FRANCE. Cédric Grolet, the world’s most famous pastry chef, has unveiled his first savoury offering in a collaboration with Swiss ultra-premium skincare house La Prairie and his Parisian tearoom Opéra.
Famed for his incredible cakes, which have helped attract some 7.8 million Instagram followers, Grolet has devised an egg-shaped creation with caviar-infused pastry, a runny yolk centre, white cheese bellini case and caviar topping. It is available at his boutique until 8 November at €17.
Grolet, who usually focuses on sweet treats, shared a video of the making of the decadent ‘Oeuf Caviar’ (caviar egg) which has already racked up 270,000 likes on Instagram and 3 million views on TikTok.
“Working alongside La Prairie has been a remarkable experience,” he said. “Their pursuit of excellence and attention to detail mirrors my own approach to craftsmanship. The caviar-infused pastry is a result of our shared values, pioneering spirit and high level of performance, all incarnated in a bespoke creation which perfectly merges the two worlds.”
The artistic culinary collaboration is part of La Prairie’s drive to cultivate the arts in all forms as part of its partnership with Art Basel.
La Prairie’s bestselling Skin Caviar anti-ageing cream was created in 1987, with prices starting at US$225 for an eye gel. Celebrity fans include actresses Angelina Jolie and Margot Robbie. ✈
