Based in Manila, Philippines, Dessert Comes First is a chronicle of the food-obsessed food writer, Lori Baltazar. This website is all about desserts, restaurants, coffee, and the pleasures of homebaking. Read more about me Tea Party Baker #3: Roshan’s Lemon Torte
Wed, February 22nd of 2006
9:55 pm
come hither, you lemon lover, you
Aside from my mom, I am the only person I know who can handle an acidic kick in the mouth. I’m talking about lemons and how they make my mouth p-p-pucker. I’m crazy for how the sourness makes the sides of my mouth water; it also makes my eyelids flutter rapidly, making me look like a diva wanna-be in overdrive: this reaction is brought on by lemon bars, lemon meringue pie, and Roshan’s lemon torte.
A torte in this case is three layers of crunchy meringue with roasted (whole!) walnuts baked right in. When eaten, the walnuts shatter in the mouth, giving way to the meringue’s subtle crunch of complaint before melting on the tongue in a sea of sweet, releasing a dazzling tang of lemon. Roshan has said that she can actually vary the intensity of the lemon curd in the torte, depending on the request of the client. (Oh, in that case then, maximum intensity for me, please.)
Roshan’s lemon torte is the real thing: no soggy layers of meringue and no lack of nuts that have been crushed to a fare-thee-well. Here,the nuts are whole, the meringue crisp, the way it should be. The lemon curd is true to its essence, with just enough butter and yolks to round out the sweetness and bite.
This scintillating work of lemon is disguised, almost pristinely, in a layer of whipped cream with dainty rosettes. It makes the torte look almost too nice, practically angelic – hiding the citrus-y firebomb that burns within. Hit me, baby.
a cross-section look at my unadulterated lemon lust
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That looks amazing, where is it available?
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Comment by B_Rubble — February 22, 2006 @ 11:49 pm
Hi Lori,
Iam not really fond of anything with lemon, but I have to say that I personally like the lemon torte of Heny Sison. The meringue is also made from whole walnuts and the cake was really good but expensive, P1200 for a 9-inch round cake. I had a friend who made a cheaper version called Cashew calamansi torte which was also good. Iam looking foward to try this cake soon.
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Comment by Anonymous — February 23, 2006 @ 5:04 pm
Wow – does that look fantastic!
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Comment by Fiber — February 23, 2006 @ 8:05 pm
Hello there,
I’m not usually a dessert girl, but I’m beginning to be…it’s bec. of you, you’re really very convincing.
More power; more desserts please…
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Comment by Anonymous — February 25, 2006 @ 12:58 am
Yummmmyyyyy…. I hope I get to try that!!!
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Comment by Abster — February 25, 2006 @ 11:07 pm
hi,
i find this site very entertaining. Hehehe, keep up the good work. Since i am on a diet, i can’t eat desserts, your website satisfy my eyes na. what camera are you using in taking these beautiful photos?
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Comment by Anonymous — February 26, 2006 @ 2:31 pm
Hi, Lori! I came across your blog, I think when iw as looking for Micky Fenix’s email online. Anyway, my aunt ordered Roshan’s Lemon Torte, and she made us tried it….and OHMYGOD, it is orgasmically good. It just knocked off Conti’s Mango Bravo as my favorite cake. Also, I’m thinking of taking a basic course in Baking and Cookinf from Gene Gonzales’ School (Center for Asian Culinary Studies or something–his daughter is a friend of mine). Would that be a good jumping-board into the food world, per se? Much thanks!
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Comment by Therese Sua — March 17, 2006 @ 5:01 pm
Hi Lori! I LOOOOOOVE your dessert blog! Just wanted to mention that I have a cousin who makes really good cakes too! And recently, she’s been making mouth-watering desserts with limoncello liqueur. A must try is the Limoncello Pound Cake and Limoncello Mousse Cake…sooooooo moist and heavenly!
The Bailey’s Choco Roll is also very very good! Her name is Therese Dabao (0917) 538-8025.
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Comment by zara — March 27, 2006 @ 11:55 pm
Hi. Where can i order Roshan’s Lemon Torte? I’ve been looking for a good dessert, can’t wait to try this one. Thanks.
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Comment by Anonymous — July 11, 2006 @ 1:15 am
Hi Lori,
I so looove your blog! I discovered it only recently, but I am making up for everything I missed by reading your previous posts from way, way back.
There’s another yummy lemon torte that might interest you. It’s made by Gina Martinez. Her address is at 22 A.Chioco St., BF Homes, Parañaque. Her lemon torte is sooo good! Had it for our wedding cake.
She makes lots of other goodies too!
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Comment by Kat — August 24, 2006 @ 6:08 pm
it looks very nice , im making it in my food lesson 2day. Humm .
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Comment by Anonymous — October 4, 2006 @ 6:01 pm
Hi! Where can I buy / order Roshan’s Lemon Torte? I hope you can post the contact information here because the cake looks mouth-watering!
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Comment by singkitgirl — October 23, 2006 @ 11:59 pm
I had seen it initially at Anton’s ” Awesome Planet” linking it to your site. Both of you didnt mention where it is available and how much it is. In some cases like the frozen brazo de mercedes he mentioned that you can buy it at Camara’s residence in Makati.
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Comment by Anonymous — January 27, 2007 @ 7:16 pm
Hi Lory! May I know where I can order Roshan’s Lemon Torte??!
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Comment by Eileen — March 28, 2007 @ 11:58 pm
hi,
where can we order this dessert?
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Comment by nini samaniego — July 13, 2008 @ 6:32 am
Here’s Roshan’s site:
http://homemadebyroshan.com/index.html
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Comment by pistachio — August 4, 2008 @ 10:57 am
Hi,i had seen it initially at Anton’s †Awesome Planet†linking it to your site.The Bailey’s Choco Roll is also very very good!
http://www.blossomingleaf.com/
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Comment by Mark Michael — September 4, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
OMG that cake looks great. Where can I buy? (Or what is the recipe?)
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Comment by Rosettes — September 5, 2008 @ 3:26 am
Hi Lori,
I have just tried Cukay’s Homemade Lemon Torte. And they where also as you described it! Now one of my favorite cake and a must serve during holidays =)
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Lori Reply:
September 13th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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Comment by Kat — September 11, 2010 @ 4:35 pm
And may I just add very affordable @ P750 for a dimension of 7″x11″ cake.
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Comment by Kat — September 11, 2010 @ 4:54 pm
where can we order cukay’s lemon torte?
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Comment by alfie — October 29, 2010 @ 7:27 pm