5 Must-Try Desserts in NYC This Holiday Season
- Justine Golata
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min read
If you don't have a sweet tooth, there's nothing like the pressure of the holidays to give you one! Whether you're escaping the family drama, stress-eating, or just enjoy a bit of a sugar rush, you've come to the right place. Here are the top 5 best desserts to taste in NYC this holiday season, from yours truly, a sugar addict.
1. Chimney Cake, The Stackery, Midtown
This decadent treat is one you cannot miss! Offering the option of sweet or savory—in this case most definitely sweet—this unique chimney cake originates from Eastern Europe. Bite into this soft pastry perfectly spun into a spiraled chimney shape meant to be filled with delicious toppings not limited to: Nutella, strawberries, marshmallows, caramel, hot fudge, ice cream, you name it!
Where: 42 W 42nd St, New York
2. Chocolate Babka, Breads Bakery, Union Square
As the saying goes, second may really be the best. This babka is undeniably New York's best kept secret. With rich chocolate oozing out of every bite, the flaky crust is just chewy enough to finish the entire loaf alone. Best right out of the oven, make sure to get to this bakery early because these babies sell out quick!
Where: 8 E 16th St, New York
3. Cronut, Dominque Ansel Bakery, Soho
Unless you're not into pastries...or you live under a rock, you might have heard of the infamous Cronut, the child of a croissant and donut, actually first originated at this very bakery. Each month a new cronut flavor is released for a limited-time and no flavors ever repeat. Not only should this incentivize you to try each new flavor each month, but once you have your first bite there's no going back. Your taste buds will force your monthly return.
Where: 189 Spring St, New York
4. Coquito Ice Cream, Tipsy Scoop, Gramercy
For those needing something more than just sugar to cope, how about a little alcohol? This ice cream shop, famous for their boozy creations, is an alcoholic ice cream lover's dream! This year they released their holiday flavor: Coquito. Stop by or order your DIY kit online packed with Blue Chair Bay Rum, gummy cherrys, sprinkles, decorative straws, and more! You can use the promo code Get1Tipsy for 10% your online order today!
Where: 217 E 26th St, New York
5. Sweet Potato S'mores Cookie, Chip New York City, West Village
This cookie might be the newest addition to your Thanksgiving day spread! With a sweet potato and graham cracker base, stacked with toasted marshmallows and drizzled in a brown sugar sauce, you'll forget pumpkin pie ever existed. Be on the lookout for new flavors to come as the New Year approaches. You can expect a return of their incredible chocolate peppermint crinkle cut cookie.
Where: 298 Bleecker St, New York
Here's a map to help guide you on your sweet escape:
Featured Image: Facebook/ Dominique Ansel Bakery
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