Layered

Isabella LaCava and Isabelle Ramras

Izzy Ramras: 

Layered is a compilation of pastries with many different flavors that the consumer can taste simultaneously. When the consumer eats Layered, they can experience, but ultimately avoid the overwhelming feeling of walking into a bakery and facing a tough decision. The aromas and pastries all look so appealing and choosing just one or two pastries can be difficult. With Layered, this choice is no longer necessary. Layered consists of numerous components: puff pastry, Nutella, chocolate cake, more puff pastry, cheesecake, lemon curd, a cinnamon bun, and a pyramid of raspberry eclairs topped with whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Additionally, the chocolate cake, lemon curd, and cinnamon bun are all hidden from view. In order to see and eat them, you have to cut into the 'cake'. The chocolate cake is sandwiched between the puff pastries and surrounded by a row of raspberries, the lemon curd is located in the center of the cheesecake, and the cinnamon bun is concealed inside the concentric eclairs. This element of surprise is an additional component of the overwhelming, yet exciting experience of Layered. Because of the richness of this high-calorie concoction, Layered is best a shared dessert eaten over time.


Izzy LaCava: 

The Layered pastry was created for a consumer who wants to experience multiple flavors at once. Many different types of pastries combine to form a dessert that looks like a cake with a nine-inch diameter. This pastry is good for anyone who cannot decide which pastry to have or who wants to try all of them in a unique form. Layered contains the most popular aspects of each pastries instead of the full pastries to create one single dessert that mixes well and can be favorited by many.  The consumer can cut the pastry into slices or pick it apart. The pastry consists of a large brownie surrounded by raspberries and sandwiched between two layers of puff pastry spread with Nutella. The next layer contains a cheesecake filled with lemon curd. On top of that, multiple circular eclairs are stacked on top of each other to create a pyramid. Finally, the pastry is topped with whipped cream and raspberries. Hidden within the eclairs is a cinnamon bun, to give the consumer the feeling of waking up on Christmas morning and discovering a surprise. Ultimately, this pastry would be ideal a solution to solving the difficult decision of choice.