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!*

Gallery Tea Lounge, Sheraton on the Park

161 Elizabeth St (near cnr Market St), Sydney

Tel: (02) 9286 6000

happy eating!