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DESSERTS
PASTRY CHEFS AT SALAMANDER PROPERTIES ARE CREATING ARTISTIC CONCOCTIONS ALMOST TOO BEAUTIFUL TO EAT .
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ometimes it ’ s worth saving the calories and skipping the dessert . But sometimes it ’ s not . The artful creations from pastry chefs in the Salamander Collection are so beautiful you ’ re going to want to capture it on IG before digging in . Just try taking one bite , we dare you . Here are some of the standouts .
WHERE : PLATO ’ S : ASPEN MEADOWS RESORT
WHAT : The Bayer , created by Executive Pastry Chef Aleece Alexander
THE CHEF SAYS : “ The inspiration is , of course , the beautiful Bauhaus artwork from Herbert Bayer that is on display at Aspen Meadows ,” says Alexander . “ The dessert features a collection of mini gateaux squares and rectangles , layered with mousse , cremeux , gelee and cake , in primary colors on a black cookie . Developed to celebrate a building opening on campus , it was such an instant hit that it ’ s never left the menu since . It even appeared on the cover of Edible Art Magazine .”