Lemon Meringue Tartlette
with Red Currants
Pastry chef Pierre Reboul's
heavenly temptation
Viennese Mélange
with Lemon Meringue Tartlette
Viennese Mélange
as served at Café Central
on a silvery tray with a
spoon-topped glass of water
and red-foil-wrapped chocolate nougat
Somebody could not wait
any longer and dug in,
with a cake fork, that is!
*
I dedicate this blog post
to Stephanie Levy,
who recently visited Vienna
and discovered Pierre Reboul's
fabulous lemon tartlette, tempting me with these words:
"This little lemon tart was one of the most beautiful things I have ever eaten. Sweet, citrusy, creamy filling with a crunchy base. My taste buds were in heaven. I honestly felt emotional about this tart - it was that good. Viennese pastry chefs are true artisans."
Who am I to resist? ;-)
*
Photographed
15 August 2011
Cafe' Central
Herrengasse
Images and Text
© by Merisi
Oh... to be able to experience something like this. What a treat! It seems to have all of the bases covered -- beauty and taste.
ReplyDeleteEileen,
ReplyDeleteit was a perfect treat for a day off (there was a holiday here yesterday).
oh vienna i miss your pastries so!
ReplyDeleteThe New Diplomat's Wife:
ReplyDeleteHave you checked out Patisserie Poupon in Georgetown? Excellent pastries! I remember when they first opened near Conrans. There is also the Watergate Pastry shop, an old standby.
YIKES!
ReplyDeleteGorge indeed.
What are those white flap things sitting on top?
Flower petals?
Do tell!!
Carol @ Paris Breakfasts,
ReplyDeletethose are piped meringue, Ms Flaps! ;-)
Oh, I MUST have one!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel kind of emotional -- looking at that tantalizing perfection of a pastry.
ReplyDeleteOh piped meringue!!
ReplyDeleteYUM
COUNTRY GIRL,
ReplyDeleteI had the same impulse when I spotted that tart at Stephanie's! ;-)
VICKI LANE,
but don't cry, please! ;-)
Paris Breakfasts,
and it tastes heavenly, not that uncooked weepy stuff so often spoiling the fun on Key lime pie. ;-)
APROPOS KEY LIME:
ReplyDeleteHas any of you ever found Key lime or bottled Key lime juice here in Austria? I badly want a Key lime pie, and if I have to make it myself.
Merisi, that pastry is thrilling, and well served too!
ReplyDeleteThis has to be one of the most mouth watering set of images I have seen while on this long 9 week diet. Looks like it would be such a delicate and wonderful taste treat~
ReplyDeleteI have purchased pure Key Lime concentrate online before~
ReplyDeletePietro,
ReplyDeleteit is, indeed! :-)
Mary Howell Cromer,
*smile* I hope you achieved the goal you set for yourself! I shall look into purchasing Key lime concentrate online, thank you.
Merisi, I cannot imagine a reason to resist this lovely presentation. And so, so wish that I could snap my fingers, wave some wand and just find myself seated at a table with that beautiful order in front of me.
ReplyDeleteMight see it in my dreams!
Best wishes, xo
Another reason to return to Vienna for a visit ;)
ReplyDeleteI will be in Vienna in 5 hours and stay 6 days and try to follow your suggestions! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteand have a wonderful year!
Basak : )