la cornetteria

la cornetteria . you’ve probably heard of this tiny italian patisserie before because of their zeppole. ah, the famous zeppole that makes an appearance only once a year, for a one month limited time only. come march, italian bakeries from all over repurpose their ovens to produce the little puff pastry almost exclusively, popping them out at a dizzying pace. la cornetteria happens to make some of the best ones. tiramisu tiramisu lately, i’ve been a frequent patron of the tiramisu . ultra creamy, the cake is jam packed with thick, mascarpone cheese that makes each bite pillowy and and rich, coating the tongue with the unmistakabletasteof coffee and a hint of cocoa. it’s light and not too sweet either, which makes this a favourite amongst those who like their desserts a little less sugary. this version of tiramisu places less emphasis on the core ladyfingers element, delegating them to hold the bottom layer together and provide the middle layer with some airy stability. the small versi

ever since the introduction of cronut by a french pastry chef in new york, the world went all crazy mode! and because montreal is part of the world (no, really?), we have been infected as well! and a mysterious force of curiosity has pushed me to pay a visit at la cornetteria at 10 am on a saturday, after being warned that they sell out the cronuts very early during the day. here they are. the precious little things. we were asked if we wanted the mysterious flavor. i asked them what flavor is it and only to be answered with “it’s a surprise!” worst surprise ever. it doesn’ttasteas good as their regular cronuts, which has custard cream pipped inside. here’s the picture to see the croissant like doughnut. the verdict? is it worth 4$? no. this is outrageous how expensive these cost. i really think the market is milking this trend. texture? it looks different giving you an impression the insides would give you croissant vibes. but no. it doesn’t. once i bite, everything comes together l

get fresh delish cronetto! if it sits on a tray for long enough, maytastegreasy as other deep-fried food do.

amazing. please treat yourself with some cornetti and cannoli. theytasteso gooooood, i wish i live next to la cornetteria! i had some zeppole too, only available in march. why not everyday? lol ps. i went yesterday for a cornetto (wasn't made the same day, deceived, but still enjoyable) but the real deception was the limoncello caprese! i always take one when i visit, and this time, i coudn'ttastethe limoncello at all! why? did they forgot to put some in the batter? yes, to that point! :/ i'll give it a last chance at my next visit to see...