Afternoon Tea Indulgence by Elle & Vire

The finest premium ingredients combine with masterful execution for afternoon tea indulgence like no other. Elle & Vire presents afternoon tea with that exquisite French flair in an exclusive preview at the elegant Manila House Private Club...

For almost eighty years after Auguste Grandin created the agricultural butter cooperative in 1945, the brand Elle & Vire has become synonymous with the world-renowned national gastronomic heritage of France. From its decadent range of butter and creams to cheese, Elle & Vire provides the flavorful base for a grand afternoon tea experience with the sweet and savory creations of Pastry Chef Benjamin de Closets from La Maison de l'Excellence Savencia in the Parisian suburb of Viroflay. Read on for a peek at the indulgent possibilities with Elle & Vire...

Like many of the world's finest ingredients, the land often defines and shapes the flavors of its produce. The wide range of dairy-based products traces its origins from Normandy, acknowledged by many as the "cradle of cream." It's this perfect blend of the terroir, climate and know-how from age-old traditions that forms the foundation for Elle & Vire's legendary flavors. The name of the brand is an homage to the rivers of the region, enriching the lush and fertile pastures and meadows where cows graze to produce its famed milk. Milk, after all, is the basic component of cream and butter and the meticulous process perfected by Elle & Vire transforms the 100% all-natural base ingredient into the luxuriously luscious and decadent range of the world famous line of French butter and creams. 

For the afternoon tea event at Manila House Private Club, Elle & Vire showcased its professional range of dairy-based products for food businesses and institutional/trade accounts presenting unique opportunities and infinite possibilities. Elle & Vire is also available via retail in selected key outlets.

The only way to experience the exceptional qualities of the exquisite butter and creams by Elle & Vire is with the lavish and intricate creations of Pastry Chef Benjamin de Closets elevating not only its flavorful richness but its delicate textures. Everything begins with the finest ingredients, and using the stellar cast of product offerings from Elle & Vire ensures you're more than halfway there. The intimate event also highlighted the brand's advocacy for relevant connections with the global community of culinary professionals. This is in line with the bigger mission to inspire, support, innovate and share through La Maison de l'Excellence Savencia with the transfer of knowledge through its training sessions. 

Savencia Fromage & Dairy Country Manager Matthieu Vincent welcomed guests to the exclusive event at Manila House Private Club...

...along with Pastry Chef Benjamin de Closets in an intimate afternoon tea setting...

...highlighted by the elegant baked indulgences, each one flawlessly executed with the finest butter, cream and cheeses from the renowned "cradle of cream" of Normandy with the name Elle & Vire. The premium selection of dairy-based products from the Elle & Vire professional line including Whipping Cream, All-Purpose Butter, American Cream Cheese, Mascarpone, Créme au Mascarpone, Cooking Cream and Extra Dry Butter were used to prepare the pastry creations. 

With a passion for pastries, Chef Benjamin de Closets brings with him a wealth of experience from various and prestigious hotel properties to La Maison de l'Excellence Savencia. That day, Chef Benjamin shared his favorite creations from La Maison de l'Excellence Savencia for an elegant and intimate afternoon tea experience. 

The savory Spanish Brioche Braid with chorizo, tomatoes, paprika, red pesto cream, Elle & Vire Professionnel Excellence Whipping Cream and Elle & Vire Professionnel American Cream Cheese brings a medley of contrasting notes and textures with each soft buttery bite. The brioche is not only soft, the silky smooth consistency adds yet another layer to the indulgent mouthfeel releasing even more richness. 

The Elle & Vire Professionnel Excellence Whipping Cream offers optimal yield with its superior whipping rate as well as maintains optimal hold for that elegant silky consistency. It also offers easy incorporation and does not separate even with acidic ingredients. Add the smooth and easy melting texture for that melt-in-your-mouth finish while enhancing flavors and you'll soon find out why Elle & Vire is the trusted choice of professionals around the world in one bite. The Elle & Vire Professionnel American Cream Cheese brings a firm and elastic texture plus excellent mixing stability for your creations while delivering creamy and intense notes. 

The Savory Swiss Buns with tender smoked beef pastrami filling in a light and flaky laminated dough sprinkled with sesame seeds brings bold flavors made even richer by the buttery bun. Highly technical, the savory creations by Chef Benjamin reflect his expertise and prowess in the art of pastries. 

A delicate crispness announces the first bite followed by the buttery richness of the dough and the hearty flavors of the filling coming together in a perfectly seamless finish. The use of Elle & Vire Professionnel Extra Dry Butter Sheet, Excellence Whipping Cream and Original American Cream Cheese completes the intricate pastry. 

The Swiss Buns is the first of three sweet pastries featuring chocolate on flaky croissant dough filled with lusciously smooth cream cheese. Made with Elle & Vire Professionnel Extra Dry Butter Sheet and Original American Cream Cheese, the Swiss Buns brings light flaky textures followed by an indulgently smooth finish from the cream and finished with the deep notes of chocolate. 

The Elle & Vire Professionnel Extra Dry Butter Sheet not only adds rich and creamy flavors but malleability and firmness to your creations. 

Expertly executed, Chef Benjamin brings his French flair to afternoon tea with his intricate Swiss Buns. The use of Elle & Vire professional products specifically the Extra Dry Butter Sheet and Original American Cream Cheese brings everything together in a perfect pastry. From the light and delicate crispness of the intricate layered dough to the silky smooth cream filling, each bite becomes a lavish experience of pure pastry indulgence in true French style. 

The Toasted Vanilla Pecan Tartlet presents yet another elegant rendition of the pastry chef's art using Elle & Vire Professionnel Mascarpone and Excellence Whipping Cream. The nutty notes from the pecans are enhanced by the subtle yet pronounced hints of vanilla in a soft yet lightly crunchy tart shell. Like the previous pastry creations by Chef Benjamin, the premium products from Elle & Vire ties everything together perfectly giving it an elegant finish and mouthfeel. 

The Elle & Vire Professionnel Mascarpone is easy to pour and incorporate due to its semi-thick and firm texture matched with long and stable shelf life for your culinary needs.  

Chef Benjamin pulls all the stops with the elegant Riz À I'Impératrice, an ornate sweet temptation with white chocolate, grated coconut and fresh mangoes blended with Elle & Vire Professionnel Excellence Whipping Cream and Mascarpone. 

Teasing the eyes before the palate, the Riz À I'Impératrice is as impressive as it looks made with rice pudding smoothened by Elle & Vire Professionnel Mascarpone and Excellence Whipping Cream. The ornately molded dessert brings the vibrant and mildly tart notes of sweet mangoes and the smooth richness of cheese and cream in another masterfully executed creation by Chef Benjamin. 

Chef Benjamin demonstrated the versatility of Elle & Vire for professional applications with recipes using ingredients readily available locally in a lavish afternoon tea experience. And that means you too can create pure indulgence for your business or home with Elle & Vire. 

Chef Benjamin pulls out yet another surprise from his bag of tricks to cap an afternoon of pure indulgence with his Chocolate Mousse. Sweet with just a whisper of refreshing sour notes, it's creations like this that clearly demonstrate how Elle & Vire can elevate your culinary game. 

Every flavorful experience begins with the finest ingredients available for the perfect base. Elle & Vire shows just how far you can go in creating exceptional, memorable and indulgent creations with their extensive product offerings sourced straight from the "cradle of cream" in Normandy to your kitchen. Ready to take your home kitchen and food business to the next level? Elle & Vire is your essential key ingredient. Find out more on the links below...

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