By Raul Dias
Ever since it first created a cinematic blitzkrieg in 1972 with its premier installment, Francis Ford Coppola’s cult classic film noire trilogy aka The Godfather—based on Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name—has been pop culture’s favourite poster child. Influencing everything from the slick fashion trends of stylised, pin-striped suits and gelled back hair, to setting the stage for future ‘mobster themed’ productions like GoodFellas and Untouchables, this is one iconic film series that has spawned several “me, toos”!
And as is amply evident from both its rather telling name and its dark, gritty appearance, this deceive-the-eye dessert is another such homage. Made to resemble a lit cigar, the post-dinner treat is part of the dessert menu at Mumbai’s The Runway Project restaurant. Presented with great flair and drama, the equally stylish The Godfather ‘Cigar’ dessert is a great trick to the senses.
So, what you have here is a cigar-shaped, cylindrical shell made from dark Madagascar chocolate that’s filled with a coffee mousse-like crémeux with an almond brittle and tiramisu-center. Brought to the table with befitting ceremony, ensconced in a wooden cigar box, accompanied by a waft of the woodsy hickory smoke, this dessert is drama incarnate.
Completing the whole cigar-effect, the dessert even comes with an actual, customised cigar label encircling it that’s to be carefully removed before tucking into. The pleasure of ‘smoking a cigar’ while indulging in a scrumptious dessert, now that’s something to ‘die’ for!
(This column first appeared in the 2nd September 2018 issue of The Hindu newspaper's Sunday Magazine section on page 8 https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu/20180902/283429192442108)
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