Remy Dessert Review

Aboard the fleet of Disney Cruise Line you will find a variety of dining experiences, one of the best is the dessert experience at Remy. Remy is an exclusive restaurant that is for adult’s only, and is an additional upcharge to the meals provided onboard. This restaurant offers you a luxurious experience where you can escape from children and indulge in delectable cuisine. The desert experience features six courses, and an optional desert wine pairing($28, but well worth the price), and a brief history lesson of the origins of each desert. Remy is run by award winning chefs Scott Hunnel, and Chef Arnaud Lallement, who is a three star Michelin chef and was recently voted in the top 10 chefs in all the world. Chefs Hunnel and Lallement serve only the best food for this signature dining and carry their experience from Victoria and Albert’s(Hunnel) at Disney’s Grand Floridian, and l’Assiette Champenoise in Reims, France(Lallement). This classy desert experience is sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth, and is a unique experience for all lovers of dessert.

Desert Experience

Créme Brulée

Chef Lallement begins this culinary experience with a familiar favorite. Créme Brulée can be found at so many restaurants throughout the country, so what makes this one special? For starters, this wasn’t served in a small circular dish, it was served on a plate, so the construction of the dish had to be stronger. Rather than held intact by porcelain it was constructed within the confines of a delicious almond crust. This crust had a wafer like texture, and was a mouthwatering compliment to the smooth vanilla flavors of the dish. The sugar on the top was flamed to perfection, with a nice caramel taste. Underneath the crystallized sugar was the custard which was rich and creamy. The textures were pleasant, as there was a great blend of crunch from the sugar and the crust, and smooth texture from the custard. Overall the flavors of almond, caramel, and vanilla fused together perfectly in this dish, and was a great start to the experience. The optional wine pairing for this dish was a glass of Riesling Spätlese Selbach from Germany. This sweet wine had notes of apple, pear, and peach, and was a great compliment to the dish.

Macaron Framboise

Macarons are synonymous with the French, and raspberry is arguably the best flavor of macaron that exists. Despite it’s connection to the French, our Italian based service team informed us that the delectable treat actually originated from Italy. A bit different than a macaron you might find at any French bakery, this one had edible gold leaf and was garnished with a serving of cold pressed raspberry juice. The shell of the pastry was what you would expect from a macaron, somewhat of a soft wafer like texture. The second the shell hits your tongue the sugar melts away, and the flavor is revealed. The raspberry filling inside was like a small taste of heaven, that was perfectly complimented by the cold pressed raspberry juice. I was intrigued by the edible gold leaf, as it was an ingredient far fancier than I am accustomed to consuming. Nevertheless it was a welcome addition to this sweet yet tart pastry.

Religieuse Caramel

The Remy dessert experience began with the well known favorites of créme brulée, and macarons; but now shifted into uncharted waters with deserts I was unfamiliar with. I wouldn’t consider myself a connoisseur of sugary delicacies, but I have had many and these were unlike most I have ever tried. Two layers of pastries topped off by a candied almond, this was a welcomed addition to my pallet. The pastries had a caramel and butterscotch like flavor, and were nice and puffy. Inside the puff pastry was a smooth filling that was far better than anything I would eat in an American bakery. The service team discussed the origins of this desert, and explained to us that the translation literally means “nun”, the original version of this pastry resembled a nun in her black and white habit, which is how the pastry received its name. An eclair is the closest comparison to this pastry, though comparing the two is like comparing sliced bread to a fresh baguette, they are similar but nowhere near the same quality. This pastry was far superior, and was perfectly complimented by the equally delicious wine pairing. Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine was paired with this dessert, and it was by far the best wine of the three. Fruity notes of apricot, peach, and mango are paired with the honey and brown sugar in this wine. A smooth and refreshing wine was a terrific pairing for this treat.

Mille-Feuille Vanille

Halfway through this dessert experience, I was starting to worry if my stomach would have room for three more desserts, but I kept pushing forward! A sweet icing was on top of this pastry with a fresh vanilla flavor. Underneath the icing were flaky layers of almond, creamy vanilla, and a dash of chocolate. This dessert was very pretty to look at, and had a great blend of flavors.

Chocolat Croquant

“Only two more to go” was the thought that raced through my head as the service team brought out the next dessert. When the chocolate croquant was delivered to the table I was worried by the size of this dessert, but fortunately it was a lot lighter than expected. Despite it’s light weight, this treat was full of rich dark chocolate flavor. This flaky desert was perfect to spread around in the chocolate sauce, and was delicious. I am a big chocolate fan, and this hit the spot perfectly. I was worried that a rich chocolate dish at this point in the experience would be too much, but it was not overbearing. Between the layers of the chocolate was a light silky cream that enhanced the dish even more. Paired with this dish was a glass of Quinta do Naval Tawny Port, which had a nice flavor that had notes of nuts, dry fruit, and had a strong finish. This wine was aged 10 years, and also had an oaky aftertaste. The Remy dessert experience was almost finished, surely I could finish it all!

Citron

As we finished the croquant, we were worried that we wouldn’t be able to finish one more desert. The service team prefaced this desert by telling us the chefs hate this desert the most, because it takes three whole days to make. Chefs enjoy the flavor, but loath the intensive labor of this dish, we were told. They brought out the dish and it looked and smelled just like a lemon, and I was very confused. They start the process with a lemon, and eventually after three days it is transformed into a pastry with a hollow shell full of cream, and a bit of jam like filling. The outer shell of this dessert was very lemony(as expected), and was satisfying to break through and watch the cream spill out. The cream was so rich and flavorful, and the jam like filling was the cherry on top. I struggled to finish the last dessert, but it was too good to resist. After flavors like chocolate, vanilla, caramel, it was time for another fruity dessert and this delivered strongly. A fourth glass was poured(even though the pairing only was said to include three), and it was a glass of champagne. This was definitely a celebration of the hard work of the chefs and the service team of Italian waiters.

Atmosphere

Remy is an exclusive dining location for a reason, and dressing up enhances the atmosphere of the restaurant. I wore a sweater vest, a button down shirt, and a tie. My fiancé wore a nice dress with a simple cardigan on top. The dress code is not too strict for the desert experience, and you won’t find many suits, so if you don’t want to go all out and you still want to experience Remy, this is the experience for you. Remy is located on the 12th deck of the ship, and features thrilling views of the ocean. The servers were very well trained on the cuisine, and helped enhance the atmosphere even further.

Final Thoughts

There were so many great deserts on this list, and I would have to say that my favorite was the macaron framboise, and the citron was a close second. For this many high quality deserts, and a top notch service team, I think that the price tag was worth the experience. My party enjoyed each dish, but a few of us struggled to finish the fifth and sixth deserts. I was initially worried that there would only be small desserts, but each course was good sized. If you want to get the most out of this experience, I would also recommend the optional wine pairing. I am not a big fan of most alcoholic beverages, but these wines were worth the try. Of all my experiences on the Disney Dream, the Remy dessert experience was probably my favorite thing on the boat.