Dragonfly Desserts

The fennel bulb's quest for scrumptious sweets did not bring them very far from home. Just a 5-minute drive away is the home of Dragonfly Desserts, and their friend, pastry chef Cheryl Lim (or Che) is its proprietress. Dragonfly Desserts has been relatively new in its field, but the brevity of its history does not necessarily equate to the taste and vision of its products. Honestly, our sweet searchers were quite amazed with their pastries. 

The Christmas season has just come to a close and the fennel bulbs ordered a lot of pastries from Dragonfly Desserts as gifts for friends and loved ones, and most consistently, everyone enjoyed what had been handed to them as gifts. There are three products that have been tasted and enjoyed and shall be tackled in this entry, with pictures taken from the Dragonfly Desserts Facebook page. 

The Tomato Kesong Puti Tart (Php580) is a delectable treat. Kesong Puti (white cheese) is a local cheese made from unskimmed water buffalo milk. It is light in texture and moderately salty to the palate. A distinct flavor is contributed by the water buffalo milk and reminds one of goat's cheese. Altogether the tart is very soft on the palate, with minimalist flavors accentuated by hints of basil. It truly is a refreshing treat, and a most ideal gift for those whom we know are avoiding sweets (due to a host of health concerns such as Diabetes). One tart is big enough to create eight slices. 

The Almond Cappucino Bars (Php365 for a 9" x 9" box, Php195 for a half box) are quite addictive. These

bars are texturally similar to Brownies and Revel Bars but the combination of almonds and cappuccino 

elevate this dessert a notch higher. The sweetness of the almonds complements the flavour of cappuccino

which seems to have been incorporated right into the mixture before it was baked in the oven. The texture is delightful as it is perfectly moist in the inside while the exterior is integrally robust. 

And lastly, a truly wicked finale to this entry's trio offering is the Wicked Bites (Php265 for a box of 18). The fennel bulbs really have to commend Che for this imaginative and absolutely delightful dessert. These bites resemble small chocolate cupcakes. The texture is perfectly moist and this quality seems to be largely contributed by the generous addition of the chocolate, as the texture veers towards that of a souffle. Whilst in the process of munching the bites, the sweetness of the chocolate gives way to the flavour of chili, creating a sensual, and not overwhelming, hint of heat. A truly remarkable creation that engages the faculty of taste. 

Well done, Dragonfly Desserts!