The fast is coming to an end, which means that the Orthodox population of Russia is preparing to celebrate the main holiday – Easter. This year it falls on April 16.
Moscow and St. Petersburg restaurants ensured that the most beautiful Easter cakes were on the tables that day: with white cream and lots of fudge. And if you are tired of the classic options, it does not matter. There are so many on offer that there is enough for every taste.
You can also find airy Easter cakes, as well as traditional panettone, chocolate eggs and Easter’s most delicious cottage cheese. Interested? Then we start.
Flower cakes from Ava Team
In the restaurants of Anton Pinsky, Artem Losev and Vitaly Istomin, Ava, Loona and Patriki created airy holiday cakes for the whole family. The dough for Easter cakes was prepared on sourdough with the addition of raisins, candied oranges and chocolate. And each product is covered with glaze by hand and decorated with flowers.
Cost: 1350 rubles.
Valiko white glazed
Since Easter cakes in Valiko bakeries are prepared with wheat sourdough, they will definitely remain soft and airy even the day after the feast. Inside – a lot of dried cherries and dried fruits, dipped in orange juice and cognac. And they used dried lavender and sugar beads for decoration.
Easter cakes are available in three sizes: small (280g), medium (430g) and large (650g). For those who have always had a shortage of Easter cake, they will combine all three in a special celebratory package – an ideal option for gifting loved ones.
Cost: from 800 to 3700 rubles.
Faberge eggs Sartoria Lamberti
Sartoria Lamberti restaurant offers a traditional collection of original Easter eggs. This year, there are four options in the collection: burgundy, green velvet, velvet and gold shell.
Based on eggs, dark Belgian chocolate and handmade desserts. Among them are caramelized rice pilaf, roasted hazelnut candies and dragees of our own production.
Cost: from 7,500 to 15,000 rubles.
Limited number of truffles in the community
The community limited edition is just 25 Easter cakes that will be baked in the restaurant’s kitchen this year. Exceptional stuffing, special aging of the dough and unusual decor limited the “circulation” and literally turned them into art, as is often the case with projects of a multimedia space.
According to the recipe of pastry chef Luiza Zemskova, the main secret of Easter cake is black truffles. Fragrant chips inside and sweet almond filling. Plus candied pineapple soaked with white rum, dried pears, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and nuts. Chocolate cream and truffle desserts in the color of beet crown the unusual cake with a spicy sweet taste and viscous spiced dough.
Cost: 5000 r.
bunny ears in Anderson
This year, the confectioners of the AnderSon cafe delight guests with several Easter cakes: dried fruits, berries, candied fruits and nuts, children with ears, as well as Easter cake with cream, lavender and chocolate figurines.
A special assortment also includes the Easter bunny with cottage cheese with condensed milk, themed gingerbread on a stick, and an Easter Bunny cookie set.
Cost: from 1100 to 1300 rubles.
Classic panettone at Uilliam’s
You can find the classic homemade Levito Madre sourdough panettone at Uilliam’s. The bio-wheat flour-based dough is aged for 36 hours – this technology ensures that the panettone stays airy and fresh for as long as possible. Orange and lemon zest, candied fruits and white raisins soaked in rum are added as a filling. And the tops are lavishly decorated in Italian style – a handful of nuts, dried fruits and dried cherries are sprinkled over the protein glaze.
Cost: 2800 r.
With green cream in Ugolyok
Another option for Panettone is offered in Ugolёk. Inside each is fragrant lemon and orange peel combined with an airy crumb, vanilla, candied fruit and white raisins. Traditional protein glazes deserve special attention – with pistachios whipped to dense peaks, with crushed nuts and candied fruit.
Cost: 2850 r.
Babcuttone in Saviv
The spicy taste of Israeli pastries and the unusual shape of Italian sweets – this is what Saviv prepared for this Easter. This is both a grandmother – the famous Israeli dessert, and a traditional Italian panettone cake. The lush dough is soaked with a combination of chocolate paste and spices – thyme, thyme, sesame, sumac.
Cost: 950 rubles.
800°C Contemporary Steak set in gold
The 800°C Contemporary Steak team prepared a writer’s panettone cake with orange marshmallows and dark chocolate, topped with chocolate-orange ganache and crunchy bread. The main feature – gold leaf – for those who prefer luxury in everything.
And for a festive home service or a gift, a large Easter set with panettone, five golden chicken eggs and, of course, special treats is suitable. Meat dishes include butcher’s baguette and steak riette, seasoned ribeye roast and bavet bresaola with pepper crust.
Cost: from 2,500 to 10,000 rubles.
“Pythagoras”
The Greek restaurant “Pythagoras” has prepared a big Easter set: a traditional Easter cake with light raisins, decorated with a nest of Belgian milk chocolate. In addition, a set of chocolate eggs, walnut-shaped Easter cheese and colored eggs.
Cost: 3500 r.
Provencal chic at Lou Lou
French restaurant Lou Lou has prepared a special festive menu that truly reflects the Provence atmosphere. The basis of the cake is a delicate fritter, which is complemented by the classic candied fruits, cranberries and raisins. Protein glaze and lavender branches are used as decor.
Cost: 1100 r.
Easter sweets at Coffeemania
Coffeemania Pastry Chef Elena Zheleznyakova has created an original Easter collection. Offerings include coconut, peanut and poppy seed biscuits and a cake with tricolor papaya fudge, hazelnuts and white chocolate.
The dessert collection will be displayed in restaurant windows and can be ordered on the website and in the Coffeemania app from April 14 to 23.
Cost: from 590 to 3100 rubles.
With chocolate nests in Marani
Especially for the main holiday of all Orthodox Marani, he prepared three types of Easter cake. Let’s start with the classics – cottage cheese with golden dried apricots and raisins, decorated with a chocolate nest on top. The second option is the most European – brioche cake, made from sweet French dough with bright candied fruit and snow-white cream. And for lovers of soaked juicy cakes – Easter cake with the addition of candied fruits and lemon zest, decorated with a chocolate nest on top.
Cost: from 500 to 1960 rubles.
Pretty packed in Fresa
Airy Italian panettone, St. Petersburg restaurant Fresa’s. The main secret is to use natural ingredients and candied fruits, knead the dough for a long time, and then insist for at least three days. This results in a special texture – airy, soft and durable.
Each panettone was accompanied by a recipe card for the traditional sabayon, a delicate creamy custard.
Cost: 2800 r.
With handmade sweets at Memo
This year, Memo from St. Petersburg is getting ready for the holiday with the Birds workshop of handmade sweets. You can find Easter treats in the form of Easter cakes and cottage cheese Easter, as well as sweets in the form of eggs in the restaurant. Fillings include coffee and cardamom, pistachios, Sicilian orange and thyme, sesame praline and limoncello with lemon ganache.
How much: on request
Doctor Zhivago
The Dr.Zhivago restaurant has been carefully prepared for the Easter holiday. Cottage cheese cakes with the addition of candied fruit and raisins, covered with fondant and decorated with marzipan products, can be ordered in two sizes – large and medium. You can complete the festive table with Easter cottage cheese, prepared with the addition of pears, dried apricots, cranberries and decorated with white chocolate and fresh raspberries.
Cost: from 1700 to 2400 rubles.
“CrabsKutabs”
The main Easter pastry in Krabakh Kutabakh is made from almond and wheat flour and is made in three sizes: large, medium and small. Each cake is decorated with multi-colored lollipops and almond leaves, as well as an airy meringue with chocolate-hazelnut dragées.
Cost: from 700 to 1500 rubles.
Source: People Talk
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