Save Room For Dessert With Serena Chow Of Pearl & Ash Slideshow
The Fernet-branca Ice Cream Sandwich at Pearl & Ash is their most popular dessert.
Inspiration
"I try to find inspiration at the farmer's market or dining out around the city," chef Serena Chow adds, "I try to experiment with my desserts for family meal at Pearl & Ash, and, if they're a crowd favorite, find a way to transform it into a plated dessert that our guests can enjoy as well."
Ingredients
Selecting ingredients for pastry can sometimes be very dependent on the seasons. But year-round chef Chow says, "I've also developed an appreciation for honey and for raw sugars."
Mastery
Chef Chow has spent hours and hours honing her skills but she says the first dessert she mastered was "the fig dessert for Pearl & Ash. It had fresh figs, anise hyssop, pickled figs in balsamic vinegar, honey brittle and a yogurt sorbet."
Choosing a Favorite
When discussing her favorites, chef Chow says, "I love experimenting with making different ice creams and sorbets."
Cara Cara Orange, Pistachio and Graham Cracker
A mix of colors and textures, this dessert is not only beautiful but also delicious.
Pumpkin, cranberry, white chocolate
Chef Chow's desserts don't take up a lot of room on the plate, but they pack a lot of flavor.