honour the traditional way of making haute pâtisserie, haute cuisine and chocolate; but at the same time, they are constantly innovating. Dalloyau was awarded the “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” by the French State, the most prestigious prize a company can receive and a rare distinction. Ever since the sumptuous celebrations and lavish banquets for the Versailles court, macaroons have been a firm favourite, as well as an emblem of the Dalloyau name. Made by the pastry chefs in the workshop, macaroons are quintessentially French, sweet and light, they are colourful jewels that melt in your mouth. They are also well known for their hand-made chocolates, which come in contemporary boxes, and are the perfect gift (for yourself!) In 1955, Dalloyau reinvented cake when he launched the legendary Opéra cake. Named after the Grand Opera in Paris, the ultra-flat cake has as many intricate layers as the opera does acts. It has spawned a hundred copycats, but it is universally acknowledged that the most delicious Opéra cake is made by Dalloyau. Thin layers of joconde biscuit (almond sponge) are soaked in coffee, sandwiched by ganache and coffee cream. It is topped with a chocolate glaze and decorated with shimmering gold leaf, making it difficult to resist, but why would you? These French artisans have never ceased the quest to perfect the art of the gâteau and true to form, this year sees the invention of the “Opéra Rock!” a modern twist on the classic Opéra cake. Using raspberry joconde biscuit, this pink confection is made with caramel cream and chocolate ganache, a fruity and pink alternative to the legendary classic. Undeniably girly, “Opéra Rock!” is exclusive to Qatar. A landmark in Paris, Dalloyau is synonymous with delicious pastries, and as a country known for its love of sugar, it’s about time Dalloyau made its way to Qatar.
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