bitter dessert
/ˈbɪtər dɛsərt/ · bit.ter.des sert
noun
- A dessert that incorporates bitter flavors, such as dark chocolate, coffee, or citrus, to create a complex taste experience. The chef's bitter dessert, featuring a rich espresso gelato and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings, was a hit at the food festival.
- A dessert that is intentionally made to be unpleasantly bitter, often as a form of culinary experimentation or to challenge the palate. The avant-garde chef created a bitter dessert featuring a bitter melon sorbet and a side of pickled ginger, which left many diners perplexed.
Did you know? The concept of bitter desserts has its roots in ancient Rome, where cooks would often add bitter ingredients like wormwood and myrrh to balance out the sweetness of their desserts.