The journal — End of the meal
What dessert after red meat?
After a rib-eye, the palate is loaded with fat and savour. Dessert should cut through and refresh, not add weight.
The essentials in thirty seconds
After red meat, pick a dessert that contrasts: acidity, fruit, freshness, a light texture. Fruit desserts, a light cheesecake or a small tiramisu beat a very rich chocolate dessert. Strawberry künefe adds crunch and fruit. Not hungry? Share one, or finish with a coffee.
I — The principle
Contrast
and freshness
Aged beef leaves fat and savour on the palate.
A good dessert is a counterpoint: acidity, freshness, lightness.
Look for fruit, a light texture and a sensible portion.
II — What to avoid
Desserts that weigh you down
Nothing is forbidden, but some desserts clash with rich meat.
- Very dense chocolate, butter and cream desserts.
- Large portions of pastry or brioche.
- Overly sweet desserts with no acidity.
Craving something indulgent? Share it.
III — Our picks
Desserts that work after steak
The safest desserts after red meat all lighten the meal.
Berries, citrus and sorbets refresh the palate. Three bistro classics do the job here.
Cheesecake
A light lactic tang that cuts through the fat.
Tiramisu
Airy cream and coffee, a bridge to the espresso.
Profiteroles
Light choux and cold ice cream, best shared.
IV — The match
Fruit or chocolate?
It depends on what you just ate.
V — The oriental touch
Strawberry
künefe
« Crunch awakens, strawberry refreshes, warmth draws out the evening. »
Golden, crisp angel-hair pastry, a molten heart and fresh strawberries.
Crunch and fruit refresh the palate after meat.
It sums up the French-oriental spirit of the house.
Learn more about our French cuisine and oriental flavours.
VI — Together
Which dessert
to share?
Sharing solves the end-of-meal dilemma.
The sharing cookie, profiteroles and künefe are made for it.
Celebrating? Mention it when booking.
VII — The moment
Coffee, digestif
or dessert?
Coffee cuts the fat, herbal tea soothes, a digestif stays small.
Service runs until 1 a.m.: dessert can come later.
Enjoy late evenings? A restaurant open late in Plan de Campagne
VIII — By the glass
Pairing the
end of the meal
The wine should be at least as sweet as the dessert.
Our sommelier can suggest a sweet wine from a 200+ reference cellar, or a fresh citrus mocktail.
Discover our sommelier's advice. For the meat pairing, read which wine with a rib-eye.
IX — With us
Finishing your meal
at L'Entrecôte de Dubaï
Homemade profiteroles, tiramisu, cheesecake, sharing cookie and strawberry künefe.
Ask us which dessert suits the cut you chose.
See all our homemade desserts.
For a table, book online or call 04 42 09 32 98.
FAQ
Dessert, in practice
Why a light dessert after red meat?
It cuts the fat and refreshes the palate.
Which desserts to avoid after steak?
Very dense chocolate, butter and cream desserts.
Fruit or chocolate after a rib-eye?
Fruit, whose acidity cuts the marbling.
Is there an oriental dessert that fits?
Yes, strawberry künefe.
Coffee or digestif?
Coffee cuts the fat; a digestif stays small.
Which dessert to share?
The sharing cookie, profiteroles or künefe.
Further reading
Discover all our sweet treats on the page desserts maison restaurant Plan de Campagne.
Book your table
Aged beef, homemade desserts and strawberry künefe in Plan de Campagne, until 1 a.m.