Created by Cedric Grolet, these edible Rubik's Cube creations are mind-boggling in a whole new way. The French chef uses a combination of gourmet ingredients, beautiful colors and daring artistry to fashion desserts in the shape of the classic three dimensional combination puzzle.
Grolet's Instagram account displays pictures of the puzzling treats, including the Lemon Rubik's Cube, shareable options and even a cake version available at Le Dali restaurant. Gold foil cubes, pistachio pieces and coconut flakes add to the 3D visual effect of the edible Rubik's Cube. Playing with flavors and colors make the treats differ in hue and style from the original brightly colored game, but they likely taste more delicious as a result.
The cubes demonstrate a nostalgia and inclination towards 'boujee' desserts.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Nostalgic Desserts
- The trend of combining childhood nostalgia with gourmet ingredients and daring artistry to create visually stunning desserts.
- Edible Art
- The trend of leveraging gourmet ingredients and artistic skills to create visually appealing, edible art pieces that blur the line between food and art.
- Interactive Desserts
- The trend of creating edible pieces that encourage customers to interact with their food and provide a unique and memorable dining experience.
Where This Applies
- Fine Dining
- Fine dining restaurants can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic desserts by leveraging gourmet ingredients and artistic skills to create visually stunning and delicious desserts that resonate with customers.
- Pastry Chefs
- Pastry chefs can innovate by using their skills to create interactive and visually appealing desserts that satisfy customers' craving for both delicious and aesthetically pleasing food.
- Food Photography
- With the rise of visually appealing and interactive desserts, food photographers can capitalize on the trend by capturing creative and stunning images that showcase the desserts' unique features.
