They look like real fruit, but in reality they are a sweet dessert that has been doing the rounds on social media for some time. People travel to Paris especially to try the original Cédic Grolet fruits or go in search of the perfect dupes. In Munich, we have so far had to do without it or make our way to Finning to Pâtisserie Süßwahn, where the viral dessert has been available for 10 years. But recently, the dessert has finally been available in the Isar metropolis.
The origin of fruit cakes
The Cédric Grolet fruit cakes have been around since 2012 and originated in Paris. Pastry chef Cédric Grolet created the delicacy during his time at the Hotel Le Meurice. They consist of a cream with a core of fruit puree, covered in crunchy white chocolate, which is sprayed and painted to look like real fruit. Since 2018, Cédric Grolet has had his own patisserie in the Meurice, where he sells the fruit.
German confectioners were inspired by the creation from France and soon created their own versions of the Cédric Grolet fruit. The dessert arrived in Germany years ago, but it was TikTok and co. that gave it its hype. Influencers and content creators travel to Paris or across Germany to try the fruity desserts and share their taste tests on social media.
The Cédric Grolet fruits in Munich
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Although there are numerous great cafés, patisseries and pâtisseries in Munich, the trend has only recently arrived in our city. If you would like to try one of the Cédric Grolet fruits, you can do so at Wakil’s Café in the Olympia shopping center. In addition to the viral dessert, you can sample all kinds of other treats here, such as cakes, crêpes and bubbles waffles. So it’s worth a visit even if you’re not interested in a dupe of the Cédric Grolet fruit.
If, on the other hand, you really want to try the fruit cakes, you can look forward to a wide selection. They come in all kinds of variations, e.g. mango, raspberry, pistachio or even acorn! Each of the desserts contains pieces of fruit, making them taste particularly fresh. Sometimes there are special editions, such as the One Piece edition, where the creations look like the devil’s fruit from the anime. We can’t wait to see what else Walki’s Café comes up with in the future.
📍 Location: Walki’s Café, OEZ, Hanauer Str. 68, 80993 Munich
🕐 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 09:30 to 20:00
💶 Price information: €11.90 for one of the Cédric Grolet fruits