Beijing Foodporn Part 2: All I Want for Lunch is Dessert

If you’ve already fallen off that New Year’s resolution wagon – why not go all out and sample Beijing’s best sweets. We won't judge you if you choose your lunch venue based solely on their dessert menu, we do it all the time.

RELATED: Beijing Foodporn Part 1

Mosto: Warm Chocolate Souffle (RMB 68, pictured above) 
Warm chocolate soufflé consisting of a dark chocolate shell but a gooey white chocolate interior with vanilla ice cream and a passion fruit coulis. 

Xiaodiao Litang: "Cheese Fish" (RMB 19)
Although looking exactly how we would imagine one to look like, we're not exactly sure whether this really is a "cheese" fish. Nevertheless, this creamy jelly-like dessert, molded like a fish, satisfies our cravings every time.
 

Fiume: Panna Cotta (RMB 46, add to a business lunch for RMB 25 or comes as part of brunch for two for RMB 282) 
This fresh panna cotta comes topped off with handmade raspberry and balsamic vinegar sauce is the perfect finish to any meal.
 

Sweet Tart: Red Velvet Cake (RMB 199 for 6 inches, RMB 380 for 9 inches) 
This rendition of the classic red velvet cake does the American South justice with a moist, velvety texture and with traditional ermine frosting.
 

Brasserie FLO: Crepes Suzette flames au Grand Marnier (RMB 88) 
French pancakes in a succulent orange and Isigny butter sauce flamed with Grand Marnier liqueur, and served with vanilla ice cream. There's no better way to keep warm in winter.
 

Capital M: Pavlova (RMB 98) 
Winner of Outstanding Dessert in the Beijinger 2015 Restaurant Awards, Capital M has served their signature pavlova for over 20 years. Sitting atop the perfect light-but-filling meringue – crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside – is a mound of cream and fresh fruit. We can see why this one has been a staple for so long.

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Photos: Robynne Tindall, Fiume, Capital M, Sweet Tart, Mosto