vanilla bean paste

From above, a golden sesame-speckled donut half sits open-faced on a matte white plate, lavishly swirled with creamy white panna cotta ‘schmear,’ topped with silky ribbons of ruby strawberry ‘lox,’ tiny green grape ‘capers,’ translucent blush apple ‘onion,’ and delicate mint fronds. A few sesame seeds and glossy syrup dots complete the hyper-realistic New York deli look.

April Fools' Faux Bagel with Lox Dessert

Dessert - American Fusion - April 01, 2026