12 must-try summer desserts in Mumbai

What’s worth celebrating in this heat, you might ask. Our answer: the bounty of summer fruits, and the king among them: the mango. Take your pick from fresh berries
What’s worth celebrating in this heat, you might ask. Our answer: the bounty of summer fruits, and the king among them: the mango. Take your pick from fresh berries topped with yoghurt or chilled ras malai tres leches, these are some of the must-try desserts this season

Mandarin chocolate velvet cake
Flourless orange and almond cake, layered with rich chocolate mousse
Price: Rs 350
Where: Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, P Budhkar Marg, Worli
Call: 6651 1207
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Blush in April
A mix of fresh fruits like kiwi, apples, strawberry and blueberries topped with greek yoghurt, oats and nuts.
Price: Rs 225 (plus taxes)
Where: Out of the Blue, Le Sutra hotel, 14 Union Park, Off Carter Road, Khar West
Call: 2600 3000
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Mango mascarpone
Served with coconut ice cream, the dessert is best had chilled
Price: Rs 600
Where: Bombay Baking Company, JW Marriott, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu
Call: 2600 3000
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Desi crème brulee
Crack open the crust and find a blend of rose and pistachio flavours
Price: Rs 175
Where: Desi Deli, shop 1, Pearl Haven CHS, Reclamation, Bandra West
Call: 2640 8333
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Elneer payasam
A traditional tender coconut pudding
Price: Rs 320 (plus taxes)
Where: The Captain’s Table, ground floor, B-wing, Pinnacle Corporate Park, Bandra Kurla Complex
Call: 6569 1010
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Ras malai tres leches
Traditional rasmalai layered with fresh cream served floating on saffron and pistachio milk
Price: Rs 500 (plus taxes)
Where: Masala Library, ground floor, First International Financial Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex
Call: 6642 4142
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Coconut Sphere
Coffee mousse, yuzu sherbet with spun-sugar veil
Price: Rs 650
Where: Yuuka, The St Regis Mumbai, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel
Call: 6162 8422
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Rosemary and parmesan ice cream
Combines savoury flavours of rosemary and parmesan cheese
Price: Dish on request
Where: Sofitel, C 57, Bandra Kurla Complex
Call: 6117 5115
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Sea salt and truffle ice cream
Served with toasted hazelnuts and trio of tofu dango
Price: Rs 850
Where: Yuuka, The St Regis Mumbai, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel
Call: 6162 8422
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Baked Kumquat Cheesecake
Light and tropical cheesecake made with seasonal kumquats, white chocolate and fresh mint
Price: Rs 500 plus taxes
Where: Four Points by Sheraton, next to Inorbit Mall, Vashi
Call: 88797 88894
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Apricot kernel pannacotta
Infused with apricot kernels, served with poached apricot, and apricot sorbet
Price: Rs 450 (plus taxes)
Where: Olive Bar & Kitchen, Union Park, Bandra
Call: 4340 8228
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EASY DESSERT RECIPE: Crepes with caramelised mango, chocolate chips and caramel sauce
Price: Rs 345 (plus taxes)
Where: Woodside Inn, Wodehouse Road, opposite Regal Cinema, Colaba
Call: 2202 5525
ABOUT THE AUTHORMeenakshi IyerMeenakshi Iyer writes on food, fashion, technology and health for Hindustan Times. She has worked with Indian Express, Mid-Day and Reuters in the past.
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