Edible art

Baton Rouge’s restaurants offer more than just delicious food: They make beautiful food, too! Oftentimes the most colorful and creative part of the meal is the dessert, and Red Stick chefs don’t disappoint on that front. Below are some of the prettiest plated dainties in the Capital City. Crčme Brűlée at Louisiana Lagniappe: Creamy and sweet with just the right amount of sugary crunch on top, this crčme brűlée looks as good as it tastes. ($6.50) Strawberry Mochi at Rock-n-Sake: Surrounded by a thin layer of soft rice paste, the inside is a burst of strawberry sweetness that’s sliced into layers as pink as cherry blossom petals. ($6) Atchafalaya Mud Cake at Boutin’s: Boutin’s take on Mississippi Mud Pie adds layers of fluffy chocolate cake and caramel, making a dessert to satisfy any chocolate connoisseur. ($5.95) Pot de crčme at Beausoleil: A perfect portion of chocolate mousse, presented in an adorable little silver cream pot and topped with a dollop of whipped cream and espresso shavings. ($5) Tres Leches cake at Coyote Blues: A kitschy presentation in a sugared martini glass and crowned with tons of fresh fruit makes this milk-soaked pound cake a delight to the eyes and the taste buds. ($7.49) Pista kulfi at Bay Leaf: Homemade pistachio ice cream is divided into four perfect green squares, ideal for sharing around the table, and sprinkled with nuts and whipped cream. ($4.75) Click here for a photo gallery of these delectable desserts.