Mumbai, Mar 13: Mumbai’s premium eggless patisserie Vanilla Beans has introduced a dessert that is quietly but quickly becoming one of the brand’s most talked-about creations, the Black Forest Cheesecake, a rich reinterpretation of the classic Black Forest cake, built through layers of texture, depth, and contrast.
At a time when dessert lovers are seeking bolder flavour combinations and more indulgent textures, Vanilla Beans’ newest creation brings together the nostalgic familiarity of Black Forest with the creamy decadence of cheesecake, resulting in a dessert that feels both comforting and entirely new.
“People keep telling us they ordered it expecting something familiar and got something that completely surprised them. That’s exactly what we were going for — the comfort of Black Forest, but an experience they hadn’t had before.” Deepa Desai, Co-Founder & Head Baker, Vanilla Beans
The base begins with a jet-black Oreo crust, deep, bittersweet and satisfyingly crunchy, forming the foundation for a velvety Belgian dark chocolate cheesecake baked to a dense, silky finish. Running through the centre, and along the rim, is a house-made dark cherry compote, its tart-sweet intensity cutting through the richness of the chocolate and bringing the unmistakable spirit of a classic Black Forest into every bite.
The cheesecake is finished with a light mascarpone cream topping, crowned with delicate Belgian dark chocolate shavings, adding both visual drama and a final touch of elegance.
Each forkful moves through layers of flavour and texture, the crunch of the Oreo crust, the smooth richness of dark chocolate cheesecake, the jammy burst of cherries, and finally the airy mascarpone cream that lifts the dessert into a lighter finish.
While the brand is known across Mumbai for cult favourites like its seasonal strawberry cakes and signature chocolate creations, the Black Forest Cheesecake is quickly emerging as a rising favourite among customers, with many discovering it as an unexpected new standout from the patisserie.
“Every element in this cheesecake exists for a reason. The Oreo crust isn’t just a base — it’s a bittersweet contrast. The Belgian dark chocolate cheesecake isn’t just the heart of it — it’s the depth that everything else is built around. The cherry compote isn’t just flavour — it’s relief from the richness. The mascarpone isn’t just garnish — it’s the exhale at the end. When every layer has a purpose, what you get isn’t just something delicious. You get something memorable.” Rohit Desai, Co-Founder, Vanilla Beans
Founded in 2013 by mother-son duo Deepa and Rohit Desai, Vanilla Beans has grown from a home kitchen into one of Mumbai’s most loved gourmet dessert brands, known for its 100% eggless cakes crafted fresh to order using premium global ingredients.
With its bold chocolate depth, balanced cherry brightness, and layered textures, the Black Forest Cheesecake represents the brand’s signature philosophy, desserts designed not just for taste, but for a complete sensory experience.
