Glorious!

Truly wonderful naming for the restaurant, the range of desserts and so descriptive of the magnificent MPW in his recent Great British Feast series.

Can there be a greater gift than sharing the wonder of superlative foods with the many appreciative people who may seldom be able to enjoy them in Michelin-starred surrounds?

I very recently discovered this new offering was available at a major supermarket chain convenient for me.
Even more delighted to discover there were still a few on the shelves late on a Sunday morning despite the "bulk buy" offer tempting me to buy several.

The ingredients in each combination sounded delicious; flavoursome and evocative.
The presentation was superb, the delicate dishes contemporary and elegant, the labelling sophisticated. The plain black cover provided contrast, however I would have preferred one slightly more substantial.

Not an occasion for impulsive decision, these not-so-small masterpieces demanded deliberation.

First consideration was which varieties were still available. That narrowed the field with a marked absence of Strawberry mousse and vanilla & cream. A surfeit of home-grown strawberries this summer left no regrets at that exclusion.

I adored the thought of the Amaretti and blueberry trifle but was disappointed in the appearance of it. Never a trifle-lover, I turned my attention to the delectable chocolate-based offerings.

The Triple Truffle Chocolate Mousse looked seductive, indulgent dark layers offset with creamy white, decorated with a roll of white chocolate. The sprinkling of toffee chips (flakes?) must have been very light as I did not notice any; the thought was appealing. The texture held some lightness, taste was not unduly rich, the dark chocolate was not overpowering or bitter, portion-size just a little more satisfying compared with the White Chocolate.

The White Chocolate and Passion Fruit was inspired, the gold of the passion fruit layer against the creamy white chocolate reminiscent of clouds suffused with sunlight. That had to be my first selection and sampling this dessert at Sunday lunch confirmed the flavour promise. The natural sweetness was powerful and surprisingly satisfying after the initial desire for more.

Glorious! transcends perfection