Santi Rørholm

The Open Kitchen is a restaurant that opened in central Aarhus in 2021. The restaurant places a strong focus on the quality of its ingredients, with a special emphasis on meats and seafood. Fine dining chef Santi Rørholm, the creator of this dessert, has extensive experience with molecular gastronomy and gourmet cuisine at various levels. In addition to his current role at The Open Kitchen, he has worked with Katanga Hill Dining—a pop-up gourmet concept by No16—and later led Le Prés, the gourmet restaurant at Norsminde Kro. 

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Apple Mousse Dessert with Apple Sorbet

This elegant dessert is composed of a set apple mousse glazed in apple gelée. It’s served with Kastbergs Apple Sorbet, delicately placed on a base of homemade crumble.

The original idea was to resemble an apple that had fallen from the tree and landed on the ground. With a few adjustments and refinements, this version came to life.

Apple brings a fresh and sweet taste, often with a tangy twist, which balances the sweetness in desserts and adds a more complex flavor profile.

Ingredienser

Set apple mousse folded with apple cubes and flavored with Calvados, glazed in apple gelée
Crumble base made with malt, hazelnut, and baked white chocolate
Kastbergs Apple Sorbet