The UK seems to have an obsession with strawberry desserts. From the simple strawberries-and-cream, as made famous by Wimbledon, to the equally simple, but more decadent strawberries with melted chocolate. The latter is a popular pick at London’s Borough Market. Recently, Indian food influencers like Shivesh Bhatia and Saloni Kukreja, among others, discovered this gem and recreated it in their reels, which went viral. And unexpectedly, it also entered the menus of cafes and confectioners across India. In the City of Joy, too, the viral dessert has made its entry and has instantly won hearts!
So, before the fresh strawberries vanish with the winter, My Kolkata brings to a few places you can get your hands on this viral fruity and chocolatey dessert. P.S.: We have a recipe too at the end.
Haji Saheb, Park Circus
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The strawberries-and-chocolate dessert started sparking the craze in Kolkata when videos from Haji Saheb went viral. A stall at the front of the restaurant has a live chocolate fountain – from where they pour liquid chocolate in a glass full of fresh strawberries. The place has become the cynosure of dessert lovers and influencers! If you haven't tried it yet, you have to visit this Haji Saheb stall in Park Circus pronto!
Price: Rs 150
Address: 26, Circus Ave, Lower Range, Park Circus, Ballygunge, Kolkata: 700017
Available: Till end of January, 12pm to 3am
The Buttercream Co.
Pastry chef Priyanka Nahata, owner of The Buttercream Co., has quite literally been going places with the viral dessert. Recently, she was spotted at a food pop-up at Forum Mall. Functioning from her studio, she also accepts orders for home delivery of variants of the strawberries and chocolate cups. The three variants on offer are Milk Chocolate and Strawberries, Dark Chocolate and Strawberries and Rochers, Strawberries and Chocolates. So, what are you waiting for? Call 8820384322 and get some delivered at your doorstep.
Price: Rs 300 to 400
Address: Amrapali Apartments, 35/7, Paddapukur Road, Bhowanipore, Kolkata: 700020
Available: Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 7pm
MADI’s Bakery
This bakery on Lee Road, run by lawyer-turned-baker Diptendu Mukherjee, and teacher and baker Mahi Mittal, has joined the bandwagon to serve strawberry and chocolate in a pot alongside its freshly baked 100% eggless goodies. The juicy strawberries are dunked in a thick hot chocolate in a cup!
Price: Rs 220
Address: 236 A, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Bhowanipore, Kolkata: 700020
Available: Till fresh strawberries last, 12.30pm to 9.30pm
Uncle Peter's Pancakes
While you dig into some yummy pancakes, you can also enjoy this viral dessert at Uncle Peter's Pancakes. The glass comes with a generous amount of fresh strawberries – with a hearty pour of molten chocolate.
Price: Rs 299
Address: 5A, Justice Dwarkanath Road, opposite Homeland Mall, Kolkata: 700020
Available: Till end of January, 12pm to 10pm
Elahi Luxury Dining
Craving a glass of strawberries and hot chocolate in the middle of the night? Elahi Luxury Dining is open till 4am to cater to your hunger pangs. Taking it a step further, the strawberries and melted chocolate are topped with some colourful sprinklers, chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
Price: Rs 150
Address: 85, Jhowtala Road, beside ground floor, Lower Range, Park Circus, Kolkata: 700017
Available: Till winter lasts, 12pm to 4am
Make it at home!
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Feeling lazy to go out? Or want to enjoy making it at home? The recipe is simple indeed!
Ingredients
- Fresh, sweet strawberries: 8-10 pieces
- Milk or dark chocolate: 50-100g
- Butter: ¼ cup
Method
- Thoroughly wash the strawberries in cold water using a pinch of baking soda
- Dab them dry gently using a paper towel
- Remove the stem and slice the crown of the strawberries
- Put them in a glass
- Chop the chocolate bar into small pieces
- Using the double-boiler method melt the chocolate into a smooth and silky liquid
- Pour melted butter and mix well
- Now pour this in the glass filled with strawberries
- You can use your favourite toppings to make it more tempting