The concept of expensive dining has been taken to a whole
new level
by The Fortress Sri Lanka. The luxury resort in Galle, Sri Lanka now offers a special dessert that costs $14,500.
Priced at $14,500 The Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence is an 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 on special request, the dessert's inspiration comes from the resort's logo of the 'stilt fisherman', a centuries old fishing practice that can still be seen along the country's coastline even today.
A combination of a gold leaf Italian kasata, flavoured with Irish cream and served with a mango and pomegranate compote and a bubbly-based 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.
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.
We think it's worth every penny -- so long as we're not picking up the check, of course. It's true that jewelry is calming, soothing and healing. Just the thought of an 80 carat aquamarine nestled in our sabayon gives us a feeling of great serenity.