"Those are crème brûlée. They are best paired with a drizzle of raspberry coulis," Liliana said, pointing at the delicate desserts placed before them. The crème brûlée had a perfect golden-brown caramelized top that cracked with a satisfying sound at the touch of a spoon, revealing the creamy vanilla custard underneath. Liliana's eyes sparkled with excitement as she explained, her enthusiasm contagious.
"That looks good, Your Highness," Ingrid replied, a polite smile gracing her features. The truth was, crème brûlée was a familiar treat she often had at the Lily Palace. However, she didn't want to dampen Liliana's eagerness, so she went along with the flow.
The two were seated on ornate metal chairs around a round table adorned with a tempting array of desserts. The gazebo they occupied stood gracefully in the middle of the lake, surrounded by the gentle ripples of the water. Its white structure glowed in the warm afternoon rays.
