A Sweet Spin on the World Cup
In the heart of Miami’s vibrant culinary scene, Sarah Ifrah Ohana, the creative force behind the beloved café Maman, has turned the excitement of the FIFA World Cup into an edible celebration. The concept blends the global passion for soccer with the intimacy of pastry, offering fans a novel way to experience the tournament.
Each pastry is meticulously shaped like a soccer ball and adorned with the colors of a participating nation, while the interior reveals a filling that reflects the country’s culinary signature. The pastry for France, set to face Morocco, features a bright strawberry lemon puree, and the one for Argentina, slated against Switzerland, hides a fragrant guava puree.
Flavor Profiles Across the Pitch
The menu also honors teams that have already exited the competition, turning their elimination into a sweet footnote. The United States pastry arrives with a rich chocolate buttercream, Brazil’s version showcases an açaí puree, Mexico’s offers a tropical mango puree, and Uruguay’s is filled with a velvety dulce de leche.
Beyond novelty, the collection serves as a reminder of how sport can inspire gastronomy, inviting diners to savor the world’s most watched event one bite at a time. Maman’s pastry series will run for the duration of the competition, giving fans a chance to taste the tournament in a uniquely sweet form.