Decadent Duo: Meet The Seasonal Christmas Cheesecake Offerings From The Auro Chocolate x Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele Collab

The holiday season becomes even more festive with an indulgent array of tempting options to add to your growing list. Recently minted Michelin starred Chef Chele Gonzalez collaborates with internationally awarded premium tree-to-bar Auro Chocolate for a decadent pair of cheesecake creations at Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele. Enjoy a slice and bite of the new Auro Dark Chocolate Orange & Hazelnut Burnt Basque Cheesecake and Auro Blanco Calamansi Tarta de Queso...

When a Michelin starred chef and internationally recognized chocolate company with multiple awards get together, you know something truly indulgent is in the works. And that's exactly what Chef Chele Gonzalez and Auro Chocolate envisioned with the latest creations from Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele. Read on for a tasty peek at the seasonal cheesecake indulgence expressed in white and dark chocolate... 

Acclaimed Chef Chele Gonzalez of Michelin starred Gallery by Chele and Asador Alfonso brings his exquisite touch to the classic Spanish cheesecake with his elegant renditions at Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele at The Podium right beside his equally popular Deli by Chele (for more on Deli by Chele and their famous NY style pastrami sandwiches, see my post Man On A Mission: Chef Chele Gonzalez Opens Deli By Chele At The Podium from three years back). 

That day at Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele, hot and iced cups of chocolate were served made from the local artisan harvest of Auro Chocolate. Working directly with local cacao farmers guided by sustainability, Auro Chocolate has emerged as one of the country's premier chocolate brands taking Philippine chocolate to the global stage (for more on Auro Chocolate, see my posts Decadence Unleashed: Solaire Resort Entertainment City Launches Chocolate Month In Collaboration With Auro Chocolate from two years ago and Makati's Poblacion, In Chocolate: At The Auro Chocolate Bar Crawl... back in 2019). 

Chef Chele and wife Terri Gonzalez are joined by Kelly Go, co-founder and Managing Director of Auro Chocolate at the launch of the new Christmas cheesecake renditions of Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele. The inspired Auro Chocolate x Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele collab explores the boundaries of cheesecake indulgence expressed in both dark and white chocolate resulting in two lavish creations...

...led by the Auro Blanco Calamansi Tarta de Queso (P 290-Slice/P 1,400-7" Cake/P 2,300-9" Cake) using Auro Chocolate Calamansi Cheesecake with Plant-Based 34% White Chocolate. 

The luscious rendition topped with white chocolate shavings is an impressive sight...

...promising to be a Christmas bestseller in the festive holiday of indulgent feasts. With the signature Burnt Basque Cheesecake as its decadent base, the Auro Chocolate Calamansi Cheesecake with Plant-Based 34% White Chocolate brings its own distinctive layer of both flavor and character to the Auro Blanco Calamansi Tarta de Queso. 

The subtle yet vibrant zesty hints of calamansi cuts through the richness of the Burnt Basque Cheesecake base and white chocolate for an elegantly balanced finish. Each bite becomes more intense than the previous bite, all the way to the last yet one is tempted for more. It's unapologetically rich, but the flavorful and mild burst of contrasting notes from the calamansi perfectly tempers the luscious finish of the cheesecake base and white chocolate. 

Then, the full flavored and deep notes of dark chocolate transforms one more decadent rendition from Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele...

...with the Auro Dark Chocolate Orange & Hazelnut Burnt Basque Cheesecake (P 290-Slice/P 1,400-6.5" Cake/P 2,300-8.5" Cake). Topped with hazelnuts and Auro Chocolate 64% Dark Chocolate shavings, this one's for the chocoholics. And you get all the unrestrained goodness of 64% dark chocolate with each and every bite. 

Imagine the velvety smooth finish of the classic Burnt Basque Cheesecake made even richer with Auro Chocolate 64% Dark Chocolate. Each bite is given a rounded depth in flavor by the premium dark chocolate lingering long on the palate. 

The orange-infused top layer balances the richness of the dark chocolate Burnt Basque Cheesecake creation with its gentle yet contrasting flavor, complemented by the nutty sweetness of hazelnuts. 

White or dark chocolate, Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele has it covered this holiday season. After sampling both renditions, the Auro Chocolate x Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele collab present two more must-have options on your Christmas shopping list. 

Lavish yet refined, make this holiday season even more indulgent with the new Auro Dark Chocolate Orange & Hazelnut Burnt Basque Cheesecake and Auro Blanco Calamansi Tarta de Queso from Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele. Available only for a limited time, beat the holiday rush and place your orders online via https://form.jotform.com/CheesecakebyChele/OrderHere...

Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele is located at the Ground Floor of The Podium, 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/cheesecakebychele/ and https://www.instagram.com/cheesecakebychele/ for more information and updates. 

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