Le Zénith: A Grand Tribute to Ten Years of Excellence
- Alistair Chevalier
- Mar 1
- 2 min read
For a decade, Le Bonheur Pâtisserie has been a sanctuary of artistry, precision, and indulgence. To mark this milestone, we unveil Le Zénith — an opulent entremets that embodies the very soul of our craft. Each component is a homage to our unwavering dedication, a symphony where the worlds of haute cuisine and pâtisserie converge in a singular expression of refinement and innovation.
The Essence of Time and Mastery
Crafted as a reflection of our journey, Le Zénith is a composition of the most exquisite elements, seamlessly entwining tradition and audacity. At its base, a hazelnut génoise biscuit provides a foundation of warmth and depth, an ode to the roots from which our artistry flourished. Above it rests a dark chocolate crémeux, sourced from the revered Sur del Lago sub-region in Venezuela — where the fertile soils of Lake Maracaibo cradle the world’s most distinguished cacao. Its rich, complex profile unfolds in deep notes of dried fruit, roasted nuts, and warm spices, a testament to the unparalleled legacy of fine chocolate.
Le Zénith is a masterpiece where the finest elements of haute cuisine converge—ethereal Italian White Truffle, silky French Foie Gras, and the deep, complex essence of Venezuelan Dark Chocolate from Sur del Lago.
A heart of foie gras crème brûlée, unexpected yet harmonious, elevates this creation to a realm beyond the conventional. Its silky texture and nuanced savouriness intertwine with the indulgence of chocolate, forging an experience that transcends the ordinary. Crowned with an ethereal Italian White Truffle mousse, the entremets reaches its pinnacle. Harvested from the mist-laden forests of Alba, this rare delicacy imparts its hypnotic aroma and unparalleled depth, enveloping the senses in an embrace of pure opulence. It is an ingredient revered by the world’s finest chefs, now reimagined within the art of pâtisserie.
A Harmonious Crescendo of Flavours
To balance its richness, Le Zénith is adorned with luminous accents of fruit and citrus. Gelée pearls of honeyed apricot and tonka-infused pear illuminate the palate with their golden vibrancy, while delicate whispers of yuzu and kalamansi lend an invigorating contrast, their essence heightening the interplay of textures and aromas. Drops of citrus Bordeaux fig reduction deepen the composition with a refined acidity, leaving a lingering, elegant finish. A final flourish of apple-in-pear gel, perfumed with tonka bean and Kampot black peppercorns, ties each layer into a seamless equilibrium, where indulgence and delicacy exist in perfect harmony.
The Convergence of Gastronomy and Art
Le Zénith is a manifesto of culinary artistry, a bold redefinition of where cuisine and pâtisserie entwine. With its juxtaposition of the savoury and the sweet, the classical and the avant-garde, it is a tribute to the philosophy that has guided Le Bonheur Pâtisserie over the past ten years — an ode to the pursuit of perfection.
As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to experience Le Zénith, a creation that transcends flavour and form, crafted to enchant, to inspire, and to honour a decade devoted to the art of taste.
