A frü-ty little number (Frü Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake)

Member Name: ian22

Product:	Frü Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake
Date:	06/08/06 (117 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Lemony flavour, nice texture

Disadvantages: Very expensive

I spotted Frü Fruity Puds for the first time in Tesco the other day. They had boxes on a special offer at 2 for £4. Fancying something tasty and summery, I decided to take advantage of the offer and give the puds a try.

WHAT ARE THEY?

Frü Fruity Puds are cheesecakes, made with delicious sicilian lemons. If you like lemons, you will like definitely like these. In a box, you get two individual cheesecake puddings, each served in its own glass ramekin and plastic lid for added freshness.

PACKAGING

Visually, the packaging is very appealing. As the picture shows, half of the box is taken up with an enticing image showing one of the cheesecakes and lots of lovely lemons in the background. The other half is equally striking but in a different way. The 'Frü' name appears in bold black script and is set against a pure white background, which really makes it stand out. In case you haven't guessed, Frü Fruity Puds are made by the same people who make the delicious Gü chocolate puddings. There is a definite poshness about the packaging, but not in an off-putting kind of way.

On the back of the box, you'll find a nice tongue-in-cheek description of the puds. They are described as 'easy peasy lemon cheesy' and 'zingy little beauties' which taste 'multo frü-tissimo' - 'very fruity' to you and me! The people who make Frü puds seem to like this play on words, and you'll find other examples of words where a 'u' has been replaced by a German umlauted 'ü'. Could it be that the 'ü' is meant to resemble a smiling face or is it done just to make the 'u' look posher? Whatever the reason, it is strangely eye-catching but it is a good way of advertising the brand.

ONTO THE PUD...

On removing the cheesecake from the box, you will notice that it is constructed by a series of different layers. As you would expect, the bottom layer is a crumbly biscuit base. Then comes a nice layer of lemon curd and a generous portion of creamy cheesecake, which is finished off with a sprinkling of crushed biscuit pieces over the top. Sitting in the glass ramekin, the cheesecake looks very impressive and almost too good to touch... But then it's not there to be admired - it's there to be eaten, so let's get on with it!

THE EATING EXPERIENCE

Delving my spoon into the cheesecake reveals a firm, creamy-looking cheesecake, with a pleasantly moist texture. It doesn't smell very lemony but has an unmistakable lemon flavour, with a lovely citrusy tang which comes through in the aftertaste. The cheesecake is not as bitter as I expected it to be, but this is probably because the creamy cream cheese quells the tangy lemon flavour.

Next comes the lemon curd layer. I don't normally like lemon curd, but this one is very tasty and has just the right level of sweetness. Overall, it complements the layer of cheesecake very well indeed and, in my opinion, there is just the right amount. Too much would have overpowered the creaminess of the cheesecake, spoiling the whole taste experience.

Finally, there is the biscuit base. For me, this is probably the most disappointing part of the pudding. Although it has a nice, buttery flavour, it is not as crunchy as I would have liked it and, if anything, is too moist.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Per 100g/ pot:

Energy 353 kcal (calories)
Protein 3.9g
Carbohydrate 26.9g
Fat 25.5g
Fibre 0.6g
Sodium 0.1g

* May contain traces of nuts;
* Contains gluten, milk, eggs, wheat and soya;
* Suitable for vegetarians.

OTHER INFORMATION

The puddings should be kept refrigerated and served chilled. They are not suitable for home freezing.

Because they are made from glass, it is important to handle the ramekins with extreme care. Remember...you can re-use the ramekins if you want.

WHAT I THINK...

Overall, I enjoyed eating these lemon cheesecake puddings and recommend them as a summery treat. However, I cannot help but think that they are somewhat overpriced, costing £2.79 per box. As I said at the outset, I bought two boxes (containing 4 puds) for £4 and even this was a little pricy. But £2.79 for just one box. You must be joking! I would not normally be prepared to pay this - although I expect that the cost of ramekins is the main reason for the high overall price.

Despite this criticism, I have decided to give the cheesecakes a rating of 4 stars out of 5.


www.frupuds.com
Tel.: 0800 695 1660

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