All articles tagged with #dessert
Nutrition experts share their go-to desserts, underscoring that occasional indulgence can fit into a healthy diet. They favor mindful portions and nutrient-rich options—think fruit-based treats, yogurt or dairy desserts, a small piece of dark chocolate, or other satisfying choices—used to cap a meal without undoing overall balance.
Whole Foods' Berry Chantilly Cake has sparked a cult-like following, with fans lining up for vanilla cake layered with Chantilly cream and fresh berries, even during outages. The cake, born 13 years ago in New Orleans, is the chain's top-selling dessert and has inspired variations; after customer feedback, the company reintroduced single slices, and 1% of August Berry Chantilly Cake sales will fund the Next Generation Farmer Fund.
A New York Times Monthly Bake feature highlights Penny’s silky chocolate mousse from the East Village counter, adapted into a full home-recipe version so readers can enjoy the dessert anywhere, with the recipe shared in the newsletter.
Costco has added a Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Cake to its bakery lineup—a layered cake with mousse, cookie dough pieces, and mini chocolate chips, weighing over 2.5 pounds and priced at $18.99. Availability is limited to select U.S. regions (TX, WI, MO, MA, NY) with reports of it not being available in Canada; fans on social media are buzzing and comparing it to other bar cakes while some fear it won't hit all stores.
Costco has introduced a new nearly four-pound brownie walnut pie in their bakery, described as rich and indulgent, priced at $21.99, and already generating excitement among fans for its size and flavor.
The article explains why people often have room for dessert after a meal, highlighting physiological factors like stomach flexibility and brain reward pathways, as well as psychological and cultural influences that make sweet foods particularly tempting and enjoyable, even when physically full.
Taco Bell has launched a Baja Blast-flavored pie inspired by Mountain Dew's signature flavor, featuring a tropical lime taste and a graham cracker crust, which has received enthusiastic reactions from fans and reviewers alike, despite its limited availability.
Selena Gomez shared her wedding plans on TikTok, revealing she doesn't want a traditional cake but prefers her Nana's biscuits and gravy as a dessert, and plans to have a small cake or dessert to freeze as a keepsake with Benny Blanco.
A highly-rated 7Up Bundt cake, praised for its citrus flavor and moist texture, has become a popular summer dessert, with reviewers making it multiple times in a week. The cake combines butter, sugar, eggs, lemon extract, and lemon-lime soda, and is baked in a Bundt pan for over an hour, resulting in a dense, buttery treat that can be glazed or enjoyed plain.
A dietitian suggests that enjoying treats like dessert in moderation can aid weight loss by preventing deprivation and reducing cravings, emphasizing a flexible diet approach for long-term success.
McDonald's is launching a limited-time S'mores McFlurry nationwide, made with vanilla soft serve, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows, available in regular and mini sizes starting June 10.
Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares three feel-good chocolate recipes that are surprisingly nutritious, including a super seed chocolate bark, chocolate strawberry clusters, and a healthy chocolate milkshake, all promising a delightful blend of flavors and health benefits.
The Chicago White Sox will introduce a 16-ounce "Campfire Milkshake" at Guaranteed Rate Field this season, featuring graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows, while other MLB teams will also debut unique food items such as the New York Mets' "Rainbow Cookie Egg Roll" and the Seattle Mariners' "Double MitchWich." These innovative ballpark creations aim to offer fans a more diverse and adventurous culinary experience during the upcoming baseball season.
Several Chicago bakeries are offering sweet and savory pies to celebrate Pi Day on March 14, with specials including $3.14 pie slices, mini pies, and discounts on whole pies. Participating bakeries such as Bang Bang! Pie & Biscuits, Chiya Chai, First Slice Pie Cafe, Hoosier Mama Pie Company, and Pie, Pie My Darling are featuring a variety of flavors from classic to unconventional, and some are even taking preorders to ensure customers can secure their desired pies.
The beloved Choco Taco, discontinued in 2022 by Klondike, is making a comeback through a collaboration between Salt & Straw and Taco Bell, featuring an elevated version with cinnamon ancho ice cream, hardened chocolate, toasted brown rice, and custom dipping sauces. Salt & Straw will offer the dessert tacos at their stores and nationwide on their website, while Taco Bell's plans for selling them have not been announced yet.