Sugar Hit 2013: Gallery Tea Lounge, Sheraton on the Park

The first thing you notice about Sheraton’s Sugar Hit is that it is a very generous serve. If it is allowed, then this is definitely a dessert to be shared.


Staff offer upfront for you to have the dessert paired with a glass of Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora, or a tea, coffee, softdrink or juice instead – and this is not just for the pregnant! I opt for a pot of Earl Grey which, with almost 3 cups’ worth of tea, lasts the distance with the “Guanaja chocolate millefeuille, hazelnut praline and chilled chocolate orange soup”.


The mille feuille has the texture of a soft biscuit interspersed with hazelnut praline, rather than chocolate puff pastry, but isn’t overly sweet. This layer is sandwiched between 2 quenelles each of light custard cream and dense chocolate mousse. A chocolate sauce is drizzled over the top and scattered with fine chocolate crumbs and candied orange peel pieces. There is an overall jaffa flavour but never fear if you’re a bit of a jaffa-phobe like me, as the peel can be easily pushed aside.


A cut strawberry sits alongside and the dessert is anointed with a thin pistachio biscotti, although neither are necessary to the main flavours. Uh, did I mention this dessert was on the large side?

*Sheraton is serving their Sugar Hit from 5:30pm each day until 10pm or so. Make sure you book to avoid missing out!*

161 Elizabeth St (near cnr Market St), Sydney
Tel: (02) 9286 6000


happy eating!

4 comments:

  1. Looks like a very generous portion! I love that there's been a bit of effort invested in plating too, and a little fresh fruit makes dessert feel much more virtuous!

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    1. Lol Helen, think I'd need more than that bit of fruit to push this dessert into virtuous territory!

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  2. That is a sexy dessert, and I like that I can get there earlier to enjoy it. What I like even more, beverage options, for those preggers or not :p

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    1. Always nice when the dessert wine can be substituted - dietary/driving/religious reasons or otherwise.

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