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Sweet course: Gem of a dessert

The Fortress Sri Lanka, an award winning luxury resort in Galle has created the most expensive dessert in the world.

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  • Published: 23:15 September 21, 2007
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  • Available on special request, the dessert's inspiration comes from the resort's logo of the ‘stilt fisherman', a centuries old fishing practice that can still be seen along the country's coastline even today.

The Fortress Sri Lanka, an award winning luxury resort in Galle has created the most expensive dessert in the world.

Priced at $14,500 (Dh53,250), ‘The Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence' is an effort by the resort's culinary team to create a one of a kind dessert that is intrinsically linked with the destination, offering both long lasting memories and a keepsake of the experience.

Culinary keepsake

Available on special request, the dessert's inspiration comes from the resort's logo of the ‘stilt fisherman', a centuries old fishing practice that can still be seen along the country's coastline even today.

A combination of a gold leaf Italian kasata, flavoured with Irish cream and served with a mango and pomegranate compote and a bubbly-based sabayon enlighten, forms the mouthwatering base of this delicious desert, however, the finishing touch is the 80-carat aquamarine stone nestled on the handmade chocolate stilt fisherman.

Good luck

Legend has it that an aquamarine has the power to calm, sooth and heal. Its blue colour is often reflective of the ocean and the life giving properties of water and has been used over the years by sailors and fishermen for protection and luck. It also has a soothing effect on relationships and is said to endow the owner with foresight, courage and happiness, the recipe for a long and happy marriage and the perfect gift for those looking to surprise their loved one.

The Fortress Sri Lanka was recently named one of the world's hottest new hotels in both the Condé Nast Traveller UK Hot List 2007 and in the Condé Nast Traveller US Hot List 2007. The Lime Spa at The Fortress also entered the Hot Spa List within the US edition.

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