Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development

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By Flavor & The Menu
May 6, 2021

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Omar Sharifi

Omar Sharifi

Omar Sharifi, Manager of Café Intermezzo’s Epic Bakery describes the White Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake as a “timeless indulgence.” It’s a menu mainstay at this chain of European-style coffeehouses, a destination designed to slow down time, encouraging guests to linger over a morning pastry, afternoon torte or a late-night snack with a glass of wine.

The decadent dessert features a sublime layering of almond flavor: an almond-graham cracker crust is filled with a rich almond-infused cheesecake. It’s topped with whipped cream and shaved premium white chocolate curls. “The delicate flavor profile is outstanding, and the presentation in the cake display case, as well as on the plate, is simply elegant,” says Sharifi. “This is one of our permanent cheesecakes. It is part of the foundation of our pastry selection and an everyday favorite. It can be enjoyed just as much at home as in our café. It’s takeout friendly and can be purchased online as a whole cheesecake.”

 

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About The Author

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Leigh Kunkel is a freelance journalist with more than a decade of restaurant industry experience as a server, bartender and sommelier. She has written about restaurant operations for B2B publications, as well as foodservice brands, including Beam Suntory and Dawn Foods. She specializes in covering flavor, ingredient and cuisine trends. Leigh has also covered the food and beverage world for a wide range of consumer outlets such as The New York Times, Eater and Vinepair.