La Rocca Revisited Part 2—S'mores Cheesecake 🔥

(Note—this post is the second in a series. The first review was for Mango Coconut Cheesecake.)

The seasons change. The head chefs might change. But one thing that doesn’t change? La Rocca’s desserts remain breathtakingly beautiful, and their summer collection is no exception!

Avid readers may recall this previous post I wrote about La Rocca Creative Kitchen’s Christmas Collection.

With summer coming to a close, I decided to try some of their summer desserts before they’re gone.

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Today, we'll be checking out the S'mores Cheesecake.

As you can see from the picture below, they've got all the s’mores components covered. The varying sizes of marshmallows is a nice touch and exemplify the level of detail and planning put into this. Bravo for yet another exquisitely designed dessert!

La Rocca advertised this as a smooth chocolate cheesecake, and it definitely lives up to it texture-wise. Although not as light as the Mango Coconut Cheesecake we looked at (few desserts are!), it's still solidly on the lighter side of cheesecakes.

As for flavour, the chocolate was a little subtler than I hoped for. It’s still on equal footing with the cheesiness of the cheesecake though. And it’s still sufficiently sweet.

Usually, I don’t like marshmallows; I find them too synthetic and too sweet. However, these hand-made vanilla bean marshmallows were more mellow, making this one happy fellow! Plus, the fact that they were roasted conjured some campfire comparisons.

From hand-made to house-made, the graham cracker was also well-executed. It supplied some snappiness to complement the cheesecake’s smoothness. And in a pleasant surprise, it was also slightly spiced. This added another dimension to the dessert’s profile. They also included graham cracker via the outer crumble and in the crust.

Lastly, the La Rocca emblazoned chocolate atop added some welcome chocolatiness. It was a good quality milk chocolate, which is a good segue for our verdict.

Verdict:

As a chocoholic, I was hoping for a stronger chocolate flavour. With that said, this S'mores Cheesecake is both a faithful and flavourful re-imagination of the signature summer treat. It works well because all the flavours get their moment in the sun! 😎

☀️☀️☀️☀️

(Since this series is about summer, we're swapping out stars for suns.)

La Rocca Revisited Part 1—Mango Coconut Cheesecake 🥥

(Note—this post is the first in a series.)

The seasons change. The head chefs might change. But one thing that doesn’t change? La Rocca’s desserts remain breathtakingly beautiful, and their summer collection is no exception!

Avid readers may recall this previous post I wrote about La Rocca Creative Kitchen’s Christmas Collection.

With summer coming to a close, I decided to try some of their summer desserts before they’re gone.

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First up is the Mango Coconut Cheesecake.

I’ve definitely consumed my fair share of sweets. So, there are times where I’ll be eating one and immediately think back to a similarly tasting sweet. This Mango Coconut Cheesecake immediately conjured comparisons of zestier Chinese mango pudding. They both burst with magnificent mango flavour and are silky smooth. Although the mango is the main attraction, the cheesecake is a solid sidekick. It provides tanginess to complement the mango's sweetness.

The glaze atop adds even more mango goodness while supplying some sourness with its hint of lemon. I’m not a fan of lime and lemon, so I could’ve done without its inclusion. For those of you that do though, you’ll like it! 

A coconut white chocolate whipped ganache crowns the cheesecake. The coconut counterbalances the typical sweetness that comes with white chocolate. And it’s airy as expected.

Now, for the one part I haven’t mentioned yet—the coconut almond crust. The mango is the star of the show, but this was particularly impressive. Admittedly, the almond could’ve been a bit stronger. However, using almond, along with some desiccated coconut, gave the crust a memorable crunchiness. It provided a welcome textural contrast to the rest of the dessert's softness. 

Also, if I’m honest, standard cheesecake crust, made with graham cracker, is a bit plain to me. So like a cool summer breeze on a hot, humid day, this coconut almond crust was a breath of fresh air! 

Verdict:

The Mango Coconut Cheesecake was a very refreshing, tangy and tasty treat. Perfect for summer!

☀️☀️☀️☀️

(Since this series is about summer, we're swapping out stars for suns.)

The Newest Krispy Kreme Fiend 🍩

This was my first time trying Krispy Kreme,

This fact alone is extremely obscene!

Having lived all these years in this world,

Never bothered to give it a whirl.

I have a good friend who will always go nuts,

At the mere mention of Krispy Kreme donuts!

He was the one always bugging me to try them,

So it’s no surprise he ended up buying them!

He kept raving about how they were so delicious,

His Krispy Kreme devotion almost seemed religious!

In case you were wondering, I did not eat all of these! 😛

I started with the Original Glazed;

Krispy Kreme’s classic, the one that trailblazed.

It also provides the critical foundation,

For most of their other circular creations.

It is the one that is most recommended;

I concur, I definitely commend it!

The first bite was heavenly, like a christening

The hype was for real; I regret not listening!

Yes, the donut was sweet but not too overwhelming,

I was able to eat much more, that’s the most telling.

My main gripe? All the artificial colours and flavours.

But when it tastes this sublime? Just forget it and savour!

The next two were Original but with some wrinkles:

Both glazed with chocolate, the second was dipped in sprinkles.

Although they were both still good in their own ways,

They masked the taste of the Original Glazed.

Cake Batter was topped with confetti bits,
So many textures—a certified hit!
The donut itself was soft and chewy,
While the Kreme filling was soft and gooey.
The colourful bits then added a crunch,
A triple threat of textures in each munch.

The plan was to save half of it for later,
It wasn’t something my body could wait for!
So I devoured the rest of it in that sitting.
Krispy Kreme is so satisfying and addicting,
It is a new habit that I won’t soon be quitting!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

SanRemo's Stellar Donuts 🍩

Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

SanRemo's name is esteemed,

From them I tasted three donuts:

Chocolate Chip Banana Cream,

Nutella and Maple Walnut.

Fluffy like pillows and light like a dream,

Then filled with cream or glazed with icing.

Portion sizes were borderline obscene,

Justifies their premium pricing.

The maple was glazed, the walnuts were chopped;

A classic with some added crunch.

Once I started, I did not want to stop,

I savoured each and every munch!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

For fans of banana: this could be compelling;

Quantity and flavour both bursting at the seams.

For me: the bad memories were overwhelming.

I did not like the Chocolate Chip Banana Cream:

Tasted like banana-flavoured penicillin!

⭐️⭐️

The crowning achievement was Nutella;

So addicting, I was losing my moorings,

Like a twisting-and-turning novella.

It caused the release of endless endorphins,

Would have thought that it came from Coachella!

Shoutout to Paul who got them, I endorse him:

He’s a great friend, a real stand-up fella!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️