Located on the southern golden coast of Sri Lanka, this 49
roomed luxury resort has carved itself on the world map by
creating the most expensive dessert in the world.
Priced at USD $14,500, ‘The Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence’
is a combined effort by the resort’s culinary team to create a
one of a kind dessert that is intrinsically linked with the
destination, offering both long lasting memories and a keepsake
of the experience. Available now on special request, the
dessert’s inspiration comes from the resort’s logo of the ‘stilt
fisherman’, a centuries old fishing practice that continues to
this day and can still be seen along this spectacular coastline.
A combination of a gold leaf Italian kasata flavored with
Baileys and served with a mango and pomegranate compote and a
champagne sabayon enlighten, forms the mouthwatering base of
this delicious desert, however, the finishing touch is the 80
carat aquamarine stone nestled on the handmade chocolate stilt
fisherman. This one of a kind culinary delight has definitely
got people around the world buzzing with awe.
Legend has it that an aquamarine has the power to calm, sooth
and heal. Its blue colour is often reflective of the ocean and
the life giving properties of water and has been used over the
years by sailors and fishermen for protection and luck. It also
has a soothing effect on relationships and is said to endow the
owner with foresight, courage and happiness, the recipe for a
long and happy marriage and the perfect gift for those looking
to surprise their loved one.
This dessert is served at Wine, The Fortress’ sensational glass
wine cave which houses over 2,000 of the world’s finest vintages
and is accompanied by handmade studio flared glass cutlery – the
first glass cutlery of its kind in the world which has been
exclusively designed for The Fortress by Glass Studio.