme, this delicious macarons are unusual because of their unexpected flavor combinations like red grape, peanut butter or balsamic vinegar. Pierre Herme is a French chef who is famous for his macarons. French vogue magazine has called him “The Picasso of Pastry.†It is definitely drool-worthy.
9.Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence Dessert ($14,500)
It you are wondering what exactly Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence Dessert is, it is an Italian cassata with Irish cream infusion and seasonal fruits mixed with a pomegranate and mango compote, with some Dom Perignon champagne sabayon for the base. It is indeed a delicate treat.
8.Frozen Haute Chocolate at Serendipity 3, New York ($25,000)
Serendipity is in the restaurant business since 1954. Their scrumptious $25,000 dessert is prepared by taking 28 of the most expensive cocoas and adding five grams of edible 23-carat gold and a goblet lined with gold. More gold is added into the whipped cream on top. You can also enjoy a side of La Madeline au Truffle from Knipshildt Chocolatier.
7.Cannoli at Jasper Restaurant ($26,000)
Created by Jasper Restaurant owner Jasper Mirable and Tivol Jewelers, this is the most expensive cannoli in the world. The recipe of this amazing dessert includes candied lemon, sweet cream, nuts, whipped ricotta, lemon peel and chocolate. The pack is covered by a gold leaf and a necklace.
6.Chocolate Cake in the Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel ($35,000)
This tasty dessert is offered by Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel, a high-end hotel located in Cumbria, United Kingdom. This chocolate pudding is sculpted by Chef Marc Guibert to have a royal presence. It is prepared from high-quality Belgian chocolate, gold and caviar, and two carat diamond. This luscious treat is served in a replica of a Faberge egg. You will get it three weeks after you order.
5.Twins Ice Cream Sundae from Mt. Kilimanjaro ($60,000)
The Twins Ice Cream Sundae from Mt. Kilimanjaro is not just an ordinary ice cream. Its price includes a first class plane ticket to Tanzania, a couple of days at a five star hotel and a guided tour to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. That is not all. The founder of the company will accompany you to make the sundae with ice cream from the mountain.
4.Platinum Cake by Chef Nobue Ikara ($130,000)
Created by pastry chef Nobue Ikara, the Platinum Cake is decorated with white frosting and platinum chains, pins, pendants and necklaces. It was created to promote platinum jewelry and to honor the Japanese actress Rinko Ki Kuchi who was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the film Babel. It is indeed an impressive cake.
3.Strawberries Arnaud ($1.4 million)
This delectable dessert is prepared by soaking strawberries in exotic wine. It comes with whipped cream and mint to add flavor. The dessert includes a 4.7 carat pink diamond ring that belonged to Sir Ernest Cassel, an English royal finance advisor. It is served in a Charlex X crystal cave set. You will also get a $24,850 wine set. The dessert is served by waiters wearing white gloves. You can enjoy it while listening to live jazz concert.
2.Diamond Fruitcake ($1.65 million)
The diamond fruitcake is a two layer hexagonal cake created by Jeong Hong-yong, a famous chef from Tokyo. It features 223 small diamonds. It took six months to create this dessert; baking alone took one month. The cake was displayed at the Takashimaya Department Stores.
1.Diamond Chocolate Cake ($5 million)
Diamond Chocolate Cake is the most expensive dessert in the world. This masterpiece sizzles with diamonds. This Africa-shaped cake has more than 2,000 diamonds on it. A Japanese jeweler created this dessert to express his love for the African continent. It is indeed a sweet way to express one’s love.
