1. A delectable Literal interpretation
This dessert is an example of those pastries not easily available at the
counter of any confectionary shop or cafe. This fancy dessert requires 24
hours to come together, to be pieced lovingly by a couple, Ervinna and Arthur
Li. What makes this delightful dish stand out from its competitors is the role-
reversal of ingredients; the usual Apple crumbles from other shops focus on
the apple finding its place within the pastry. It is not so for Ervinna and
Arthur’s Hassle back apple crumble where the limelight is solely on the aged
and caramelized apple, with literally, crumbles of pastry dough arranged
artistically on and within the folds of the hassle back apple. This method
ensures that it is the flavour of the aromatic apple that greets your palate,
instead of the usual flakes of pastry that do. What makes this dessert even
more enjoyable, albeit sinful, is their generous dollop of rum and raisin ice
cream over the pastry. After the aged and sweetened apple is air-fried, the
pastry dough is arranged on it before the masterpiece is popped into the oven
to bake. A glorious scoop of the ice cream is then scooped onto it. The heat
from the baked apple will make the ice cream cry, but this is the first
confectionary I have tried where melted ice cream is not an issue to lament
over. The melted but tangy ice cream base of French vanilla bean cascading
down the folds of the hassle back apple, makes it a luxuriant treat for the
senses. This unique dessert, the first literal interpretation of the common
dessert Apple Crumble, is available only at ErviArtz Café. As the dessert takes
a day to come together, the café owners would appreciate it if a reservation
for this dessert is made one day prior to your visit. The address of the cafe
with the its contact details are as follows, with reservations for your visit to be
done through their website: